Testimonials
These words speak for themselves!
"I have read book after book on relationships, positive thinking and self-improvement. No one has been this easy to understand and apply it’s principles as Mr. Winkler’s book "Stop Pretending And Start Practicing."
Mary S.
Housewife,
Austin, Texas
"I can tell you from personal experience in my own professional and personal life that the ideas and principles presented in the book "Stop Pretending And Start Practicing" can help you feel better about yourself, those around you, and your life in general. Mr. Winkler helps us recognize how we have been programmed to believe certain things about ourselves, others and relationships, which often sabotage the very happiness we desire. He discusses specific strategies, techniques and exercises we can use on our own to deal with virtually any stressful, frustrating or painful situation."
"What makes "A Pathway out of Pain" so very unique from other self-help books for Adult Children of Alcoholics is that it presents you with concrete rational alternatives to your irrational thinking, which will lead to more positive feelings, behavior, and interactions with others. You no longer have to be a slave to your past and its negative feelings."
Janet LaVallee
Psychologist - Marriage Counselor - ACOA
San Antonio, Texas
"Finally books with answers. There are thousands of self-help books that tell us how we got in this mess, but very few, if any, that give us step-by-step answers. Mr. Winkler is right - "No Thanks, I'd Rather be Happy"."
B. Conlin
Philadelphia, PA
"Once I stopped pretending and started practicing Mr. Winkler’s principles as outlined in the book "Stop Pretending And Start Practicing" people whom I had known for years began to question what I had done. They commented that I seemed genuinely happier and more relaxed and self-confident. All my relationships have improved drastically. The contents of this book should be a required course for all high school students."
Karen A.
Legal Secretary,
San Antonio, Texas
"Stop Pretending And Start Practicing" offers us many guidelines for emotional security."
VIVA Magazine
San Antonio Light Newspaper
San Antonio, Texas
"Thanks to the principles and techniques presented in "A Pathway out of Pain", I think I have finally broken the sick family mold and pattern."
Julie Bass
ACOA
"While appearing "too simple" the book "Stop Pretending And Start Practicing" contains the keys to happiness and success that can be applied to all aspects of life. Whether you put the keys in the lock is up to you."
Robert L.
Physician,
San Antonio, Texas
"The Eight-Step Guide presented in the book "Stop Pretending And Start Practicing" has become a valuable tool for dealing with unhealthy emotional patterns."
Victoria Stein
"Life Partners"
Palo Alto, California
"I found "Stop Pretending...."so good I bought copies for my brother and sister. Now they both have happy and loving relationships too."
Wayne F.
San Antonio, Texas
"I continue to have negative things happen to me each and every day. But, I no longer make the situation worse because I get mad or depressed. "No Thanks, I'd Rather be Happy" has given me the ability to keep calm and use my head."
Al Sanders
Chicago, IL
"My life has truly been blessed by the book "Stop Pretending And Start Practicing." Practicing Don Winkler’s techniques has brought more contentment to my life."
Liz Flanigen
Life-Style Counselor and Author
Nashville, Tennessee
"Mr. Winkler has compiled an insightful and comprehensive guide which when applied cannot only help, but actually save a failing relationship. I think "Stop Pretending And Start Practicing" should be required reading for anyone prior to marriage."
Dawn G.
Housewife
San Antonio, Texas
"Mr. Winkler is that rare counselor and writer who boldly attacks openly and head-on this blind slavery to feelings, which if not checked, get worse and worse. He attacks on intellectual and pragmatic grounds. He attacks and wins. Our minds naturally think in terms of metaphors, so all of his books are amazingly rich in metaphors that show us new ways out of old problems."
Homer McDonald
Psychoanalyst - Marriage Counselor
San Antonio, Texas
"This useful book "Stop Pretending And Start Practicing" offers straightforward step-by-step strategies for strengthening relationships. It is well worth reading and keeping in your reference library. It would also be an excellent book for clients.
The Therapists Report
American Association Of Behavioral Therapists
"If you have a child, relative or friend who is having difficulty in their relationship, and you really care about their happiness, then give them a copy of "Stop Pretending And Start Practicing."
William H.
Communications Engineer
San Antonio, Texas
"To actually practice changing my ways was the most difficult undertaking that I could imagine. But, peace of mind and happiness are worth the effort. I am a better Mother as a direct result of the ideas and concepts presented in the book "Stop Pretending And Start Practicing." Your principles have given me an ability to accept daily challenges and still continue toward MY goals."
Terry Z.
Single parent
San Antonio, Texas
Publishers Note: These are just a few of the thousands of positive statements that have been made about Mr. Winkler and his books. As of this date there has never been a negative word written or a single book returned.