A New Guide to Rational Living
by Albert Ellis, Robert A. Harper
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Book Reviews of A New Guide to Rational Living
Book Review: Absolute game changer!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
As I read through a few of the reviews one comment seemed to stand out amongst the rest. Someone said, "The book doesnt tell you how to..." Of course we all have a right to our own, but this magnificant book starts out from its opening pages on "how to." I realize some people need to be taken by the hand in order to take their first steps towards the liberation of the mind, but make no mistake this may very well be one of the most valuable steps you ever take when purchasing this book.I havent read a horde of self-help books, so I'll simply state that this has to be one of the best book I've ever read on any subject outside of maybe the "Godfather" LOL! Seriously, this book absolutely change my perspective on life. I could write for days on the importance of this book and the potential impact it will have on your life. I ABSOLUTELY encourage anyone who is struggling to purchase this masterpiece. You owe it to yourself!Book Review: Worth reading but not as helpful as Feeling Good by David Burns
Summary: 4 Stars
I read the third edition of "A Guide to Rational Living" about a year after reading "Feeling Good" by David Burns. Both books are helpful and advocate similar methods of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). However, I preferred Dr. Burns' book because it gives many more specific mental exercises to work on in dealing with different mental problems. Dr. Ellis does apply CBT methods to a broader range of issues and his book is certainly less work to finish, but I don't think it's as effective without all the worksheets and charts to do that are in "Feeling Good". I picked up a "Guide to Rational Living" mostly because it was the first popular book written about CBT and I was curious to read Dr. Ellis' take on it. It's still worth reading but I think it does show it's age a little especially when it tries to refute Freud's theories which I thought had already been largely disproved by modern psychology.Book Review: Buy It!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are uncertain about buying this book, just take a look at how many people have given this book 5 stars. I have read self-help books before and found most of them to be full of it. Dr. Ellis really has something here. This is a book that can really help you. It has really helped me. I know it may be hard to believe that a book can improve your life but the ideas in this book did just that. If you're not familiar with REBT,you will be after reading this book. It is a simple technique that you can apply to anything that is bothering you about yourself or your life. It's helps you to work on your thoughts. And no, it's not easy, it takes work, but it is possible. I have bought this book several times always to give it away to someone else. Also if you are not into sappy sob stories than this is a good book.Book Review: a masterpiece
Summary: 5 Stars
I came across this book a few years ago. It is without a doubt the best self help book ever written. It shows in clear language how people get sick believing the stupidest things about themselves and the world. I wish I had read this book when I was 18, it would have saved me a lot of trouble. By being skeptical about things and using the information and excercises this book provides, one can prepare himself to deal with a world that is mostly insane. As Dr. Ellis himself writes in the book, one can hardly think of a world more irrational than this one. But he does a good job of preparing his readers to deal with the world. The information in this book is worth many times more than the largest of fortunes. I mean this literally. This book saved me more trouble than I can count. Get this book.Book Review: This book was written by Albert Ellis, not Melvin Powers
Summary: 5 Stars
Powers did the forward but Amazon has him listed as the author. Please someone make the correction to this, since Ellis' groundbreaking work must be attributed to him and his co-author, Harper.
I read this book about twenty years ago and I know it is time to get it out and read it again, since I continually engage in what Ellis calls being a "fallible human being".
In this world mired with problem-solving advise, the Guide to Rational Living still stands out as the epitome in self help. Want to get rid of "victim mentality"? Are you ready to stand up and take responsibility for yourself and give up self pity? If you are ready...read this book!