I found this book practical, sensible and helpful. Frederick Bailes, a New Thought teacher describes the several "parent" thoughts we carry about buried away. Not referring to one's parents, rather it's a thought or behavior that is stuck in our subconscious and it may act out in a negative way. Bailes's offers a "master" thought in return. For example, the parent thought of hostility may be balanced by a sense of connection, wholeness and oneness with the world. I've read many of Bailes's books, and I can attest that they are just as applicable now as they were decades ago. A great read!