Why Are You Worrying

Why Are You Worrying (1995)
By Joseph W. Ciarrochi
Published by Paulist Press – ISBN: 9780809135615
Condition: Good (as certified by the ever-anxious graders at Crappy Old Books)

Finally, a book that asks the question everyone’s grandmother, therapist, and barista has asked at some point: Why Are You Worrying? Joseph W. Ciarrochi’s 1995 offering is part gentle spiritual guide, part practical pep talk, and part philosophical poke in the ribs. Published by Paulist Press, it sits at the intersection of faith, psychology, and the timeless human hobby of stressing out over things we can’t control. Whether you’re fretting about traffic, global collapse, or whether your neighbor is secretly judging your recycling habits, Ciarrochi invites you to put down the worry beads and consider a calmer way of being.

This copy is in Good condition. Translation: the cover has been handled, the corners may be showing early signs of existential angst, and the spine has seen enough action to know that life is rarely perfect—but all the pages are intact, legible, and ready to reassure you that yes, things will probably be okay. It’s a survivor, like most of us, carrying a few creases but still standing tall.

Inside, expect clear prose with a pastoral slant, drawing on both psychological insight and spiritual tradition. No fire-and-brimstone finger-wagging here—just a steady voice that suggests maybe you could unclench your jaw and take a breath.

So here it is: Why Are You Worrying, a small but mighty 1990s paperback determined to talk you down from the ledge of your overactive brain. Another fine item from Crappy Old Books, where even the anxious self-help titles arrive slightly worn, entirely readable, and possibly more effective than chamomile tea.

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