BOOKS
IT'S A FREAKIN' MESS: HOW TO SURVIVE THRIVE IN DIVISIVE TIMES
Paperback and eBook published in 2020. Audiobook published September 2021.
According to US News, over 90% of Americans believe that their country is somewhat or very divided politically. This book is about how to regain peace of mind during divisive times, even when we think we can do little to change a political or social situation. It’s a Freakin’ Mess — unlike other books that offer political solutions to divisiveness — offers the individual kind and practical solutions to the pain, anger, fear or hopelessness that he/she may feel in reaction to the disharmony of the political landscape. On the subject of current politics — on which there are plenty of commentaries — this book is unique in being a how-to personal manual on not just surviving, but thriving, in the state of the disunion.
It’s a Freakin’ Mess provides practical ways for us to transcend the toxic worlds of political and social divisiveness—with their constant invitations into worry or outrage—and stand in our own innate strength, experiencing the pleasure of living according to our own values. Yes, it’s a freakin’ mess out there—but we don’t need to be. And when we’re not, we have a better chance of being effective in changing our society for the better.
It’s a Freakin’ Mess will be a lifeline for tens of millions of Americans who are upset because of concerns and questions that this book addresses:
How can I best handle my frustration with people in power who I believe are not telling the truth or are exaggerating for personal or political profit?
What do I do about my deep worry about the future of our democracy?
How do I mend broken bridges between myself and friends or family after we’ve argued so heatedly — or distanced ourselves so coldly — over different political affiliations?
How do I best handle my outrage about the prejudices and unequal opportunities in my country?
What can I do to help make my country less divisive?
This is a book on how to feel free, happy, and at peace during divisive times—and how this translates into being more effective personally and socially.
OVERCOMING DEPRESSION
This book was first published in 1987 by Dorling and Kindersley (now under Penguin) in London and has sold 60,000 copies in 7 languages. It has been continuously in print for over 30 years.
PRAISE FOR OVERCOMING DEPRESSION
"Doctors, nurses and other health workers, as well as people with depression, should read this outstanding book, which has been written by a wise and well-read clinician." — BRITISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY.
“Dear Dr. Gillett, I am writing to thank you for the clearest, most helpful and above all least patronizing book on depression I have ever come across; as a sufferer of periodic severe depression, I wish only that I had been given such advice (and taken seriously) earlier.” — from reader’s letter to author.
“There is a great deal of warmth and compassion in this book… and a refreshing attitude of demystifying medicine.” — ANGLO-PORTUGUESE NEWS
CHANGE YOUR MIND, CHANGE YOUR WORLD
This book was published in 1992 by Simon and Schuster, New York and has sold 20,000 copies. It has been featured on Good Day New York and in full length articles in magazines such as Woman’s World and Men’s Fitness.
PRAISE FOR CHANGE YOUR MIND, CHANGE YOUR WORLD
“This is a first! [this book] shows the mechanisms through which our beliefs become translated into our circumstances — it is brilliant, challenging, and liberating.” — JOSEPH CHILTON PEARCE (bestselling author of The Crack in the Cosmic Egg)
“Change Your Mind, Change Your World provides the missing piece… Richard Gillett provides a process that helps [people] take charge of their own recovery.” — PIA MELLODY, bestselling author of Facing Codependency and Facing Love Addiction.
“This is not old-fashioned positive thinking that he’s selling, but a way to diagnose and counter self-imposed limits that grow out of self-defeating attitudes about family, culture, gender, race, class, intelligence and education.” — DALLAS MORNING NEWS
“Richard Gillett has broken through the concept barrier, revealing the ancient laws of manifestation and translating them into today’s language. This book is about lasting change in beliefs and attitude.”
— JACQUE DURNELL-ANDERSON, Management Consultant.