Forget TV. Forget desert islands and remote jungles. This book offers real help for real emotional issues, through the stories of four ordinary people, each going through a very painful life experience, each plagued by significant emotional despair. Fortunately, they all share one vitally important human quality: an inherent capacity to heal from deep emotional wounds. They are Survivors. This remarkable book presents nine proven strategies to help them through their plights. Survivors combines the best of storytelling, self-help, and professional guidance, bringing readers an unparalleled resource for overcoming emotional pain. Reviews "Highly recommended!" --Michael J. Mahoney, Ph.D., Author, Human Change Processes, Director, Society for Constructivism in Human Sciences "Preston's warm and unpretentious style and use of compelling, real examples result in an interesting and useful book... will either help people to help themselves, or learn that they might benefit from professional help."
--Cliff Straehley, M.D., Psychiatrist, Author, Expanding Your Ability to Love Yourself "Preston's book is designed to take the stigma and shame out of 'emotional problems'... he has a realistic approach that acknowledges limitations while recognizing strengths. At the heart of his work is a focus on the ability to develop compassion for one's self."
--NAPRA Review "...comprehensive approach...the reader will feel informed as well as encouraged…stands out in a crowded field."
--ForeWord Magazine "Survivors is a clearly written, practical, and compassionate guidebook to coping, healing, and personal growth. I recommend it highly."
-- Jack Canfield, Co-author of Chicken Soup for the Unsinkable Soul About the Author: John D. Preston, PsyD, ABPP, (1950-2020), was a licensed psychologist, and author or coauthor of twenty books. He was professor emeritus of psychology at Alliant International University, and served on the faculty of the UC Davis School of Medicine. Preston lectured widely in the United States and abroad. He was a recipient of the Mental Health Association's President's Award for contributions to the mental health professions, and was a fellow of the American Psychological Association. |