Lessons on Living: Finding Your Way Through Life's Ups and Downs from the respected New Zealand psychologist and bestselling author

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Bestselling author Nigel Latta's simple psychological toolkit for life's ups and downs.

What do you do when you're told you only have months to live?

If you're like Nigel Latta, first, you're going to eat a lot of ice cream. Then, you're going to assemble a mental toolbox to deal with every conceivable conundrum the world could throw at you (the small ones and the big ones).

After three decades working as a clinical psychologist, Nigel found there are just three principles you need to deal with life's ups and downs. Whether you want to be a better parent, build an empire or get through some tough times, these easy-to-carry principles will help you to do that.

Consider this book a guide to how to respond in any situation, drive your own bus, and do it all with resilience, joy and attention to what matters most.

Bestselling author Nigel Latta's simple psychological toolkit for life's ups and downs. What do you do when you're told you only have months to live? If you're like Nigel Latta, first, you're going to eat a lot of ice cream. Then, you're going to assemble a mental toolbox to deal with every conc...

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Shelley Docherty
November 10, 2025
I've always has huge respect for Nigel, and know even more so, hands down the Best Book I've read in a long while😊🏆. So much can be gained for reading this, and to be fair all his other books, so sad he's passed. Epic Read An Awesome ZigZagy New Zealander 🇳🇿🏇🕊
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About the author

Nigel Latta was a renowned clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and television presenter. During his life, Latta wrote eight books, published in 19 different countries, with translations into 15 different languages. His work as a clinical psychologist spanned two decades and reflected a dual interest in both forensic psychology and working with young people and their families.Latta was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2012 Queen's Birthday and Diamond Jubilee Honours, for services as a psychologist.

Nigel Latta was a renowned clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and television presenter. During his life, Latta wrote eight books, published in 19 different countries, with translations into 15 different languages. His work as a clinical psychologist spanned two decades and reflected a dua...

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