Willpower Is Not Enough: Why We Don't Succeed at Change

This book helped me to realize how unbalanced my life is what I can do to have a healthy emotional life. My only issue with the book is its length. Although the message is important, I think the message could have been given in 20 pages. The only reason it's longer is because publishers don't publish 20 page books. I would recommend taking notes while reading and then reselling the book when you're done.

This book helped me uncover the ability to change after struggling with addiction for over a decade. Specifically, the "revolutionary" notion that underneath our negative behaviors are positive needs that, when allowed appropriate expression, can dramatically reduce our tendency toward the negative. Real-life examples are used througout the book to illustrate the concepts being discussed. The authors have a practical, straightforward style, and the concepts are simple. These elements combine into a book that is enjoyable, educational, and deeply powerful.