What Your Childhood Memories Say about You-- And What You Can Do about It »

What are your earliest childhood memories? Were you afraid of the dark? Can you remember a particularly embarrassing moment? Those memories—along with the words and emotions you use to describe them—hold the key to understanding the person you are today! Drawing on examples from his own life, the lives of celebrities, as well as case studies from his private practice, renowned psychologist Dr. Kevin Leman helps you apply these same techniques to uncover why you are the way you are. Remember, "The little boy or girl you once were, you still are!" So unlock that memory bank—pick a memory, any memory—and discover what makes you tick!

Acknowledgments     viii
Introduction: Think Back ... Way Back: What's locked away in your mind?     ix
I Made a Fool of Myself ... and Liked It!: Why your private logic shows in public     1
The Little Boy or Girl You Once Were, You Still Are: The consistency factor rides again     15
Your Built-In "Aha!" Camera: Why you remember what you remember     27
The Apple Doesn't Fall Far from the Family Tree: Why you remember what you remember-take two     39
Your Lifestyle Has Nothing to Do with the Car You Drive: When do you count in life?     65
Be Your Own Shrink: Take a stroll down memory lane     85
The Truth about the Lies You Tell Yourself: Why you are more important than what you do     105
Avoiding the Wasted Years: The ABCs of truth therapy     123
Escaping the Parent Trap: You can change your painful memories     139
The Inside Skinny on Those You Love: Exploring childhood memories can enrich your relationships     157
Zap 'em with a Psychological X-ray (Your Kids Will Probably Even Enjoy It!): Is your child heading in the right direction? How to know for sure     173
Are You a Fish out of Water?: Put your memories to work in your work     187
Epilogue: Mama, My Own Truth Therapist     203
Notes     209
About Dr. Kevin Leman     213
Resources   Dr. Kevin Leman     215