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Thinking and doing, supported by intelligence and energy are the fundamental building blocks of every personality. When you understand them, you can understand yourself and direct your life into the most advantageous and positive areas. And by knowing yourself, you will learn how to know others better. You may even find that being neurotic is normal and in some ways helpful to your well-being. There are a lot of books out on the "self help" subject, but here is a clear and common-sense examination of the subject of personality that makes for easy and thoughtful reading. We think you'll enjoy getting to know yourself. * * * * Virginia Schroeder Burnham served as a consultant in medical research to the Federal Government for the Senate, the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration. She developed several proprietorships dealing with inventions and medical instrumentation and her extensive volunteer activities culminated in her being knighted a Dame of Malta in 1985. She is also the author of "Since Time Began, The Truths and Myths About Sexual Orientation,"" The Lake With Two Dams, What You Should Know About Mental Illness" and "The Two-Edged Sword, A Study of the Paranoid Personality in Action," all from Sunstone Press. * * * * William H. Hampton, MD, graduated from Syracuse Medical School and took a psychiatric residency at Syracuse Veterans Administration Hospital and at New York Hospital in White Plains, New York. He participates in the Association for Alcohol and Addictions, the International Geriatric Society and many other professional associations relating to mental health. * * * * "The Midwest Book Review" called the book, "A fascinating and involving read that embraces the classic wisdom of Socrates himself when he said, 'Know thyself, for once we know ourselves, we may learn how to care for ourselves, but otherwise we never shall.' 'Knowing Yourself' is an especially commended addition to Self-Help/Self-Improvement reading lists."
