"This Is Your Brain On Joy" by Dr. Earl Henslin

I would highly recommend this book although, to be honest, I was skeptical of what it's message would be. Through experience I have found that some people (often from a traditional Christian perspective) do not understand the complexity of depression and anxiety in relation to how it can actually affect an individuals life. Finding contentment and joy is not always as easy as sending up a prayer or reading your bible. There are measures that need to be taken to treat the problem.

I was very pleased with Dr. Henslin's writing style; as well as, how the book structured. He wrote in an understandable way and that he wants those non-medical people to understand the causes behind these disorders and how we can go about helping ourselves through our diet, how we process different experiences, etc. The "Amen Brain System Checklist" was excellent. It was very insightful and I liked how it tied in with the previous chapters. It helped to pull everything together in the end so that you could apply it to your specific situation.

I was encouraged by the way Dr. Henslin emphasized treatment in a well-rounded way, rather than strictly encouraging medication. I will definitely recommend this book to friends and family to help give them a greater understanding of how to encourage contentment in all things, even when they don't go our way. Overall, a very encouraging and insightful book.