Jack Land, Ph.D., provides a realistic blueprint for living smart in today's world. This book zeroes in on the four major areas of life - self, nature, others and God - and how they interconnect with meeting your first five basic human needs. You will learn about: depression, anger and violence building self-esteem healing of your past why personal power is so important discovering and developing your talents why goofing off is helpful making friends and knowing who to trust sex, love and commitments seeking Faith and finding God This book will help those who are hurt, angry, depressed, or confused; parents, grandparents, and professionals who wish to understand and help their children, grandchildren, or clientele; or anyone interested in learning more about themselves, their place in the world, and how to be both happy and productive. Filled with real-life cases, helpful tips and inspiring messages, Life in the Smart Lane is a great tool for living smart. Dr. Land holds degrees from Notre Dame, Catholic University, and a Ph.D. in Child Development and Family Relations from Syracuse University. He has fifty years experience in the social service, mental health and criminal justice fields as a therapist, supervisor, department head, teacher, consultant, newspaper columnist, and expert witness in Ohio, New York, Florida, and North Carolina. He co-founded the South County Mental Health Center in Florida. Dr. Land hails from Schenectady and currently lives in Florida with his wife of 48 years, Jeanette. He is a parent and grandparent. Publisher's website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/LifeInTheSmartL