Dr. Barbara Cadow shares the secrets of her successful practice of psychology with the rich and famous of Hollywood in this practical, easy-to-read guide to real happiness.
"Rich and Famous but Not Happy" is a how-to guide that uses real-life examples from the lives of psychologist Dr. Barbara Cadow’s affluent clients to demonstrate that money alone really can’t buy happiness.
This book offers insightful, practical advice on how to cultivate happiness in ourselves, and outlines the false notions we believe regarding where it can be found and what brings it to us.
In her book, Dr. Cadow describes the common barriers to happiness she’s observed during her thirty-five years of practice providing treatment to well-known patients, showing that the fantasy of money and fame bringing contentment and satisfaction is just that—a fantasy.
Dr. Cadow’s therapeutic approach has enabled even the most discontented to improve their lives and their outlook. Rich and Famous but Not Happy offers readers the opportunity to apply her strategies to their own situations to achieve the same results and discover fulfillment and tranquility.
Reviews:
“This book will cure envy of the rich and famous. The stories from Cadow’s psychotherapy practice both entertain and guide, showing us how to appreciate what we have rather than bemoan what we don’t. Borrowing from cognitive, evolutionary, integrative, and positive psychology approaches, Cadow shows those us who are not rich and famous, as she did with those in her practice who were, how to have a richer life and control those troubling thoughts of infamy we have about ourselves.”
Andrew Christensen, Ph.D., Distinguished Research Professor, Department of Psychology, University of California Los Angeles and author of “Reconcilable Differences.”
“An engaging book written by a clinical psychologist with vast experience and deep wisdom about how fame and fortune often do not lead to a meaningful life. It is grounded in sound science and blended with clinical ingenuity and loaded with thought-provoking ideas that we ordinary folks can learn something from. I highly recommend it for both professionals and laypeople.”
Gerald C. Davison, Ph. D., Professor of Psychology, University of Southern California and co-author, "Clinical Behavior Therapy.”
“In her book, Rich and Famous but Not Happy, Dr Barbara Cadow takes us deeper into the lives of the people that everyone envies. Through a series of fascinating vignettes, the message hits home: that money and fame don’t lead to happiness. The universal quest for living a life of meaning, relationship problems, and feeling good about oneself are as true for the 1% as they are for the 99%. Dr. Cadow has created realistic composites of real life people who are suffering from all sorts of psychological conditions, despite – or because of - their wealth, fame and success. A truly original book, it’s a fascinating read, and a real psychological peek behind the rich and famous stereotypes.”
Rita Eichenstein, Ph.D., Licensed psychologist and author of “Not What I Expected: Help and Hope for Parents of Atypical Children.”