{"product_id":"lessons-from-desiderata-michael-slavit-ph-d-9781502882639","title":"Lessons from Desiderata: Psychological Perspectives on a Poem by Max Ehrmann","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor nearly a century, Max Ehrmann's famous poem \"Desiderata\" has inspired people. But what do you \u003ci\u003edo\u003c\/i\u003e with stirring words? How do you act on the insights they provide? How can they change your life in an enduring way?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRather than presenting an interpretation of the poem, psychologist Michael R. Slavit, PhD, shares his practical and psychological perspectives on how to live its truths. Organizing the poem into nineteen offerings, he suggests concrete ways you can practice Ehrmann's wisdom in your everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom being on good terms with all people, to speaking your truth quietly and clearly, to keeping peace in your soul, the lessons covered in this poem are all encompassing. Though \"Desiderata\" serves as a springboard, this guide draws from Dr. Slavit's forty-year career in human services and provides proven principles for happiness as well as ways to recognize and refute typical irrational beliefs. \u003c\/p\u003e Grounded in psychology, philosophy, and science, \u003ci\u003eLessons from Desiderata\u003c\/i\u003e helps you achieve the peace and joy the poem encourages as you learn to \"be gentle with yourself\" and \"be cheerful\"-no matter what life throws your way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael Slavit Ph. D.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1502882639\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781502882639\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/04\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 132\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.41lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.28d","brand":"Michael Slavit Ph. D.","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43995023376639,"sku":"9781502882639","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_899e2549-96ae-4d32-bb2c-bc2cd103e966.jpg?v=1683333522","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/lessons-from-desiderata-michael-slavit-ph-d-9781502882639","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}