Paul Hellman, a management consultant with a master’s degree in psychology, has worked with such companies as Citibank, Fidelity Investments, Hewlett-Packard, JPMorgan, Merck, and Reader’s Digest. His humor pieces have appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Boston Globe. Appearing regularly on NPR’s Marketplace, Hellman has also been a commentator on the lighter side of office life for CNN’s Financial Network and CNBC.
"A zippy, snappy, smart, funny, and above all useful guide. This is a light read with a hefty message." -- Edward M. Hallowell, M.D., author of "Worry," and Psychiatry Instructor, Harvard Medical School
"An incredible book of wit and wisdom. A must read for anyone who worries about anything. I loved it!" -- Richard Carlson, bestselling author of "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff... And It's All Small Stuff"
Give someone you love a copy....This book will remind you, readers, that nobody's job is a picnic. -- Ann LeFarge, Constant Reader
Great fun combined with some profound thinking! -- Albert Elllis, Ph.D., author of A Guide to Rational Living
In my editions of Parachute?, I have always quoted something brilliant that Paul Hellman said... Highly recommended, of course! -- Richard N. Bolles, author of What Color is Your Parachute?
It's one of the wisest (and funniest) books I've ever read... this one shines like a diamond in a pile of pebbles. -- Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., author of Minding the Body, Mending the Mind
Practical and humorous, wise advice on how to cope with and eliminate stress at work. -- Herbert Benson, M.D., author of The Relaxation Response
Refreshing and devilishly funny... -- PopMatters Books
[Hellman's] techniques deal with finding the upside when you think you're upside down. All the techniques are rock solid. -- Jim Pawlak, Biz Books