Daniel Smith

About The Author

Daniel Smith is a psychotherapist and the author of Muses, Madmen, and Prophets and Monkey Mind. His writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The New York Times Magazine, and The New Yorker, among other publications. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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Books by Daniel Smith

Hard Feelings

Finding the Wisdom in Our Darkest Emotions

By Daniel Smith

From a psychotherapist and the New York Times bestselling author of Monkey Mind, a thoughtful, deeply personal exploration of our most difficult emotions, arguing that they are not obstacles to overcome but essential messengers that can lead us toward wisdom and wholeness.

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Monkey Mind

A Memoir of Anxiety

By Daniel Smith

A wildly acclaimed New York Times bestseller, this uplifting, smart, and funny memoir provides hope and understanding to the 40 million Americans who suffer from anxiety disorders.

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