Product Description

Although there are many books about stress, this one is written specifically for lawyers. It outlines the reasons that law is one of the most stressful professions and presents self-help methods that are particularly appropriate for attorneys. Even the busiest of lawyers find it easy and useful to read.

When you practice law, stress comes with the territory. Such stressors as time pressures, competition and conflict can rob you of a satisfying career and fulfilling personal life. However, you don't have to suffer in silence. You can take action and this book shows you how.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #977725 in Books
• Published on: 1997-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 175 pages

Review
"The best feature of this volume is the logical, step-by-step analysis which the author uses to determine what causes stress, the impact that stress has upon our bodies and emotions, and how to react in a positive manner to stressors in our lives." -- John Brendon Gately, Law Practice Management Magazine

"When it comes to studying the high stress lives of America's lawyers, Amiram Elwork wrote the book. Literally." -- Mark Hyman, The Baltimore Sun

About the Author
Amiram Elwork is the Director of the Law-Psychology (J.D.-Psy.D.) Graduate Training Program at Widener University. He is also a national speaker and consultant to lawyers, law firms, and bar associations on how to manage law practices and enhance the psychological and leadership skills of lawyers.

Customer Reviews

Best In Its Class
This third edition is destined to be the classic authority on stress management for lawyers. It's not one of those touchy-feely books with no substance. It is very substantive and perceptive, as well as succinct and pragmatic. The author obviously understands lawyers and has written a very readable, logical and well-documented guidebook. In some sections, the author even manages to be inspirational and humorous.

The book covers everything you would want to know about stress and lawyers. The most helpful sections for me were the ones that deal with how lawyers can develop more effective thinking habits, be more in tune with their own and others' emotions, and be more true to their own values. There is also a section on how to apply all of these new skills to improve your time management habits, law practice management skills, and even family life. I recommend it enthusiastically.

Still great after all these years!
Even though this book was published in 1997, it is still very timely. After all, the type of stress that lawyers endure hasn't changed and neither have the techniques used to overcome it. I recently re-read it and gave it to a friend (another lawyer) to read- both of us were very glad that we did. It's the kind of book you read every time life seems overwhelming and too complex. The book simplifies things. It helps you understand precisely why you are stressed out and what you can do about it. It is easy to read, very practical and at the same time very profound.

Helpful for stressed lawyers
Lawyers need all the help that's available. This book is a strong step in the right direction. The many helpful areas included how to both avoid and deal with stressful situations. It was easy to read and contained valuable stress lowering and self esteem raising techniques.

Wayne D. Ford, Ph.D., author of "The Attorney's Guide to Stress Management" docwifford@msn.com