I bought a copy of Candice Pert's book Molecules of Emotion at SEPA and
read it over Spring Break. I loved it. She recounts the beginnings of
psychoimmunoneurology and takes us from her beginnings in Snyder's lab to
the present. The format follows what she might present to an audience. It
was very readable. The narrative is on three levels. She talks about the
science of how the opiate receptors were identified, how peptides work, and
their locations throughout the body. It is her view that these peptides are
the physical manifestation of, and source of, emotions. At another level,
she discusses the dynamics of how the art of Science is REALLY done in
America- politically. Finally, she shares her personal experiences
including moments of discovery, her relationships, and how she has managed
the integration of emotion, spirituality, and healing. I highly recommend it.
Dr. Joyce Johnson
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Developmental/ Experimental
Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
