Colin Brett – författare

From childhood, school life and adolescence, to work, love, marriage and social existence, this is a positive an empowering exploration of what makes us who we are - of those issues that are fundamental to the progress of all our lives. Like "Understanding Human Nature", it introduces all the main strands of Adler's thinking, but it deals with - and is written for - the normal person-in-the-street who wishes to improve his or her life and the lives of others. The author concentrates on three main areas of human activity - marriage, work and social relationships - stressing the unrealized potential in each of us for constructive change. His clear explanations - clarified by reference to examples from everyday life - and practical, down-to-earth advice, show how a fuller understanding of ourselves can help us overcome the limitations of our past and develop the courage and self-confidence to transform ourselves and the world we live in.

According to Alfred Adler, one of the founding fathers of modern psychoanalysis alongside Freud and Jung, an individual’s level of social interest is key to his or her success in solving the problems of life, from forming meaningful relationships to achieving promotion in the workplace. Withstanding the test of time, this practical psychology continues to inform our way of life, influencing such areas as education, psychotherapy and healthcare.

In this positive and empowering book, Adler demonstrates how we can overcome the limitations of our past, and develop the courage to transform ourselves and the world we live in.