Kidman Antony Foreword (2 results)

1st Australian, reprint ed. Paperback trade, very good condition, minor edgewear. 336 pp. Martin Seligman, the respected American cognitive psychologist, and author of 'Learned Optimism', aims to teach parents how to instil in children a sense of optimism and personal mastery (positive emotions). He proposes that improved self-esteem comes from mastering challenges, overcoming frustration, and experiencing individual achievement. Based on research at the 'Penn Depression Prevention Project', which shows the high depression rates in children can be cut by half by encouraging optimism.…

1st Australian, reprint ed. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, minor edgewear. 321 pp. Leading American psychologist Martin Seligman shows us how to stop automatically assuming guilt. How to break the habit of seeing the worst outcome in every setback. How to be optimistic. Compiles scientific research that optimism is vital to overcoming defeat and exhibits how readers can learn the habit of optimism necessary for a successful and happy life. (Stock photo may show incorrect book.).…