Gary Emery

The subject and substance of the book can be found in the title and subtitle--Own Your Own Life--because this is about obtaining independence in every possible way. And "How the New Cognitive Therapy Can Make You Feel Wonderful" because it's about the theory of psychology that at the root of emotional troubles are distorted thinking. Untwist the thinking, the rest follows. So you need to first accept reality, then you can make appropriate choices and take action. Sounds trite--and much of it is, or at least common sense that makes you go D'uh! But I think it is valuable for the self-test alone that asks you to evaluate the ways you're dependent. And there are enough nuggets in this book for me to honestly say I liked it.… (meer)