BEING NICE AT A PRICE: Emotional Domination, Depression and the Search for Autonomy

Being Nice at a Price, illiminates the pervasive and destructive influence of "Emotional Domination" in our lives. It "Confronts" commonly held beliefs that bind our passions, and offers one "hope" both for releasing oneself from being emotionally dominated and from the need to dominate others. Through an intimate portrayal of the author's life, the experience and impact of emotional domination, a conditiion seldom recognized or discussed, is masterfully "revealed" and "challenged". It is exposed as a foundation for the depression, illness, despair, victimization, obsessions, and rage that are so prevalent in our contemporary society. But in this book, we find that "what is learned can be unlearned". Steve Russell chronicles his emotional resurgence from the depths of depression and passivity into a state of "emotional autonomy" and personal power. Insightful and compassionate revelations from the author's personal experiences offer those who yearn for respite from their own "living hell" a pathway to emotional freedom. This book serves as a valuable resource for all who seek to bring forth the fullness of their passion, energy and creativity.