The Language of Tears

by Jeffrey A. Kottler

No word or action speaks louder than a single tear. Tears of grief, sadness, despondency, hopelessness, relief, exhilaration, pride and ecstacy reflect an amazing range of emotional responses. Why are tears such a mysterious form of communication? Best-selling author and psychologist Jeffrey A. Kottler unravels the mystery as he offers surprising answers to such questions as: Why do we cry? How do men's and women's tears differ? How are tears interpreted in different cultures? When is crying therapeutic and when does it become self-destructive? Kottler's searching questions explore the passion of the human experience as he delves into the paradoxical nature of tears as physical mirrors of both our pain and our rapture. Wise, informative, and moving, The Language of Tears challenges many of our conventional attitudes toward tears and shows how valuable crying can be as an opportunity for communication, intimacy, change, and enlightenment.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Counselling

242 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Jeffrey A. Kottler is a professor, psychologist, author, consultant, workshop leader, keynote speaker, and social justice advocate who has spent the past 40 years working throughout the world to promote personal and professional development among professionals and marginalized groups. Jeffrey has worked as a teacher, counselor, therapist, and consultant in a variety of settings including a preschool, primary and secondary school, university, mental health center, crisis center, and corporate settings.

Reviews

[Reza · Rating 2 out of 5]

کم تر از انتظارم! با آغاز و پایانی کسل کننده و بی مغز؛ ولی در میانه که تفاوت های بین جنسی و فرهنگی را بررسی (یا بهتر بگویم بازگو) می کرد خوب بود؛ گرچه کافی نبود

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

It gives you a new perspective about crying. About all the different types of tears there are, of when and why we cry. The emotions that crying evoque. How we view tears and what we make out of them depending on the circumstances. But most important, it gives you a good idea of how to "read" tears, therefore you learn the language of tears.

[Sandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Increible como trabajan las lágrimas!!!
me gustaria experimentar aun mucho más con respecto al lenguaje de las mismas...