Description
1983 edition. Paperback cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This copy of “Project: YOU (A Manual of Rational Assertiveness Training)” by Claudine Paris is a fascinating relic from the early days of the assertiveness training movement. Published in 1983, it arrived at a time when self-help books were gaining mainstream popularity, and people were increasingly looking for ways to build confidence and stand up for themselves in personal and professional settings.
Paris, a clinical psychologist, drew upon the principles of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) developed by Albert Ellis in the 1950s. REBT challenged the idea that our emotions stem directly from events, and instead posited that our thoughts and beliefs about those events shape our emotional responses. By changing irrational beliefs, Paris aimed to help readers overcome feelings of guilt, anxiety, and low self-esteem that often hindered assertive behavior.
With its well-worn cover and creased spine, this particular copy bears the marks of a book that has been read, studied, and perhaps even life-changing for its owner. It serves as a tangible link to a pivotal era in the evolution of self-help literature and the growing acceptance of psychological techniques for personal growth.
