“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 →

“I printed this and copied it for my fellow office workers. All who read it thoroughly agreed with you. I hope all of your friends/family are safe.”

“I just finished reading your article, ‘911: The Day America Grew Up.’ I am (nearly) speechless with admiration at your brilliant eloquence and heartsick that it took these tragedies to wake us all up and help us understand how close … Continue reading →

“I say this as an individual, and not on behalf of this paper: Thank you. Your editorial piece said everything I’ve been thinking for the last day and a half. Thank you, because you may not realize how much it … Continue reading →

“I listened to the show online this morning: It was excellent. (And even though I hate the sound of my voice, I listened to that part, too.)  A really interesting thing was that at the beginning of the show, when you … Continue reading →