“I read your synopsis of the election and much of it is excellent. [re terrorism]: And you eloquently vouched for the credibility of that threat by repeating three key words: “They mean it.” Carry on!!!”

“Your article today was very well reasoned (I think they all are, but this particularly). I loved your analysis. You’ve helped put things into perspective for me.”

“Dr. Hurd, I’ve been reading your Daily Dose of Reason for about the last six months and just wanted to say ‘thank you.’ It’s dead on and makes sense. I grew up very religious and only relatively recently have dropped … Continue reading →

“I just read your article about ‘Saddam’s Admirers.’ I also read your article of June 25th about ‘How Sad to be a Clinton.’ We are so desperately in need of your perspective. I cannot help but admire your ability to … Continue reading →

“I’ve been reading your book, Effective Therapy, today and wanted to tell you how impressed I am with your thinking. You have presented a clear description of the state of psychotherapy as practiced by most people I know. …I particularly … Continue reading →

“A must-read book! Few books today tackle everyday problems in society honestly, without apology. I highly recommend ‘Grow Up America!’ to everyone and anyone interested in ‘Learning to Live the Happy Responsible Life.—

“Dear Dr. Hurd, I’ve been a subscriber to your Newsletter for some years now, and it is always good. One that really stands out is ‘The Grasshopper and the Ant,’ rewritten to be politically correct [Volume 10, Number 1]. The … Continue reading →

“I am getting so much out of ‘GROW UP AMERICA!’ that I just had to pass it on to you. I’ve just ordered three copies to give to my two daughters and a certain conservative talk show host I have … Continue reading →

“You can use [Grow Up America!] as I do the I Ching–open it anywhere and you’ll find something interesting and engaging to either agree with or argue with but definitely not be neutral about!”

“It was absolutely wonderful to read a ‘self-help’ book that was based on rational principles. I’ve made the mistake of buying some of the most popular self-help books on the shelf and was totally disappointed to find them, at best, … Continue reading →

“‘Grow Up America!’ belongs in every home in America. It’s candid, direct, concise and to the point. Be responsible for your actions, your feelings and your thoughts! For others? Absolutely not. For you? Absolutely. Dr. Hurd gives a whole different … Continue reading →

“A most insightful and provocative writing, sir. Thanks for indeed finding the silver lining on the cloud of horror that we all experienced yesterday. I was always under the impression that the reason for consulting psychotherapists was to have them … Continue reading →