Tickles 'n Tears: The Psychology of Humor
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Rating | : | 4.79 (506 Votes) |
Asin | : | 1490766731 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 280 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2013-09-29 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"so reading it is almost like meditation as you flip through the pages" according to Kevin Lenihan. Found this book at the local library the other day. Wow, it was just what I was looking for! I've been trying to add humor to my own writing, and this really has some insight on how to generate emotion in a colorful way. It's cleverly packaged too, so reading it is almost like meditation as you flip through the pages. That original pac. Amazon Customer said to be very informative and thought provoking by providing great insight into the psychology of humor and the healing. I found the book to be very informative and thought provoking by providing great insight into the psychology of humor and the healing power of laughter. Thanks for introducing me to the world of clinical clowning and how to manage our own imperfections in a humorous way!. wonderful well written! thank you SPEC! ah loved it made me think!
You really should do a monograph in a professional journal." Biofeedback Psychotherapist: "I really like this." Whacky, Unconventional Doctor, of movie fame: "What IS humor?! Who cares! Just enjoy it! maybe you're whining." Clinical Psychiatrist: "I don't know much theory about humor; I know the Dali Lama laughs a lot and that's good enough for me." Councilor General for Dominican Sisters of the Presentation, Rome: "I find that so interesting! I did my Divinity Masters Thesis on The Spirituality of Humor." Mystery Writer: "I didn't read it too critically, but after I was done I felt happier" Author of historical fiction: "I want more, more, more!" ticklesntears. Comments & Acclaim 14 Year-Old after the first chapter: "Wow! You should call this the TRUTH about humor!" Former Head of Counseling and Guidance, UMASS: "I'm so glad you're doing this, bringing it up, so humor can be talked about and explored