Paul Pearsall

Paul Pearsall (1942 – July 13, 2007) was an American neuropsychologist and author.

Education Pearsall was a 1963 graduate of the University of Michigan. His postgraduate degrees were earned at Wayne State University: a master's degree in Educational and Clinical Psychology in 1965, and a PhD in Clinical and Educational Psychology in 1968. His postdoctoral work included studies at United States Army War College, and the Arizona, Harvard, and Albert Einstein Schools of Medicine.

Positive psychology Pearsall is known for his work on positive psychology and often cites the role of emotions such as hope and love in surviving stress, depression, and psychological trauma. For instance, he introduced the notion of personal "strange attractors" drawn to each other to produce a bond that allows a couple to navigate life's obstacles. Several of his books explained how positive thinking, perseverance, and being authentic can be achieved by rearranging one's emotions and outlook, developing a heightened will in the process.

Published works Super Joy, Doubleday Books, Awe: The Delights and Dangers of Our Eleventh Emotion Ten Laws of Lasting Love, Simon & Schuster, Sexual Healing: Using the Power of an Intimate, Loving Relationship to Heal Your Body and Soul, Crown Publishers Toxic Success: How to Stop Striving and Start Thriving, Inner Ocean Publishing, The Power of the Family, Doubleday Books, The Last Self-Help Book You'll Ever Need: Repress Your Anger, Think Negatively, Be a Good Blamer, and Throttle Your Inner Child, Basic, The Beethoven Factor: The New Positive Psychology of Hardiness, Happiness, Healing, and Hope, Hampton Roads Publishing Company, 2003, The Heart's Code: Tapping the Wisdom and Power of Our Heart Energy, Broadway Books, 1999, Super Immunity: Master Your Emotions and Improve Your Health 1988, Super Marital Sex, Futura, 1987, Making Miracles, Prentice Hall Press, 1991, The Pleasure Prescription: To Love, to Work, to Play-Life in the Balance, Hunter House Publishing, 1996, Write Your Own Pleasure Prescription: 60 Ways to Create Balance and Joy in Your Life, Hunter House Publishers, 1997,