Esser has been practicing psychiatry for over 40 years, specializing primarily in narcotics abuse and its treatment. This guide to overcoming addictions, depression and negativity focuses on
the most destructive feelings we experience (rage, panic, violence, hopelessness and self-destructiveness) and how we can overcome them by seeing the value of positive "spheres of living" such
as love, friendship, learning, work, idealism and leisure. Written for general audiences, this book also addresses the stress surrounding psychiatric care, and how prospective patients should
think beyond limiting concepts such as mental illness. Annotation 穢2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
