The 7 Laws of Magical Thinking: How Irrational Beliefs Keep Us Happy, Healthy, and Sane
Think you’re free from superstition, whimsical beliefs, and faith-based decision-making? Think again, says psychology writer Hutson in this well researched, irreverent volume from Hud son Street Press. Weaving his way through death, religion, and the law, and us ing memorable examples to support his points, Hutson argues that even the most rational among us engages in magi cal thinking. He ultimately decides that our big and small ways of tricking our selves help us cope with aspects of life that seem overwhelming. Whether you buy his argument or not, you’ll catch yourself ponder ing his stance the next time you hear someone say, “Every thing happens for a reason.”
