Review: Humorous and helpful
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 24, 2014
I found this book to be a very realistic and humorous approach to managing stress.  The author knows what else is out there on this topic and strives to deliver unique, honest information.  Beginning with hormones and evolution, Thomson weaves the physical and psychological to paint a portrait of stress.  When connected to the body, stress is truly a bizarre phenomenon we have to treat, not cure.  Thomson accomplishes the goal--you WILL find relief upon reading this book.  Positive detachment is the secret Thomson lets us in on.  There are some easy to follow exercises that actually work.Thomson ends on the note about relationships.  Managing your stress is not only about yourself but the health of others--a very important detail Thomson doesn't just gloss over.  If you don't read it for you, read it for this reason.  There are so many factors that  contribute to stress, don't let it bog you down and do something about it!