What Life Should Mean To You Paperback – November 8, 2010

Ive become such a fan of Alfred Adler. These formative clinicians were deeply philosophical - something that I believe is missing in the field today, which seems to be obsessed with specific "approaches" and modalities to the therapeutic process. Following recipes, not inventing them. Adler, freud and Jung (among others) were chefs, and their creative way paved the road for the millions of therpists who are content to blindly follow in their foot steps. This is what I see in the field today. A lack of creative initiative.Instead, clinicians should read this material and be reminded of how the axioms in our field came to be; bright, philosophical and socially interested minds, using experimentation and trial and error to come up with the best approaches to therapy.Adler in this incredible work candidly articulates this thoughts on a series of vital topics which have been instrumental to my work as a clincian and myself as a human being. I display this work proudly in my office and reference it often. Please read this book.

Great literature from Adler. I’m very interested in reading more from him soon.

So far, I love this book. I would recommend more mental health workers and anyone who wants to learn about human behavior to read more Adler. His writing is almost poetic and easy to read. I’ve had a hard time putting it down since I picked it up. The pages are thick and the spine appears to be sturdy. My only qualm with the book is the print itself. There’s a big margin around the text and some pages have ink splotches. It is also missing the last three chapters of the book.

Use this all the freaking time. I love Adler.

What Life Should Mean to You by Alfred Adler is a remarkable work that simplifies complex psychological concepts into practical, life-changing wisdom. Adler’s groundbreaking ideas on cooperation, work, friendship, love, and marriage form the cornerstone of this book, offering readers timeless guidance for personal growth and societal harmony.Adler breaks down the importance of social interest and cooperation, emphasizing that human progress relies on our ability to work together, not just for personal gain but for the good of the community. His focus on work, not merely as a means of livelihood but as a vehicle for self-fulfillment and contributing to the world, is truly inspiring.Friendship and love are central to Adler’s philosophy, and he beautifully outlines how genuine connections with others are essential to human happiness and success. In marriage, Adler emphasizes equality, partnership, and the willingness to grow together—principles that resonate deeply in today’s society, just as they did when he first wrote the book.Adler’s ability to make profound ideas accessible is a gift, and What Life Should Mean to You offers clarity on how to live a purposeful life by integrating work, love, and social relationships. It’s a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the essence of a meaningful life and how to achieve it.

VERY GOOD,LOVE IT

The book that I received in a condition like it was dropped in the toilet, and then coated with some sticky brown sugar syrup. Any reasonable human being wouldn’t even touch it. How could you sell a product like that and call it New?

poor translation, and the print is difficult to read.do not recommend it. The other publication is much better.Would never buy this again, in fact, would like to send it back to publisher.