Reviews
"The many revealing case studies, self-analysis tools, and the autho's personal story of his struggle with workaholism make for a thorough, solid package." -Library Journal, Praise for the first edition: "Psychology professor and psychotherapist Bryan E. Robinson trains his practiced eyes on the workplace in Chained to the Desk . In chapters like "Treating Work Addiction as a Family Disease" and "The Childhoods of Workaholics," Robinson begins with a case study and then explores the various beliefs, motivations and fears that propel people to overwork. This useful, well-tuned guide will serve therapists and the many people affected by the disease equally well." - Publishers Weekly, "Robinson manages to cut to the heart of so many of today's problems and offers practical suggestions for those of us who have suffered from work addiction. His book raises concern about the future of a nation that is chained to the desk, and for the children of parents who come home depleted and empty at the end of the day. A sober voice in a work-delirious culture." -Patricia Love,co-author of Hot Monogamy, Workaholics, their families, friends, and colleagues will welcome this comprehensive guide book. Robinson approaches workaholism with pragmatic and effective strategies designed to overcome the resistance with which most workaholics greet attempts to change them. This is also the first book I know of to look closely at the effect of workaholism on family members and children, the people who often feel most strongly its effects.", Praise for the first edition: "Psychology professor and psychotherapist Bryan E. Robinson trains his practiced eyes on the workplace in Chained to the Desk . In chapters like "Treating Work Addiction as a Family Disease" and "The Childhoods of Workaholics," Robinson begins with a case study and then explores the various beliefs, motivations and fears that propel people to overwork. This useful, well-tuned guide will serve therapists and the many people affected by the disease equally well." - Publishers Weekly ,, As seen on 20/20 , The Early Show , and ABC World News Tonight Praise for the first edition:"Psychology professor and psychotherapist Bryan E. Robinson trains his practiced eyes on the workplace in Chained to the Desk . In chapters like "Treating Work Addiction as a Family Disease" and "The Childhoods of Workaholics," Robinson begins with a case study and then explores the various beliefs, motivations and fears that propel people to overwork. This useful, well-tuned guide will serve therapists and the many people affected by the disease equally well."-- Publishers Weekly "The many revealing case studies, self-analysis tools, and the autho's personal story of his struggle with workaholism make for a thorough, solid package."-- Library Journal "Along with readable stories that illustrate the problems of work addiction, Robinson offers real information on how to remedy it. Once again he leads the way in treatment of this serious disorder, at a time when others continue to minimize it. An important resource for everyone concerned with the damage workaholism causes to self, family, and career."--Gayle Porter, Rutgers University"Robinson manages to cut to the heart of so many of today's problems and offers practical suggestions for those of us who have suffered from work addiction. His book raises concern about the future of a nation that is chained to the desk, and for the children of parents who come home depleted and empty at the end of the day. A sober voice in a work-delirious culture."--Patricia Love, co-author of Hot Monogamy "Workaholics, their families, friends, and colleagues will welcome this comprehensive guide book. Robinson approaches workaholism with pragmatic and effective strategies designed to overcome the resistance with which most workaholics greet attempts to change them. This is also the first book I know of to look closely at the effect of workaholism on family members and children, the people who often feel most strongly its effects."--John Bradshaw, author of Homecoming: Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child, Praise for the first edition:"Psychology professor and psychotherapist Bryan E. Robinson trains his practiced eyes on the workplace inChained to the Desk. In chapters like "Treating Work Addiction as a Family Disease" and "The Childhoods of Workaholics," Robinson begins with a case study and then explores the various beliefs, motivations and fears that propel people to overwork. This useful, well-tuned guide will serve therapists and the many people affected by the disease equally well." -Publishers Weekly, "Workaholics, their families, friends, and colleagues will welcome this comprehensive guide book. Robinson approaches workaholism with pragmatic and effective strategies designed to overcome the resistance with which most workaholics greet attempts to change them. This is also the first book I know of to look closely at the effect of workaholism on family members and children, the people who often feel most strongly its effects." - John Bradshaw, author ofHomecoming: Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child, "Workaholics, their families, friends, and colleagues will welcome this comprehensive guide book. Robinson approaches workaholism with pragmatic and effective strategies designed to overcome the resistance with which most workaholics greet attempts to change them. This is also the first book I know of to look closely at the effect of workaholism on family members and children, the people who often feel most strongly its effects."" -John Bradshaw,author of Homecoming: Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child, "Along with readable stories that illustrate the problems of work addiction, Robinson offers real information on how to remedy it. Once again he leads the way in treatment of this serious disorder, at a time when others continue to minimize it. An important resource for everyone concerned with the damage workaholism causes to self, family, and career." - Gayle Porter, Rutgers University, (" Getting Wasted weaves many detailed stories of college drunkenness into a compelling account of its communal nature. Students don't drink alone or get drunk alone. They do it together and the togetherness helps explain theirotherwise baffling, self-destructive activities. This book is must reading for anyone interested in college students, drinking, and the combination of the two." )-(Howard Becker),(author of Outsiders: Studies In The Sociology Of Deviance ), Praise for the first edition: "Psychology professor and psychotherapist Bryan E. Robinson trains his practiced eyes on the workplace in Chained to the Desk . In chapters like "Treating Work Addiction as a Family Disease" and "The Childhoods of Workaholics," Robinson begins with a case study and then explores the various beliefs, motivations and fears that propel people to overwork. This useful, well-tuned guide will serve therapists and the many people affected by the disease equally well.", "The book offers a realistic portrayal of socially bonding drinking behaviors and attitudes. Vander Ven suggests stellar ways campuses can reduce the harm of excessive drinking."-Library Journal,, Along with readable stories that illustrate the problems of work addiction, Robinson offers real information on how to remedy it. Once again he leads the way in treatment of this serious disorder, at a time when others continue to minimize it. An important resource for everyone concerned with the damage workaholism causes to self, family, and career., "Robinson manages to cut to the heart of so many of today's problems and offers practical suggestions for those of us who have suffered from work addiction. His book raises concern about the future of a nation that is chained to the desk, and for the children of parents who come home depleted and empty at the end of the day. A sober voice in a work-delirious culture." - Patricia Love, co-author ofHot Monogamy, "Along with readable stories that illustrate the problems of work addiction, Robinson offers real information on how to remedy it. Once again he leads the way in treatment of this serious disorder, at a time when others continue to minimize it. An important resource for everyone concerned with the damage workaholism causes to self, family, and career." -Gayle Porter,Rutgers University, The many revealing case studies, self-analysis tools, and the autho's personal story of his struggle with workaholism make for a thorough, solid package., "The many revealing case studies, self-analysis tools, and the autho's personal story of his struggle with workaholism make for a thorough, solid package." - Library Journal ,, "Robinson manages to cut to the heart of so many of today's problems and offers practical suggestions for those of us who have suffered from work addiction. His book raises concern about the future of a nation that is chained to the desk, and for the children of parents who come home depleted and empty at the end of the day. A sober voice in a work-delirious culture." - Patricia Love, co-author of Hot Monogamy, "Workaholics, their families, friends, and colleagues will welcome this comprehensive guide book. Robinson approaches workaholism with pragmatic and effective strategies designed to overcome the resistance with which most workaholics greet attempts to change them. This is also the first book I know of to look closely at the effect of workaholism on family members and children, the people who often feel most strongly its effects."" - John Bradshaw, author of Homecoming: Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child, "The many revealing case studies, self-analysis tools, and the autho's personal story of his struggle with workaholism make for a thorough, solid package." - Library Journal, "A book of enduring significance, persuasive enough to reframe how a social problem is fundamentally understood. Vander Ven's analysis deepens our understanding of college drinking, how it works and its appeal." -Amy Best,author of Fast Cars, Cool Rides: The Accelerating World of Youth and Their Cars, ( "Vander Ven analyzes the college drinking culture in an entirely new way --- through the eyes of college drinkers themselves. In doing so, he brings a unique voice to the college drinking debate, which will shape the discussion for decades to come. This is a must read for anyone who wants to understand college drinking and its consequences." )-(Kathleen A. Bogle),(author of Hooking Up: Sex, Dating, and Relationships on Campus ), Robinson manages to cut to the heart of so many of today's problems and offers practical suggestions for those of us who have suffered from work addiction. His book raises concern about the future of a nation that is chained to the desk, and for the children of parents who come home depleted and empty at the end of the day. A sober voice in a work-delirious culture.