This book was gifted to me by Coriolis Company Publicists in exchange for my honest review.

Memoir

I have been reading a lot of memoirs lately, after taking a memoir class last fall. I’m intrigued by those who find their story and share it through memoir writing. And this is what Howard Steinberg, a New York based entrepreneur has done with his own story. Here is my book review Confessions of a Problem Seeker by Howard Steinberg.

Diabetes and Family Trauma

Steinberg’s story revolves around his personal health issues living with and hiding his childhood diabetes for most of his life. Additionally he finds himself trying to compensate for his parents own childhood trauma as Holocaust survivors – needing to keep their happiness ahead of his own.

Steinberg’s need to succeed beyond the trauma he lives an illusion of success as an entrepreneur and a family man. But he knows inside he is operating on survival instincts which he has done since he was a child.

Search for Peace

Call it a mid-life crisis or whatever you want, Steinberg begins to search for happiness. His spiritual awakening will help him through a divorce and business failings before opening his eyes to claiming joy in the second half of life.

Book Review Confessions of a Problem Seeker

The memoir is a bit dense and may not be for everyone, but if you find yourself searching for answers or navigating an unhappy mid-life, Steinberg honest story is moving and adaptable to many people’s situations.

***Three stars for Confessions of a Problem Seeker by Howard Steinberg

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