Stress: Living and Working in a Changing World

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Summary: Stressed? You owe it to yourself to read this book!
Review: "Stress: Living and Working in a Changing World" provides you with the techniques and the inspiration to take control of the stress in your life and make it work for you. The book takes time - it is not a how-to-eliminate-stress in five easy steps, which makes it all the more valuable. We didn't get "dis-stressed" in five easy steps; we will not get "de-stressed" in five easy steps. All the steps are here, plus a wealth of background information to understand the physiology and psychology involved. Read the parts you are ready for, but if you are stressed - and who isn't--you owe it to yourself to read this book.

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Summary: Campfire chat.
Review: I found the best time to read this book was whilst on holiday (vacation) and as far away as my normal stress levels as possible. My wife, son and I took an RV to West Virginia and did a little white water rafting, walking and cooking on camp fires. We actually read the book together and I emphasise, not in any particular order. I would read the titles from the table of contents and someone would pick one. The most enjoyable part was taking the many tests together, as a family. Strangely enough, we did not necessarily complete all the tests or even analyse all the results, the biggest benefit was how it got us talking to each other. Often the test was forgotten until a long time later, when we would then go back and finish it. It almost seemed like it was easier to understand the results after following the diverse directions our conversation tooks us.

I spent one evening talking to my son (14) over a blazing and eventually dying campfire for several hours. I know the book inspired us to do this, or at least put us in the right frame of mind. After I had returned from this most relaxing of holidays, I realised that the best form of stress relief was what I had just experienced. Sharing, listening and talking to the family and getting to know them even better. Also reaffirming a long held belief that they are the most important things in life, not my job or house or the other trappings of our materialistic society. I am a great fan of George Manning's, I loved his book 'Building Community, the human side of work'. It defines so clearly the things I really hold to be true and essential for a GREAT working existence. This book(Stress.....) really helped me understand more about the topic and even more importantly, how to manage it. I still haven't read the whole book, but I am looking forward to our next trip together, so we can tackle some more of its' contents, and see where it takes us this time.

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Summary: A coping book written for people in the real world.
Review: In the academic arena, some books offer sound intellectual insights; a few present a nuts and bolts approach to a problem. Dr. George Manning's newest book on stress is one of the rare volumes that offers both.

A seasoned and respected psychologist, George Manning has the credentials that demand respect. He also has a way of relating sophisticated truths to the real world of the workplace.

I highly recommend this book for company executives, for teachers, for clergypeople and for anyone else who must work with people who are in the state of "becoming."

John McCollister, Ph.D.

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Summary: Most up-to-date and well-written book on stress I have read
Review: Recently Stress: Living and Working in a Changing World hit the bookstands and it is a must read. This book is applicable to individuals and organizations. It provides in-depth information with opportunity for personal and professional development in the area of stress management and change.

This book provides a practical approach based on a theoretical and conceptual framework supported by research. The information is presented in a conversational and personal style based on true life experiences. The reading is stimulating, which makes it difficult to put the book down.

While reading the book, one finds him or herself in a reflective state and in self discovery. The book provides opportunity for developing skills, improving attitudes, building competency and personal development.

The book provides information on understanding stress, coping mechanisms, and how to achieve peak performance. Causes and consequences of stress and how to deal with stress are presented in an organized and meaningful manner.

In today's competitive environment, knowledge and skill about stress and change are critical for personal and professional development. This extraordinary book provides insight into the skills and knowledge needed for contemporary decision making. From start to finish this book is packed full. I highly recommend Stress: Living and Working in a Changing World. It is the most up-to-date and well written book on stress I have ever read.

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Summary: A powerful resource! Outstanding!
Review: Sress:Living and Working in a Changing World takes the reader on an interactive journey to identify and assist in coping with stress! The tools provided can be used by everyone in dealing with Lifes stressors!Because of the diversity and humor of the contents,this book will be an invaluable resource to assist all employers and employees incorporate change in their workplaces! As the Vice President of a large insurance company this book will be recommended to all my employees and used for future training programs Thank you Dr. Manning! Rhonda Cooper Vice President Republic Indemnity Company of America