{"product_id":"the-power-of-guilt-why-we-feel-it-and-its-surprising-ability-to-heal-9781637747728","title":"The Power of Guilt: Why We Feel It and Its Surprising Ability to Heal","description":"\u003cb\u003eGuilt is one of the most powerful (and unpleasant) emotions we experience. When we feel it, we want it gone. But it carries an important purpose we should learn not to ignore.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen was the last time you felt guilty? Chances are, you don't even want to think about it; most of us would rather not. But avoiding guilt is a mistake we have to stop making if we want to improve our lives, our relationships, and our mental health. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing on extensive research into psychology, psychotherapy, philosophy, legal studies, and comparative religion, \u003ci\u003e The Power of Guilt\u003c\/i\u003e offers a new perspective. In this fascinating deep dive, readers will learn: \u003cbr\u003e - The evolutionary origins of guilt, what its real purpose is, and how it\u003cbr\u003e impacts us\u003cbr\u003e - Why we should view guilt as a healthy emotion--and even be grateful for it\u003cbr\u003e - How to reframe guilt as an opportunity to grow and strengthen our\u003cbr\u003e relationships\u003cbr\u003e - Why collective guilt holds the potential for driving social change \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOur ability to feel guilt is a gift, not a burden. We need only change the way we respond to it.\u003ci\u003e The Power of Guilt \u003c\/i\u003eoffers an engaging and eye-opening journey through one of the most notortious and underutilized emotions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Chris Moore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Benbella Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/06\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.07h x 5.92w x 1.27d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781637747728\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Chris Moore\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of psychology and former dean of science at Dalhousie University in Canada, as well as a former Canada Research Chair at the University of Toronto. He holds a PhD in developmental psychology from the University of Cambridge and an MFA in creative nonfiction from the University of King's College. He has spent his career studying human social understanding and relations, and has published well over 100 research papers, edited 5 books and special issues of academic journals, and authored \u003ci\u003eThe Development of Commonsense Psychology \u003c\/i\u003e(Psychology Press, 2006). He has had numerous invitations to present at academic conferences and universities around the world and has enjoyed many research collaborations in Canada, the United States, Australia, Germany, China, and the UK. Moore's work has been cited in mainstream print publications such as \u003ci\u003ePsychology Today\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eToday's Parent\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e. His research has also been featured in a variety of TV documentaries, including \u003ci\u003eThe Nature of Things\u003c\/i\u003e and the Baby Human series on Discovery Health. This is his first book for a general audience. He lives in Nova Scotia with his family\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Chris Moore \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47566707818653,"sku":"9781637747728","price":47.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_027f649c-f1b1-48a2-9d41-715fb8544fc2.jpg?v=1768315383","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-power-of-guilt-why-we-feel-it-and-its-surprising-ability-to-heal-9781637747728","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}