· First book from popular workshop leader (Easlen and elsewhere) and blogger
· Millions take anti-depressants or anxiety medication because they think they need to be happier, wealthier, or do things better; this book is for them
· Insight laced with humor and straight-forward suggestions for self-examination and self-awareness to change harmful habits of thinking learned in childhood
· Combines Eastern and Western wisdom traditions with modern psychology for a fresh look at how to overcome a difficult past
· Author blogs for Huffington Post and works with clients in Los Angeles
· DVD series by Ira Israel on topic has been hugely successful
