Getting Real: Ten Truth Skills You Need to Live an Authentic Life
Campbell, a relationship counselor who has worked with  international companies and small businesses and as an  individual counselor for the past 32 years, defines "getting  real" as providing totally honest communication in order to live  in the moment. Achieving carpe diem is harder than it may seem  because, as children, people adopt false beliefs (e.g., "If you  express your wants too strongly, you'll get punished") for  protection. To reverse the damage done by that thinking, adults  need to re-evaluate their personality. Campbell offers ten  "truth skills" one per chapter that allow for more honest  communication at home or in the workplace. Using the  self-assessment quizzes at the beginning of each chapter,  readers can easily evaluate their experiences. The author then  details each truth skill, displaying numerous personal and  client life issues as examples. A good title for group therapy,  this is recommended for most self-help collections. Lisa Wise,  Broome Cty. P.L., Binghamton, NYCopyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.