The Pathway - by Laurel Mellin (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

A revolutionary program to help overcome the behavioral excesses that keep us from fully living the kind of healthy, balanced lives we desire--from the author of the groundbreaking book The Solution

The ability to self-nurture and set effective limits is the root of human maturity. When the world requires more strength than we possess, we find ourselves out of emotional balance--feeling depressed, anxious, hostile, or numb.

Fortunately, the skills to self-nurture and set effective limits can be learned, and, in The Pathway, readers will discover how to acquire them through practical examples, colorful case histories, and fascinating scientific findings. Touching upon the whole spectrum of psychological and addictive problems, from alcoholism and other addictions to overeating, overworking, overspending, and perfectionism, this essential book teaches the skills that are crucial for lifelong emotional and physical well-being.

From the Back Cover

The ability to self-nurture and set effective limits is the root of human maturity, and the foundation for emotional, behavioural, and spiritual balance. Fortunately, the skills to self-nurture and set effective limits can be fine-tuned and readers will learn them via a wealth of practical examples, colourful case histories, and scientific findings that are both fascinating and easy to understand. These skills are effective for a wide range of psychological and addictive problems--from alcoholism and other addictions to overeating, overworking, overspending, and perfectionism.

Review Quotes

"The Solution takes an intelligent, holistic approach to losing weight and offers not only hope, but a permanent cure for millions of people challenged by this problem. I hightly recommend this ground-breaking book." - John Gray, Ph.D.

"Mellin's remarkable book perceptively and sensitively explores the mind-body and spiritual roots of weight problems...Provide[s] invaluable insight." - Dean Ornish, M.D., author of Eat More, Weigh Less