THE SECRET OF “THE SECRET”

Kathleen McInerney delivers a well-researched analysis of how and why media products based on the law of attraction have captivated the nation's attention. The author explains that "The Secret"—based on positive psychology and the practices of mindfulness and living intentionally—was a response to a cultural need. She then skillfully unpacks every possible aspect of using what you think about to bring what you want into your life. One of the freshest voices in audio, McInerney gets every phrase right and adds appealing doses of surprise at just the right moments. Her pitch and pacing convey youthful enthusiasm for this thoughtful study of a fascinating personal development subculture. T.W. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2008]