The Thing You Think You Cannot Do

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 & confused by our anxiety over intimacy, loss, & the unknown. In this honest, thought-provoking commentary, best-seller author Gordon Livingston, MD, explores the impact of fear on our culture & ourselves. Thirty inspirational truths reveal the victimization & vulnerability embedded in our fear-obsessed society - & offer an alternative path of resilience, responsibility, & hope. Begin your quest for courage by taking a journey within. Livingston provides personal virtues (rather than pills) to confront loneliness & 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.