{"product_id":"im-ok-youre-ok-1","title":"I'm Ok, You're Ok by Thomas A. Harris","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"114\" data-start=\"40\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"55\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eBook Summary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"230\" data-start=\"116\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cem data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"20\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eI'm OK – You're OK\u003c\/em\u003e (1967) is a groundbreaking self-help book by psychiatrist Thomas A. Harris, introducing Transactional Analysis (TA) to a broad audience.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBased on the work of Dr. Eric Berne, TA explores how individuals' interactions—referred to as \"transactions\"—are influenced by three ego states: Parent, Adult, and Child.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"310\" data-start=\"232\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHarris presents four primary \"life positions\" that shape our self-perception and interactions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-end=\"802\" data-start=\"312\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"433\" data-start=\"312\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"433\" data-start=\"315\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eI'm OK – You're OK:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eA healthy, balanced state where individuals feel good about themselves and others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"556\" data-start=\"435\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"556\" data-start=\"438\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eI'm OK – You're Not OK:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eA defensive position where one sees oneself as superior and others as inferior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0365383\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"679\" data-start=\"558\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"679\" data-start=\"561\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eI'm Not OK – You're OK:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eA submissive stance, often leading to feelings of inadequacy and dependence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"802\" data-start=\"681\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"802\" data-start=\"684\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eI'm Not OK – You're Not OK:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eA pessimistic outlook, often associated with depression or despair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/drthomasharris.com\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"962\" data-start=\"804\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe book emphasizes that adopting the \"I'm OK – You're OK\" mindset can lead to healthier relationships and personal fulfillment.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHarris provides practical advice on recognizing and changing negative patterns, improving communication, and fostering emotional well-being.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHis accessible writing style made complex psychological concepts understandable to the general public.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1082\" data-start=\"964\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSince its publication, \u003cem data-end=\"43\" data-start=\"23\"\u003eI'm OK – You're OK\u003c\/em\u003e has sold over 15 million copies worldwide and has been translated into numerous languages, making it one of the most influential self-help books of the 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/I%27m_OK_%E2%80%93_You%27re_OK?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1131\" data-start=\"1089\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1131\" data-start=\"1089\"\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1291\" data-start=\"1133\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Thomas A. Harris\u003c\/strong\u003e (1910–1995) was an American psychiatrist and author renowned for his work in popularizing Transactional Analysis.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAfter earning his medical degree from Temple University in 1940, Harris served as a psychiatrist in the U.S. Navy during World War II, where he gained firsthand experience in crisis management and group dynamics.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFollowing his military service, he entered private practice and became a prominent advocate for Transactional Analysis, collaborating closely with its founder, Dr. Eric Berne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1451\" data-start=\"1293\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIn addition to \u003cem data-end=\"35\" data-start=\"15\"\u003eI'm OK – You're OK\u003c\/em\u003e, Harris co-authored \u003cem data-end=\"68\" data-start=\"56\"\u003eStaying OK\u003c\/em\u003e (1985) with his wife, Amy Bjork Harris, further exploring the principles of TA.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe remained active in his psychiatric practice throughout his life, continuing to influence the field of psychology until his passing in 1995.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44273863688449,"sku":"2S7OI3BWH-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/VSJNFB.jpg?v=1697287130","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/im-ok-youre-ok-1","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}