Winner of an eLit Award for publishing excellence, "Slowing Down in a Speedstressed World" fulfills two clear purposes: It describes the essential contribution that living at a more balanced pace will make to readers' - and their loved ones' - health and happiness. Then, the short, clear chapters provide the skills needed to slow down in the midst of our "hurry up " culture. Filled with the wisdom of many interviewees and of its author (a psychotherapist), this informative yet soothing volume offers chapters that address the unique needs and challenges of workers and parents, as well as of...