Are we too focused on abundance? What can childhood teach us about bad behavior? And should we strive for happiness, or is there perhaps something better to strive for? In On Balance, renowned psychoanalyst Adam Phillips explores several pressing questions related to how we try to manage our conflicting desires, needs, and motives. Through essays on abundance, child development, fairy tales, and the pursuit of happiness, Phillips offers stirring arguments, witty wordplay, and plenty of intellectual and emotional food for thought on literature and life. Intertaal delivers this work quickly and reliably, making it perfect for use in education, at work, or for self-study. Suitable for advanced students of English (C1-C2 level).