The Portable Therapist: Wise and Inspiring Answers to the Questions People in Therapy Ask the Most...

Author's language is so clear and understandable. She makes things so simple. She takes the most important questions and gives the answers without making complicated. I got a lot more help from this book than I got from my therapist I have seen for 1,5 years. This book has changed my life. Although I red it twice already I still read it. Everyone can learn something from this book. Thanks to Susanna McMahon for writting such a book.

I've read countless self-help books before and this one really works. It is simple and presented complex concepts in very understandable language. I mean, we've always heard the terms guilt, anxiety, self-esteem. We also know when we experience them, but could we really truly define what they are and how they influence our behaviors. This book explains that all. Not only that, it will also tread along such concepts as pain, control, fear, etc... and that's just the first half of it.I also loved the way it reinforced the importance of rewarding ourselves just by "surviving". Life is not easy and is almost always unfair, and this book unabashedly and eloquently drove these points home. I can't wait to finish this book. I can't thank my friend enough for giving me this book as a present on my bday.

The Portable Therapist is my savior and my Bible! Before buying this book, I was a self-proclaimed self-help book junkie. I searched infinitely for something or someone that would tell me what I had to do to become a better version of myself (since the present version never seemed to measure up, no matter how hard I tried to make changes in my life). Now that I have The Portable Therapist, my search is over. I have no intention of writing a critical, intellectual assessment of this book. Rather, I will speak only from my heart and say that this book has allowed me to find peace and has taught me that I don't need to change in order to accept myself. I could prattle on and reveal all of the lessons I have learned; however, instead I will say that this book, weathered, wrinkled and bound together with masking tape, accompanies me to the bathroom, to bed, on the train to Grand Central, on every vacation. In fact, it is permanently locked inside my soul. Whenever I'm feeling less than scintillating, I hear McMahon's wise words echo in my head, reminding me that I am okay and that I have the courage to deal with whatever comes along. My only advice, and this will not be difficult to do, is to revisit her words incessantly, to have the courage to practice what is taught, and to share her wisdom with friends, who will find it as inspirational as you will. This book is genius.

I normally shun self-help books, but found this on a friend's coffee table & couldn't put it down. In a clear, loving voice, the author answers some of life's most basic questions, empowering the reader to take responsibility for his/her behaviour, perceptions, and way of living. It inspires, enriches, and intrigues. A wealth of wisdom in every section, this book does not shy away from the tough problems we all face, nor does it wallow in psycho-babble or preachiness; there are also none of those boring case histories most books of this genre seem to have. A gem -- EVERYONE SHOULD OWN A COPY!

This book will be used over and over. I give it as gifts! All people need therapy. We learn how to drive cars, learn how to do everything physical! But people tend to ignore the mental and emotional side of life. Read this book! It doesn't cost much and will save $100's in therapy. I could not afford therapy, but I could afford this book