The Joy of Stress: How to Make Stress Work for You [Paperback]

Peter G. Hanson MD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1987

The paperback version of the bestselling guide to stress management.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Beguiled by the introduction to this self-help manual, readers will know straightaway why the book has been a bestseller in the author's home country, Canada. Hanson, a doctor with many years of experience, has rare perceptions of the human psyche as well as the body, and a merry sense of humor. Discussing ills blamed on stress, he describes ways in which stressful situations can be turned to advantage. He covers the benefits of eating wisely, exercising sanely, staying busy (particularly when older and retired), etc. This doctor's orders emphasize that being selfish in caring for ourselves is good for us and for those who want us to live long and well. Also vitally necessary to health, he reminds us, is the ability to laugh, especially at ourselves. 100,000 first printing; 50,000 ad/promo.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (March 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0836224124
• ISBN-13: 978-0836224122
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,193,550 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Books on Stress That I've Read, October 17, 2005

By 

Brian E. Walsh "Brian E Walsh PhD" (Victoria, BC, Canada) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: The Joy of Stress: How to Make Stress Work for You (Paperback)

I am a hypnotherapist. A few years ago, I wanted to hold stress management workshops. To support this endeavor, I wanted solid knowledge in all aspects of stress. I purchased pre-packaged courses and researched over 20 books. I found that Dr. Hanson's, "The Joy of Stress" was probably the most insightful and informative of the bunch. His use of graphics was inspired.
Brian E. Walsh, PhD, author, Unleashing Your Brilliance

5.0 out of 5 stars ***** What a Useful Book. How abiout an Update? *****, February 26, 2002

By 

Junglies (Morrisville, NC United States) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: The Joy of Stress (Hardcover)

I came across this book accidentally but afetr reading about twenty pages, I ordered my own from Amazon.

All you ever wanted to know about stress and more besides.

Dr. Hanson goes into the story of stress and it's effects in a very thorough way. The book is written in plain English so that the general reader is left with a good comprehensive understanding of the topic without feeling overwhelmed with medical jargon and complex terminology.

This is a very human book in the sense that the author puts the reader right at the heart of his case. he relates decsions which can affect our stress levels to us.He writes in a factual way without appearing judgemental or condescending. In my view this is one of the great strengths of the volume. Dr. Hanson does not adopt a health fascist tone like so many do or sound self-righteous.

The clarity of the discourse is another clear advantage to this text. With a lively and positive style it sets out very clearly what can be done to combat stress. Despite being published in 1986 the message it brings is still vital but topical. Perhaps it could be updated for the new century but until then I highly recommend this book as a handbook to use to make all of our lives better

5.0 out of 5 stars The Joy of Stress, April 10, 2001

By 

"[e-mail]" (Placerville, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Joy of Stress (Audio CD)

Excellent book on stress written by a medical doctor. Lots of sound theory explaining the benifits of stress up to a point beyond with performance declines. Many practical suggestions for managing stress.