How Long to Read BEYOND PIPE DREAMS AND PLATITUDES

How Long Does it Take to Read BEYOND PIPE DREAMS AND PLATITUDES?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 20 minutes to read BEYOND PIPE DREAMS AND PLATITUDES by Geraldine K. Piorkowski, Ph.D.

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In this eye-opening collection of essays, Dr. Geraldine K. Piorkowski shares what she learned working with people from different socioeconomic levels, races, sexual orientations, and walks of life. Besides reaffirming that all people are fundamentally the same, she discovered many psychological realities that run counter to popular culture. Among her insights is the observation that positive thinking does more harm than good at times, especially when it bypasses the normal processing of negative events and emotions. Another cultural misdirection is the overemphasis on romantic love as the be-all and end-all of existence, where unrealistic expectations lead to love's downfall. She also notes that unhealthy narcissism, which runs rampant in American culture, is quite different from the healthy variety that is the bedrock of self-love. These illuminating and provocative essays, titled 1) Positive Thinking Isn't All It's Cracked Up to Be, 2) When Is Madness Better than Sadness? 3) Romantic Love Is Mostly an Illusion, 4) Vulnerable People Are More Likable than Super-Confident Ones, 5) You Can't Make Anybody Do Anything, 6) Luck or Chance Has Been Badly Underrated, 7) A Smidgen of Narcissism Adds Joy and Spice to Life, and 8) Empathy and Healthy Religion Go Hand in Hand, all provide a new understanding of psychological health and well-being.

How long is BEYOND PIPE DREAMS AND PLATITUDES?

BEYOND PIPE DREAMS AND PLATITUDES by Geraldine K. Piorkowski, Ph.D. is 140 pages long, and a total of 35,000 words.

This makes it 47% the length of the average book. It also has 43% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read BEYOND PIPE DREAMS AND PLATITUDES Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 11 minutes to read BEYOND PIPE DREAMS AND PLATITUDES aloud.

What Reading Level is BEYOND PIPE DREAMS AND PLATITUDES?

BEYOND PIPE DREAMS AND PLATITUDES is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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