This first book from relationship expert Johnson, who hosts a radio talk show and appears frequently on such shows as Montel Williams
and Jenny Jones, coaches readers on how to understand themselves in order to avoid repeating mistakes. Belying his sound-bite media persona, Johnson grounds his philosophy in reality, urging readers to dispel their self-delusions—of injury, oppression, etc.—and scrutinize the reasons they make harmful relationship choices. Johnson contends that readers must first ask themselves, " 'Why?:... Why are you embarking on this path?'" Like most good therapists, he suggests focusing on oneself instead of constantly blaming others for difficulties. (Nov.)
