The famous psychologist, doctor and poet Levi Vladimir is familiar to many in the world bestseller entitled "The Art of Being Myself." In the Soviet Union, people heard about the legendary book. She and other works of the psychologist manually copied and transferred to each other. Viewers also remember the doctor as the host of the Musical Pharmacy, a popular radio program that millions have listened to. Consider the main works of the author, which brought him world fame, and get acquainted with the facts of his creative, personal life.
Biography
Levi Vladimir was born in the Russian capital in 1938. The father of the future psychoanalyst was a metallurgical scientist, and his mother a chemical engineer. In his childhood, Vladimir loved to make music. And the boy was attracted to sports. He tried himself as a boxer, and was even able to become a candidate for master of sports. But fate turned out differently.
After graduation, the young man entered a medical school. After receiving a diploma, he worked in the direction - at first an ambulance doctor, then a psychotherapist, and then became a research fellow at the Institute of Psychiatry. There, Levy founded a new medical field - suicide, to pay more attention to the study of the causes of suicide and look for ways to prevent them.
Career
In 1966, the doctor defended his thesis. Then began the vigorous activity of the doctor in the field of psychology and psychiatry. Levy worked at the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Academy of Education. The doctor spent a lot of work to solve the problems of children's education.
The author of many scientific works is Vladimir Levy. Doctor’s books are re-read several times. In total, he wrote more than 60 scientific papers. In 1974, Levy became an honorary member of the Union of Russian Writers.
Since 2005, the doctor has been the host of the Musical Pharmacy program on Radio Russia. In it, Vladimir told the audience how music can affect the human psyche. The program lasted a little over a year.
Best books
Each work that Levy Vladimir produced was sold in a million copies. Some of the books were hard to get and people spent hours at the library hoping to get at least a copy. Pirate works were also issued, which were also quickly sold out. The best and most unique Levy bestsellers are:
- "The hunt for thought."
- "The art of being yourself."
- "The cure for laziness."
- "Mistakes of health."
- "The ABC of sanity."
- "Where to live."
- "The hired god."
- "500 best poems of the world."
- "The lonely friend of the lonely."
- "The art of being different."
- "The color of fate."
- "A non-standard child."
- "Confession of the Hypnotist."
The author's works have been translated into 26 languages. Levi Vladimir Lvovich presents the material in an interesting and accessible way. Books are easy to read - the doctor talks to readers in a free manner. On the pages of his works, irony turns into a serious recipe, and the psychological test turns into a parable or a funny verse.
"The art of being yourself"
The book deservedly takes a place in the list of popular world bestsellers. The advice gathered in scientific work has changed the lives of millions of people. Vladimir Levy teaches to control your emotions, use hidden opportunities and improve yourself. “The art of being yourself” is a collection of invaluable recommendations that contribute to personal growth and success in life. And it’s also a kind of healing book for those who seek to unleash their inner potential. The work harmoniously collected ancient truths and new methods of medicine, scientific psychological research.
The main idea that Vladimir Levy wants to convey to readers: the art of being yourself is regular autogenous training according to a proven technique that allows you to stay healthy and feel positive emotions.
The author highlights the following issues.
- Man is perfection in an imperfect world.
- Health and inner harmony are achieved and maintained through daily auto-training and self-hypnosis.
- A detailed description of auto-training and exercises to become happy.
- The logic inherent in women and men.
The tips collected in the book are useful in practice:
- managers whose activities are associated with constant stress,
- Entrepreneurs who want to learn how to build business relationships with business partners,
- sales managers
- specialists in the field of oratory,
- psychologists, psychotherapists,
- timid, shy people.
To become truly happy, you need to learn to be yourself. And for this you must first of all love yourself.
“The art of being different”
The scientific work, which is contained in the pages of a small book, had a magical effect on readers. The book has won the hearts of millions of people, but it turned out to have just as many ill-wishers. And yet she was able to hold out in the ranking of the most popular and readable books in the world. Thanks to her, many imitators appeared who wanted to be as successful as Vladimir Levy.
“The Art of Being Different” is a collection of poetic psychotherapy. The main feature of the book is the manner in which the author communicates with readers. Instead of using dry medical terminology, the doctor uses a different trick: he describes interesting treatment methods in the form of games and jokes. Philosophical revelations here coexist with literary lyrics and practical exercises; serious instructions give way to jokes that relax the brain. This is probably the main feature of Leva's style - he speaks to the reader as a long-time friend, allowing himself some liberties in communication.
“The art of being different” is the doctor’s advice that helps you change yourself without changing yourself. They learn to behave correctly in society, to communicate with others. And most importantly, valuable recommendations can be found in the work, allowing to achieve internal changes and harmony.
In Levy's book, Vladimir gives unusual advice to shy people. To overcome internal confusion, you should dial an unfamiliar phone number. When at the other end of the wire they pick up the phone and say “Hello”, you need to seriously ask the Snake Gorynych to the device. The psychologist believes that such a fun way really helps to overcome internal stiffness and shyness. He also instills improvisation skills for effective and fearless interaction with a partner. The described approach played a cruel joke with Levy himself. After reading the book, for some time he was called young men and women and asked the Serpent Gorynych. At first, it angered and annoyed the doctor. And after he reconciled and presented himself as the caller, the real Gorynych.
Many psychologists consider Levy's method to be tactless. Doctors have said more than once that such a technique does not look delicate towards unfamiliar subscribers. But the psychoanalyst did not embarrass criticism of his work.
In the book, the author reflects on the topics of good and evil. So Levy ironically described his attitude to the proverb “Love your enemy ...”. He explained to readers that it is possible to love an ill-wisher until a certain point - until he kills you. And then there will be no one to love the enemy. From all this it follows that kindness must be reasonable.
The paper also provides practical recommendations on how to act in situations when they want to hit or beat him. The author tells readers about funny tricks: “medical”, “crazy”, “deaf” and others, which allow you to confuse the enemy and deprive him of the desire to use physical force.
The style of storytelling in the book is peculiar and unlike any other. But this catches readers who cannot tear themselves away from the pages without having read all the doctor’s advice to the end.
"The cure for laziness"
This is a vivid and popular work, saturated with irony, wit, optimistic description of problems. Probably, only Vladimir Levy can present the material in this way. "The cure for laziness" is the author’s dialogue with the reader, in which the doctor gives practical advice to help overcome inner laziness and begin to act.
In the book, the author describes the types, types of laziness. Levy does not urge readers to start fighting this quality. He suggests studying laziness, understanding this state, and then trying to accustom it. Ready recipes do not give Vladimir Levy. Laziness is not treated, says the psychologist. But this character trait can be usefully used in everyday life. To do this, you need to look inside yourself, asking questions: “Are I lazy (a)?”, “What is my laziness manifested in?”, “Does it interfere with my life?” The doctor parses specific examples based on readers' letters and provides answers to questions.
Levy’s scientific work really helps to look at ourselves from the outside, to understand why we are so lazy so often, and what needs to be done.
The Taming of Fear
Another sensational work of a wonderful and unique psychologist. The book is dedicated to those who are constantly experiencing fears, and wants to get rid of them. In the work a lot of space is given to both theory and practical exercises. Among them are a variety of techniques, tips, recommendations that allow you to overcome feelings of fear. If you have patience and make an effort, then you can overcome everything, says Vladimir Levy. Fear is no exception. The author claims that if you carefully follow his advice and follow all the recommendations, fears will disappear imperceptibly. Even if there is a person in the world who is not afraid of anything, all the tips will come in handy to help other people. Even the most self-confident persons are advised to read the book by Vladimir Levy. Taming fear is the path to success.
"Non-standard child"
The book was published in 1989, but the advice and recommendations that the famous doctor gives in it can be confidently applied in the modern world. Vladimir Levy invites parents to grow up with their son or daughter. A Custom Child is a guide that helps parents better understand themselves and their children.
The book describes the art of parent-child communication. Advice is given on how to influence adults on juveniles. The psychologist tells how children are not alike; affects the problems of adolescence in adolescents; explains how to behave with a child when he has first love.
The “Out-of-the-Child Child” covers drug problems. Levy argues that a child can grow up good if parents behave correctly and grow with him. In the book you can find the answer to the following questions.
- Why is a person not born an adult?
- What do adults look like in the perception of a child?
- Why don't parents and children often hear each other?
- How can adults answer child's questions correctly?
- How to punish parents?
V. Levy believes that one who understood childhood has unraveled the human essence.
Interview
All lectures of the doctor are filled with optimism and notes of humor. His advice really heals, gives hope, makes you rethink your relationship with the outside world.
Valuable, wise and practical advice is given in his speeches and books by Vladimir Levy. He does not offer a cure for mental illness, but he can tell a person what he should change in himself in order to feel happiness and peace.
In an interview, the doctor admits that each person is a separate system for him. To solve mental and physical problems, you need an individual approach. To find him, you need to know 3 things, Levy is sure.
- To have psychological tricks.
- To be able to enter the world of another person (empathy, reflection).
- Have the ability to enter a specific image, depending on the situation.
In an interview, the doctor told an instructive story that happened to him and his friends in the Caucasus.
One evening, friends were returning home. Suddenly a company of local "fighters" blocked their way. The doctor immediately felt aggression and realized that a fight was about to begin. While friends turned pale with fear, Levy decided to use his knowledge in practice. He made a good-natured, surprised face and went to the leader of the group, saying that he was glad to see him. The young man was not familiar with the Caucasian, but played an interesting scene: supposedly several years ago, the leader of the gang brought the doctor in his car and did not even take money from him. The young man did not forget such a noble deed and after a while decided to thank the oncoming one. Levy invited the leader and his whole company to a glass of beer. So the hostility of the Caucasians was suppressed. The famous psychologist replayed the script in his favor. Otherwise, everything could end sadly.
The doctor’s story proves that one can find a way out of any situation, even if it seems hopeless.
The psychoanalyst admits that all human feelings are not alien to him. He is often sad. But the doctor learned to use them as a motivation for further action. Negative emotions help Levy live a full life.
The author takes his work calmly. The doctor admits that in his youth he had a high need for self-affirmation, which reached narcissism. Over the years, everything has been rethought, the writer has become freer sincerely. He no longer depends on the opinions of others and does not rely on external criticism when finalizing his books.
What is the doctor doing now?
Currently, the writer lives in Israel (Netanya city). But he retained Russian citizenship. About personal life does not tell Vladimir Levy. He has children (8), and his wife too. The doctor has already managed to become a grandfather.
As for creativity, the psychologist continues to engage in medical and psychological practice, and does not forget about literary activity.
Vladimir Levy has his own website, the development of which he is actively engaged. The psychologist does not forget about music. He has his own music studio, where he receives guests and advises them on psychotherapeutic issues. Music has healing properties, which Levy has repeatedly talked about in his performances. But sports hobbies had to be left in the past.
The famous psychologist Vladimir Levy, whose books will be re-read for a long time, does not believe that with age he became wiser. The psychologist continues to be critical and ironic about himself and his work. He believes that with age he did not grow wiser, but only became stupid, but to a slightly different degree.