Wanting More: The Challenge of Enjoyment in the Age of Addiction

by Mark D. Chamberlain and Ph.D. Chamberlain, Mark

Book Overview

Extreme It's one of the buzzwords of the day, symbolizing a higher level of excitement, stimulation, and enjoyment in life. But a paradox comes into play as we search for fulfillment through amassing... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1573458171
• ISBN13: 9781573458177
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Shadow Mountain
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Highly Recommended

I'm a college student. I'll say that I'm highly satisfied with life, but am always looking for more enjoyment (note: not stimulation :-)). I find that I have my little additctions / over stimulations that really do rob me from enjoying life fully. This book is awesome. Generally speaking it's concise, illustritive (sp), and enjoyable to read. Buy it now.

You'll never look at going to the bathroom in the same way

My wife, my 12 year old son and myself all read this book. I don't read many self-help books, but this one not only made me feel good while I was reading it, but the ideas also stayed with me since putting it down. As a person who generally tries to cram as much activity as possible into every minute, this book opened my eyes about our modern culture, and some of the things we can do to keep our sanity. As my 12 year old said, "everyone could benefit from reading this book."

addiction weight loss

I am a proffesional counselor with eight years experience. I have worked with addictions from weight loss to abuse and find this book a very clean and balanced presentation. This book summarizes what I want everyone to learn and understand about the choices we all make and the thoughts that we struggle with as human beings. I recommend this book to anyone wanting a better understanding of themselves and others. I also have had a chance to meet the author and found him to be authentic and caring.

How to break the soul-impoverished downward spiral

In Wanting More: The Challenge Of Enjoyment In The Age Of Addiction, psychologist and therapist Mark Chamberlain shows how to break the soul impoverished downward spiral of acquiring more and more, even while we enjoy our possessions less and less. Chamberlain offers insightful, articulate, and practical commentary regarding the time-honored principles of self-control, patience, and awareness (regardless of personal circumstance) that will enhance the quality and enjoyment of our daily lives, relationships, and activities. Wanting More is an impressive and very welcome addition to self-help and self-improvement reading lists and library reference collections.

Phenomenal...

This book gives a candid perspective on how we dull our senses and our capacity to enjoy life...and ultimately provides a game plan to regain our sensitivity to life's little pleasures! It's a thought provoking book that is definitely worth the read...