Paul Pearsall (1942-2007) was an American

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and author.

Education

Pearsall was a 1963 graduate of the

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. His postgraduate degrees were earned at

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: a

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in Educational and Clinical Psychology in 1965, and PhD in Clinical and Educational Psychology in 1968. His postdoctoral work included studies at

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, and the

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and Albert Einstein Schools of Medicine.

Positive psychology

Pearsall is known for his work on positive psychology and is often citing the role of emotions such as hope and love in surviving stress, depression and trauma. For instance, he introduced the notion of personal "strange attractors" drawn to each other to produce a bond that allows a couple to navigate life's obstacles. Several of his books explained how positive thinking, perseverance, and being authentic can be achieved by rearranging one's emotions and outlook, developing a heightened will in the process. Pearsall is also known for counselling individuals who underwent

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and claimed that these patients experience significant and inexplicable change in personality after the surgery in which they became more like their donors in temperament and personal preferences.

Published works

*''Super Joy'',

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, *''Awe: The Delights and Dangers of Our Eleventh Emotion'' *''Ten Laws of Lasting Love'',

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, *''Sexual Healing: Using the Power of an Intimate, Loving Relationship to Heal Your Body and Soul'', Crown Publishers *''Toxic Success: How to Stop Striving and Start Thriving'', Inner Ocean Publishing, *''The Power of the Family'', Doubleday Books, *''The Last Self-Help Book You'll Ever Need: Repress Your Anger, Think Negatively, Be a Good Blamer, and Throttle Your Inner Child'', Basic, *''The Beethoven Factor: The New Positive Psychology of Hardiness, Happiness, Healing, and Hope'', Hampton Roads Publishing Company, 2003 *''The Heart's Code: Tapping the Wisdom and Power of Our Heart Energy'', Broadway Books, 1999, *''Super Immunity : Master Your Emotions and Improve Your Health'' 1988, *''Super Marital Sex'', 1987, *''Making Miracles'',

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, 1991 *''Write Your Own Pleasure Prescription: 60 Ways to Create Balance and Joy in Your Life'', 1997

Death

Pearsall died of a spontaneous

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on July 13, 2007.Official page
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