The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck (1980, Paperback)

This is a wonderful guide to how a person's spiritual health and psychological health are intertwined and how to change core attitudes that may be stopping you from being the person you are meant to be. I read this book over 10 years ago when my life was going through major turmoil and it was truly a life changing book. My outlook on how I approach life's challenges has totally changed for the good. I purchased this book for a friend who is going through at tough time in the hopes it brings her the same comfort and enlightenment that it bought me.

I once owned the book "The Road Less Traveled" about 15 years ago. I was going through a very tough period in my life and this book helped me through it. During a move it was lost. I tried to get it at the library however it was never in. I missed being able to refer to this soul calming book for years. I was very happy to find it on Eba
This book is written on a Christian perspective, however it is never preachy.
Any one looking to understand themselves, understand life and its challenges will find this book truly helpful.

Who can say anything negative about a book whose first line is "Life is difficult"? Starting with this truism, Dr. Peck in this older but still very relevant book, shows that not only can mental health and spiritual growth be coupled but are one in the same.

Having worked in the field of mental health for over thirty years I am amazed at some of the naive statements I hear about the secularism of mental health. Without values and learning about others we have no society--only anarchy. In the same vein, an individual without values and compassion is isolated and, in most cases, meets the definition of mental illness.

For once and for all, let Dr. Peck walk you through such chapters as love, grace and commitment. It is when we are able to find a way to let go of our expectations and learn to accept life that we can truly enjoy this wonderful walk together.

Recommended reading for all--a must for any health care professional or religious leader !!!

Excellent book. I'm about 3/4 of the way done and it has already been one of the best books I've ever read.

The book is a good book. I decided to buy the book due to a class I attended and it was mentioned in the class. Although I got the book at no cost due to excessive writing in the book, the seller sent the book to me and did a very good job and he felt really bad about the writing. I still would have paid for it but he has excellent selling skills. Thank you very much. Tammy Rivera

A "must read" for all humans. Don't wait till a life crisis envelopes you. Read Peck's insightful work that guides you through self-examination and necessary alterations in your life's bad habits. All should read several times throughout life to get differing insights: at 18, 25, 35,50, 65 and thereafter.

A classic in the genre of self-help... original views on becoming a better person even though mental health or addiction problems may be present.

I'm in awe of this book. I wish I would have read it when it was written(1979)...how my life could have possibly been different. Peck is one very smart man and this book actually has given me more hope than anything in a long time. I will be starting Further Down the Road Less Travelled next and I'm very excited about it. Anyone interested in healing and spiritual growth should find this book very informative.