I can see this be a great book for certain. Unfortunately it didn’t resonate with me; found it to be too long winded. For example, when the question of “what is an emotion?” is brought up the author explains the limitations of current definitions but fails to provide and answer. As a result found myself reading references to “emotions” without the semantics on which to base myself. Only several chapters later is that question answered.

There are some helpful frameworks and references on to how to interpret emotions. If you are like me and like simple straight to the point guidance and/or have already done a lot work on yourself this book might not be for you.