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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. Over thirty years working as a clinical psychologist, Nigel Latta assembled a personal toolkit based on three simple principles. These principles helped him to be more resilient, joyful, and attuned to what matters most....
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Bestselling author Nigel Latta's simple psychological toolkit for life's ups and downs.
Over thirty years working as a clinical psychologist, Nigel Latta assembled a personal toolkit based on three simple principles. These principles helped him to be more resilient, joyful, and attuned to what matters most. The same principles have helped him through some difficult times as well, such as his own incurable cancer diagnosis. However, they also guided him to the woman who became the great love of his life.
Full of wisdom for every conceivable conundrum, Lessons on Living will show the way through everything from parenting to empire-building, and help you find the strength within to do the things that need to be done with clear intent and purpose.
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ISBN: 9781775542933
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 October 2025
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)
Audience: General / adult
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Weight: 384g
Pages: 304
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About the Author
Nigel Latta is a respected senior clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and television presenter. Latta has written eight books, published in 19 different countries, with translations into 15 different languages. Over the last fifteen years he's been a sought-after keynote speaker on the topic of resilience, engaged by brands, NGO's, the defence force, and government agencies. His work as a clinical psychologist spans over two decades and reflects 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.
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