We cannot help but be fascinated by the emotions that we see in ourselves and others: an absorbing book exploring the extraordinary feelings which make us human, from a rising media star. Claudia Hammond wrote and presented the acclaimed and very popular Radio 4 series 'Emotional Rollercoaster' which explored the science of emotions: what they are, why they happen and how they are created. Emotional Rollercoaster takes the reader through the full spectrum of emotions: fear, sadness, anger, happiness, disgust, hate, jealousy, love, sympathy and guilt. It traces the progress from fear, which is present from birth, to more complex emotions like sympathy and hope and explores the science behind them. Each emotion is vividly evoked by Claudia's experiences and those of others. This unique book explains clearly and memorably everything from why we feel better after a good cry to how bottling up your anger can be good for you. Packed with surprising discoveries and eccentric stories, Emotional Rollercoaster argues that emotions are far more complex than we realise. Includes PS Section * There is no equivalent book on this subject.

* The sane 'other side' of the self-help market, this book will appeal to everyone who bought The Consolations of Philosophy and more besides. * A second series of Emotional Rollercoaster was commissioned by R4 for transmission in 2004. Her R4 series on landmark experiments in psychology, 'Mind Changers', was highly acclaimed. * Claudia Hammond is already in talks with Channel 4 about a TV series related to the book. Ambitious, talented and attractive, she is a media star in the making.