The Thing You Think You Cannot Do Author:Gordon Livingston Although modern life is safer than ever, we remain terrified by its mysteries. But fear -- once necessary for human survival -- no longer protects us. Instead we are trapped and confused by our anxiety over intimacy, loss, & the unknown. In this honest, thought-provoking commentary, best-seller author Gordon Livingston, MD, explores the impa... more »ct of fear on our culture & ourselves. Thirty inspirational truths reveal the victimization and vulnerability embedded in our fear-obsessed society -- and offer an alternative path of resilience, responsibility, and hope.
Begin your quest for courage by taking a journey within. Livingston provides personal virtues (rather than pills) to confront loneliness and combat the corrosive influence of fear. By asking crucial questions -- Is life meaningless, or full of wonder? What is the last best defense against fear? How does one bear the unbearable? -- you'll develop the courage to overcome everyday problems & extraordinary hardships. Face your fears about... aging, death, failure, success, war, illness, terrorism, divorce, inadequacy, change. This useful guide will prepare you for everything.« less