Somebody Should Have Told Us!: Simple Truths for Living Well

Jack Pransky has written an excellent book. It covers how to become aware of the thoughts that create distress and how to have personal power over those thoughts. Read it with an open mind and you'll easily find your way to well-being and a happier life. --Dr. Fred Gallo, Author of Energy Tapping for Trauma: Rapid Relief from Post-Traumatic Stress Using Energy Psychology

As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I recommend this book to all of my clients. Several readers have told me they think it should be required reading for everyone. Dr. Pransky has captured the essence of mental health and points the reader in the direction that uncovers their innate wisdom and well-being. It's not only easy to read and understand, it's also enjoyable reading. Anyone who reads this book can't help but be positively affected.

I found this book wise and real, unbound by the limitations of many self-help books. In it the author teaches an essential understanding, that when really grasped, makes psychological well-being accessible to all. Truly all. The understanding in this book changed my world -- from relationships to work to everyday living. Life is richer, simpler and easier now that I have woken up to what has always been true, but which I just had to see better. The writing is simple and direct, the stories engaging and moving, the wisdom is accessible and immediately helpful - more than helpful - profound.

Jack Pransky writes in a clear, direct and authentic voice about 3 simple principles that, once you see them, can change your life. They have changed mine and those of many clients I have worked with as a psychologist and coach. This book is a combination of straightforward explanation, Jack's personal experiences, and delightful stories of hope and health provided by his clients and colleagues. The stories, in particular are moving and inspiring. All fancy words aside, there are also many moments when this book is just plain funny. Which makes it a great mirror of life! Jack's metaphors and light-hearted sense-of-humor are a delight. Don't expect an exhausting "to do" of techniques; but do expect to come away with a much clearer understanding of how you create your entire experience of life. For mental health professionals: this book points to an understanding of how our psychological natures work that is powerful and transformative. It is a worthy study for any scientist-practitioner willing to invite fresh insight into a world beyond cognitive-behavioral, cognitive and mindfulness-based theories.

This book is great! If you are interested in living your life in a state of well being and peace, this is the book for you! The "simple truths" found in this book have the potential to change your life...forever!