Clearly this book was not written just to prove that its authors could read and write. It represents an earnest attempt to publicize principles of mental hygiene. It serves to call attention to the fact of the psychological level of the body and to the possibility of that awareness influencing psychic action favourably. Containing many wise observations and instructive accounts, its wholesome intentions and truth-seeking tendencies are noticeable. Its range of subject-matter is intelligently inclusive. In organization it is eclectic. More than does the average mental hygiene book, it appropriates the contributions of psycho-analysis for its formation.

Happiness based upon health, meaning whole or sound, is cited as the human goal. The entire book is given over to the demonstration of the validity of the statement: our emotional states as definitely determine the well-being of our bodies as they reflect it. 'Management' of emotions is offered as being