Robert J. Wicks, author of Bounce: Living the Resilient Life (OUP, 2010), has brought together under one cover some of the most recent and powerful approaches to discovering and regaining a healthy perspective that modern psychology has to offer.

The Psychological Pearl of Great Price ; ~ A Prologue ; Psychological Portals to Experiencing ; a Healthier Perspective ; A Time to See: ; Creating Space for a More Mindful Life ; Seeing Ourselves More Completely: ; Fathoming the Lessons of Positive Psychology and Narrative Therapy ; Preventing

"Wicks's writing comes alive when he focuses on his patients and their experiences, and renders in intimate terms the warmth and faith he expresses towards his readers." --Publishers Weekly "This is the kind of book you can't put down because it is so necessary." --Alexandra Fuller, author of Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness "As usual, [Wicks] provides a treasure-trove of thoughts, quotations, and spiritual insights which combine to make these meditations on perspective both distinctive and immensely appealing in their accessibility." --Spirituality & Practice "Dr. Wicks unlocks the secret to achieving the fullest potential in each of us. I wish I had read this book 30 years ago and had assigned it to everyone under my command." --Mike Gould, Lieutenant General (retired), USAF, Superintendent USAF Academy, June 2009-August 2013 "Robert Wicks leads us on an inward exploration designed to foster our own personal journey toward enlightenment by opening the door to pathways for living and being that have always been there right before our eyes, but perhaps previously not readily accessible to us." --Jeffrey E. Barnett, PsyD, ABPP, Past President, Division of Psychotherapy, American Psychological Association "This book is a lovely, clear, and inspiring read. Using personal examples combined with the insights of Eastern spiritual traditions and clinical psychology, the author guides the reader through easy-to-follow steps to develop a healthier perspective on life." --Kristin Neff, PhD, Author, Self-Compassion; Associate Professor, Human Development and Culture, Educational Psychology Department, University of Texas at Austin "Dr. Wicks inspires the reader but more importantly challenges you to 'practice' the skills he proposes to achieve greater self-awareness and open-mindedness in managing everyday life." --M. Tish Knobf, PhD, FAAN, Professor, Yale School of Nursing "Perspective: The Calm within the Storm is the type of gift that keeps giving. Wherever you are on your journey, this book is your perfect companion. I feel wiser and richer because of it." --Francoise Adan, MD, Medical Director, Connor Integrative Medicine Network, University Hospitals; Assistant Professor, Case Western Medical School "An immensely helpful book bound to help people in need of healing--that is, all of us." --James Martin, SJ, Editor-at-Large of America Magazine and author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage. "Wicks provides his readers with practical advice for regaining balance and a healthy sense of perspective during stressful situations in life. Combining wisdom and experience, Wicks aims to give a greater sense of gratitude for the little things in life." -US Catholic "Robert Wicks has written a truly remarkable book for leading a more meaningful, balanced, resilient life." --Robert Brooks, PhD, Faculty, Harvard Medical School; Co-Author, The Power of Resilience: Achieving Balance, Confidence, and Personal Strength in Your Life "Perspective: The Calm within the Storm is surely an anchor of restored perspective to be picked up and regained often for spiritual directors and with their spiritual directees." --Presence: An International Journal of Spiritual Direction Featured in - Journal of Mental Health

Selling point: Discover the valuable crumbs of mindfulness and "alonetime" already in your life Selling point: See yourself more completely through the lens of cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology, and narrative therapy Selling point: Understand how the modern psychology of gratitude and happiness can help you perceive more positively what you already have Selling point: Gain a healthy perspective on life so you can become the calm within the storm

Robert J. Wicks received his doctorate in psychology from Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital and is on the faculty of Loyola University, Maryland. He has published more than 50 books for professionals and the general public, including Bounce: Living the Resilient Life; Riding the Dragon; The Inner Life of the Counselor; and Streams of Contentment. Dr. Wicks has lectured on the importance of resilience and possessing a healthy perspective in Hanoi, Beijing, Budapest, Belfast, and Johannesburg as well as at the Mayo Clinic, Harvard's Children's Hospital and Harvard Divinity School, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and on Capitol Hill to members of Congress and their chiefs of staff. He has received the Humanitarian of the Year Award from the American Counseling Association's Division on Spirituality, Ethics, and Values and in 2006 was recipient of the first annual Alumni Award for Excellence in Professional Psychology from Widener University.

Selling point: Discover the valuable crumbs of mindfulness and "alonetime" already in your life Selling point: See yourself more completely through the lens of cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology, and narrative therapy Selling point: Understand how the modern psychology of gratitude and happiness can help you perceive more positively what you already have Selling point: Gain a healthy perspective on life so you can become the calm within the storm