How to Be an Adult: A Handbook for Psychological and Spiritual Integration Paperback – January 1, 1991

Excellent Book. Very informative and helpful. This was an easy read with a lot of good information and helpful to me and others in my practice. Well written and writer stayed on subject.

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This book is incredible!The main thing I love about this book is it's density, it is not diluted with "filler", everything int he book is profoundly useful, well-organized, and well-developed. I really appreciate that the book stays focused on its thesis - psychological and spiritual integration; the author has not - as waaaay too many authors do - used the book as a spotlight to show off himself, his gimmicks or as some self-promotional ad. Even better, the book is not so devoid of the author's style as to be a cold textbook; the content is presented in a warm, compassionate and human voice. In this sense, it seems the author has achieved a perfect balance. I believe every non-fiction book should be this concise, precise, and human.Another amazing thing about this book is it's layout. It is very easy to go back and find the section you want to review because the book is organized just that well. He inserts useful quotes along the way, and at very appropriate sections.After reading only the first 20 pages, I was in love, I've ordered about seven more copies and given them to my like-minded friends.One thing that bothers me a little, which has nothing to do with this book in particular, but has everything to do with useful advice in general, is that those who could benefit from it most probably are not open enough to hear it. To be interested in reading this book, I figure you're pretty open-minded and on the right track already. Those who are furthest from the type of adulthood taught in this book probably can't get past the title. Perhaps their ego is too afraid of to admit to needing to be taught "how to be an adult".

If you have read the works of the author Robert A. Johnson, "Owning your Shadow", "We", "She", "He", etc... then you will understand that these books by Rico are the natural extension of how to use that information to actually make real changes in your life. Look, just because these three books by David Rico have painfully obvious self help titles, don't judge them based on that. In clear and concise terms, without ever talking down to you or treating you like it's a "For Dummies" book, the author explains the steps necessary to basically let go of the childishness of our mis-spent youth and finally grow up. I included all 3 of the titles together, and I believe that "How to be an Adult", "HtbaA in a Relationship", and "The Five Things We Can Not Change ..." should be read together, so as to have the greatest understanding of what is expected at any one point in your personal Epiphany. It's extremely easy to lie, especially to ourselves. The Ego will grasp at any straw to save itself, and these 3 books basically state the obvious in such a way that only the die hard defeatest could screw up "growing up". Taking personal responsibility for you life's decisions starts by recognizing why you did this in the first place, and why you chose to continue the dysfunctional patterns. I understand that many in the field are recommending these. I suggest a set, the Johnson books, followed by the Rico.... in that order. This is how I offer them to my students who are seeking a better life for themselves. You can't fix someone else, they have to want to fix themselves. These books together give you the answers, and the means to let the dreggs go. These books open the door to a bigger world of possibilities and options for an improved life... and they answer that primary first question, "Why am I like this....". Arwythur

First of all, short book and fast reading. I enjoyed the authors perspective, but there were a few passages in the book that I had questions about. Unfortunately, no one to ask. This book brings an insight into our relationships with others and our expectations of others.

On my road to recovering from a childhood in which I grew up with an alcoholic mother (and who, during my own therapy, found out most likely has borderline personality disorder), I have read many self - help books. While on an Adult Child of Alcoholic blog site, I noted someone highly recommended this author. I must agree with this person's recommendation. David Richo has provided me the most insight, compassion and guidance for recovering from the trauma of growing up in an abusive home. I always felt I was on the outside of the world looking in, suppressing my feelings, and afraid to experience spontaneous joyful moments. Low self esteem interfered with my developing friendships. This book is deep, spiritual, insightful, comforting, validating and full of "ah-ha moments". Most self help books don't cover all the aspects of ones "self", or describe how the healing process is a journey, which requires psychological and spiritual self work. He gives clear guidance to do so. I have also read his book, Daring to Trust, which is excellent. I highly recommend that book as well, as he talks about learning to trust yourself, others, reality and your Higher Power. I will continue to read, and re-read his works. His writing is very deep and needs to be digested slowly. It is packed with insight and on reading it a second time, I am seeing things I didn't the first time. I am so grateful to this author for his work in this and his other books.

Gave me some new outlook on things