"Letters to a Young Therapist gives voice to Mary Pipher's practice with a mix of storytelling and sharp-eyed observation. Much of what she tells us is profound in its simplicity: "Good therapy helps people be kinder, calmer and more authentic. They become more awake, more tolerant and altruistic."" "Mary Pipher takes a refreshingly inventive approach to therapy - fiercely optimistic, free of dogma or psychobabble, and laced with generous wisdom. In an increasingly stressful world, she offers "therapy for our times," showing us how to revitalize our emotional landscapes and get back to basics. Whether she's recommending daily swims for a sluggish teenager, encouraging a timid husband to become bolder, or simply bearing witness to a bereaved parent's sorrow, Pipher's warmth and insight shine from every page of this powerfully engaging guide to living a healthy life."--BOOK JACKET.