This is definitely a must read. It will enlighten you in so many different ways and make you wonder why the majority of us are so gullible in life when we have so many different experiences to draw from. This is a book that should be shared with every man, woman and child on this planet!

I actually came across this book in one of my sociology classes at my local community college. I studied in in the second part of sociology, which was geared toward social problems. The book went great with our studies, because it told why people make certain decisions and what influences our decisions every day, and decisions in the long run of our lives. I learned that some decisions are biological, meaning that we are predestined to carry them out. Some other decisions, however, can be determined sporatically, or on the spur of the moment. Very interesting book. It helps to identify why everyone, including myself, makes decisions that we sometimes question or wonder about. It helps to describe why we act the way we do.

A very well written book, it takes a lot of hard to understand ideas and puts them into simpler terms. Using research and funny anecdotes to explain some of the more irrational behaviors we feel compelled to follow through with. For people whom irrational behaviors seem to take over (sure it's 4am, but I really want to take a walk!) this book is a good, inspiring read.

When I started reading this book I honestly believed it was written directly to me. I'm a person who does things on split decisions and I for one know half the choices I make are probably not good ones, however I still seem to do this at times. I read this book due to the fact I'm a person who tends to pick up other people's luggage, I find myself aggravated by their personal problems, after reading this book I was basically able to analyze my own personal mind. I've learned to not be so judgemental toward others as well as not taking words so personal. Today I am able to basically back out of other people's problems, even if they bring their problems to me I know how to let go of them immediately, I no longer take problems home with me to stress my personal family out. I would recommend this book to anyone who seems to have a bit of a personality like mines, it really will help you in making better choices.

This book was challenging to read, to understand, and finally, it became a personal challenge to improve myself. This book is basically about our minds and how it works, and even how own own minds pull tricks on us. After reading this book, I seriously began to doubt how I think. A million thoughts race through my mind, like "Do I really judge people?" My gosh, I really am the queen of rationalization. As I was reading, I easily came up with examples on how irrational I can be - like placing more importance on the opinions of people in power. (Like my boss, who, obviously is wrong as times, too!) The book gives multiple examples of people who make very irrational decisions - not on purpose, but because the human mind works that way sometimes. It's not a "dry" read; it's actually quite witty. I highly recommend this book!

I gave this book to my sister. This novel is for anyone that you know who has an issue with controlling their attitude, issues with expressing thier emotions, or for those who always seem to be irritable. Authors Ori Brafman and Rom Brafman examine the issues, experiences, and actions that attribute to beyond average levels or irritability. This book is to be used a reference and helping tool.

Never have I read so many different causes of this emotion or different ways to handle this emotion in a more mature manner. I originally purchased this book for my sister but later found that some of the symptoms I possessed. This book is worth taking a peak into.