Everybody knows somebody who will want to read (or borrow) “The Heart of Psychology: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Mind”.  The Heart of Psychologycan be just as intriguing a title on your coffee table as it will be on your bookshelf.

This book is for anyone who is interested in learning more about what makes each one of us unique, both in thought and behavior. Written by Dr. Howard Paul  (a renowned clinical psychologist), and Dr. Eduardo Chapunoff  (a leading cardiologist), The Heart of Psychology takes many very difficult topics and makes them both easy to understand and compelling to learn about. Many common questions are raised, discussed and answered by Dr. Paul, who carefully discriminates between provable facts and speculations.

It is an approach that many people will find interesting and informative when dealing with difficult situations that require both empathy and knowledge. Whether you are concerned about a friend with an eating disorder, or are a parent of a teen with questions about their emerging sexuality, this book is important. Perhaps a spouse trying to cope with compulsive behavior, or you are an author who wants to develop realistic and interesting characters for their fiction – this book is both a wonderful resource and an interesting read.

“The Heart of Psychology: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Mind” was written to be user friendly to the casual reader. It explores the often confounding ways that our mind works and how we create some of the more intriguing psychological phenomena that can either have positive or calamitous effects on our lives.

The language and concepts in this book are clear, entertaining and enjoyable to read as you learn about these complex issues and otherwise baffling behaviors. Examples and advice are woven throughout to help the reader make connections with real world situations and their implications.

Both authors have obvious warmth and humor that makes the reader feel “at home” while navigating the tempestuous waters of the mind and it’s mysteries. A rare accomplishment.

No matter what your background may be, this book covers a variety of problems that will enlighten and entertain the reader. It covers such topics as: obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating problems, post traumatic stress disorder, ADHD, as well as an exploration of human emotions (such as jealousy, guilt, emerging sexual identity and co-dependence) plus some of the darker human frailties ( rape and incest, domestic violence).

The Heart of Psychology also contains some hints and practical advice for identifying and addressing some of these problems. If you are connected in any way with people who face psychological issues, this book will help you to understand the difficulties that they live with and face regularly.