Review
A practical and useful, lucid book that helps to unlock many of the mysteries and vexing challenges of emotions and their effect on us and, perhaps most important of all, the wisdom of how to deal with them.
--Michael Krasny, Host, KQED-FM Forum program, San Francisco
Understandable, concise, and informative, this book is a great one for teens to have on reference to fully understand any and all emotions they might be feeling. It provides an anatomical overview of how emotions affect teens physiologically as well as delves into social situations that are prevalent in teen life.
--Lena Felton, High School Student
"A veteran and highly respected psychologist, Dr. Mary Lamia takes her readers on an important educational and illuminating understanding not only of their own emotions but those of others with whom they interact. A practical and useful, lucid book that helps to unlock many of the mysteries and vexing challenges of emotions and their effect on us and, perhaps most important of all, the wisdom of how best to deal with them." ---Michael Krasny, Host, KQED-FM "Forum" program, San Francisco, and Professor of English at San Francisco State University
"Emotions! Making Sense of Your Feelings, is an extensively researched book chock-full of interesting facts and studies. From the beginning, it is very clear and it lucidly defines the plethora of terms surrounding this complex topic. The author, Dr. Mary Lamia, does a great job of distinguishing the reality about emotions from the way that they are culturally perceived. This book also answers the question of why we experience these emotions from an evolutionary perspective. It was informative and gave me tools to think about these issues in my daily life." ---Henry Kinder, High School Student
"Emotions! Making Sense of Your Feelings explains the inner-workings of the array of emotions teens experience. Understandable, concise, and informative, this book is a great one for teens to have on reference to fully understand any and all emotions they might be feeling. It provides an anatomical overview of how emotions affect teens physiologically as well as delves into social situations that are prevalent in teen life. The book is an excellent guide for teenagers who seek to understand what they re feeling, why they re feeling it, and how to cope." ---Lena Felton, High School Student
...an extensively researched book chock-full of interesting facts and studies. From the beginning, it is very clear and it lucidly defines the plethora of terms surrounding this complex topic.
--Henry Kinder, High School Student
As a teenager in high school, I am exposed to a full range of emotions at any give time, and Lamia's book helps me make sense of those feelings...You can pick up Emotions! and read any chapter on its own and find it really beneficial.
--Alex Jekowsky, High School Student, Happiness Blogger, and Aspiring Psychologist
Written in lucid prose, readers will feel as if they are engaged in a conversation with Dr. Lamia. Readers of this book will learn to use their own emotions wisely.
--Mardi Horowitz, M.D., Distinguished professor of Psychiatry, University of California, San Franciso
From the Back Cover
What is the point of guilt? Or anxiety? Or hope? Just what are these emotions trying to tell you? Everything!
Emotions are a powerful and extraordinary part of being human. Your emotions serve as an instant cueing system to inform you about situations and motivate you to take action. Anxiety can sharpen your focus and direct your attention. Pride can lead you to take on something new and challenging. Guilt can motivate you to correct situations that interfere with your relationships. All of your emotions are valuable--they inform you, affect the decisions you make, and can motivate you to reach your goals.
Emotions! Making Sense of Your Feelings will help you gain powerful insight into a significant part of who you are. While your emotional life may feel tumultuous, your emotions are priceless. It's time to figure out just what your emotions are telling you!
About the Author
Mary Lamia, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst in Marin County, California. She is also a professor at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, California.
