Review: A Different View
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 3, 2012
Robert Jirda takes a slightly different approach to dealing with depression than the tradition of therapy, drugs or 12 step programs.  Those of us who deal with this condition either because we are depressed, or others in our life are, will benefit from reading this book. The author gives many helpful tips on dealing with depression. The author's section on "material depression" gave me new understanding of entitlement.  The author states "To believe you are entitled to anything is a recipe for disaster.  Thoughts of entitlement are thoughts of lack and bring depression."  I hadn't realized that entitlement might be based on lack.  Chapter 6, How to Catch and Keep Health, was an excellent review of habits we all need, no matter our state of mind. I liked his reminder that "depression is an active process that depends on our participation".  His chapter, 7 Daily Miracles, and his reminder of starting the day with gratitude fit in with my chapter on miracles in my book Ask the Angels to---.