Customer Review: The social sciences have investigated positive attributes, and research on gratitude is emphasized in Emmons' book. He clearly states his purpose: "This book showcases the new science of gratitude. Woven into the narrative is a discussion of how the great religious leaders, philosophers,... more info
Customer Review: In his latest book, "Thanks!: How the New Science of Gratitude can Make you Happier," Dr. Robert Emmons shares his expertise about the personal and interpersonal benefits of gratitude. While gratitude has a long history among philosophers and theologians, it was not until the turn of the 21st... more info
Customer Review: I stumbled across this beautiful, powerful book a while back while doing a paper for a counseling class. Reading this little book not only changed the topic of my paper to the power of gratitude, it has helped me in changing my own attitudes (the only things I really can change about myself) to... more info
Customer Review: This book is the definitive text on re-learning communication. I have used it for myself and taught programs using this as the primary guide. These tools are very effective and the book is an excellent resource.
Customer Review: This I believe the first comprehensive scholarly volume devoted to a fundamental human quality-Gratitude. The editors Emmons and McCullough bring together scholars not only from Religion, but from a wide diversity of fields.
The contents of the volume are as follows: Preface , Robert C.... more info
Customer Review: Although somewhat dated to those in the field, Your Perfect Right is great, user-friendly beginners info on how to claim your rights as an effective, assertive individual. I have recommended it to clients many times. I would follow it up with "Where To Draw The Line" by Anne Katherine and/or any of... more info