What Your Childhood Memories Say about You . . . and What You Can Do about It [Hardcover]

Kevin Leman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 16, 2007

What are your earliest childhood memories? Were you afraid of the dark? Can you remember a particularly embarrassing moment? Those memories—along with the words and emotions you use to describe them—hold the key to understanding the person you are today! Drawing on examples from his own life, the lives of celebrities, as well as case studies from his private practice, renowned psychologist Dr. Kevin Leman helps you apply these same techniques to uncover why you are the way you are. Remember, “The little boy or girl you once were, you still are!” So unlock that memory bank—pick a memory, any memory—and discover what makes you tick!

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About the Author

Dr. Kevin Leman, an internationally known psychologist, radio and television personality, and speaker, has taught and entertained audiences worldwide with his wit and commonsense psychology. The best-selling and award-winning author has made house calls for hundreds of radio and television programs, including The View with Barbara Walters, Today, Oprah, CBS's The Early Show, Live with Regis Philbin, CNN's American Morning, and LIFE Today with James Robison. Dr. Leman has served as a contributing family psychologist to Good Morning America. He is the founder and president of Couples of Promise, an organization designed and committed to helping couples remain happily married. Dr. Leman and his wife, Sande, live in Tucson. They have five children.

From AudioFile

Chris FabryÕs narration flows so naturally that one forgets the author isnÕt the reader in this production. Fabry seems to offer just the inflections that Leman intends. As the author blends humor into his discussion of childhoodÕs impact on adulthood, the listener can hear the smile on FabryÕs face. Leman believes that understanding oneÕs memories can help one improve oneÕs self-image, make the most of oneÕs strengths, and overcome oneÕs weaknesses. The key is which childhood days are remembered: evaluating the types of memories one returns to is revealing about personality and self-image. Woven into the mix is LemanÕs previous writing on birth order. FabryÕs melodious reading makes a thought-provoking topic engaging. J.J.B. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. (August 16, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1414311869
• ISBN-13: 978-1414311869
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #205,598 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Kevin Leman, an internationally known psychologist, radio and television personality, and speaker, has taught and entertained audiences worldwide with his wit and commonsense psychology. The best-selling and award-winning author has made house calls for hundreds of radio and television programs, including "The View" with Barbara Walters, "The Today Show," "Oprah," CBS's "The Early Show," "Live with Regis Philbin," CNN's "American Morning," and "LIFE Today" with James Robison, and he has served as a contributing family psychologist to "Good Morning America." He is the founder and president of Couples of Promise, an organization designed and committed to helping couples remain happily married. Dr. Leman is also a charter faculty member of iQuestions.com. He has written over 30 best-selling books about marriage and family issues, including "The Birth Order Book" and "Sheet Music: Uncovering the Secrets of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage." Dr. Leman and his wife, Sande, live in Tucson. They have five children.

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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What Your Childhood Memories Say About You, October 23, 2007

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Rebecca M. Jodway - See all my reviews
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This review is from: What Your Childhood Memories Say about You . . . and What You Can Do about It (Hardcover)

This is an excellent book to help you understand how your childhood memories effect your life today. Looking at the memories that stand out the most reveals aspects of your personality that help you understand why you do what you do, and also helps to look at if where you are is the best for you. Very well written book.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Informative & gratuitous at the same time, March 21, 2009

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F. Ozey (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: What Your Childhood Memories Say about You . . . and What You Can Do about It (Paperback)

Great insights in this book! I like the way the Kevin Leman wraps many psychology concepts around this idea of reflecting on your own childhood to understand yourself a little better.

Educational for those with a casual interest in psychology and for those who don't normally think about their own childhood.

The first time the author talks about his adventures as a class clown and crowd entertainer it felt like he was opening up and letting us get to know him as person.

After he goes on several times about his comedic endeavors as a child and as an adult you get a real sense of what it would be like to hang out with him and it gives the book a very relaxed, personal feel.

After about the 30th reference (I'm not even exagerating...) to himself and his entertainer/comedy antics you start to wonder if the book is about himself and less about the subject he's writing about.

Ultimately the constant self references becomes gratuitious and distracting from what is an otherwise very interesting read.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars interesting, June 1, 2009

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This review is from: What Your Childhood Memories Say about You . . . and What You Can Do about It (Paperback)

I thought the idea of why we behave based on childhood memories was really interesting but I don't think it will help you solve all your life problems. Unfortunately sometimes knowledge of why you have low self esteem or certain fears doesn't mean you won't continue to have them.