{"product_id":"scripts-people-live-rare-books","title":"Scripts People Live by Claude M. Steiner [RARE BOOKS]","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"316\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"726\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eScripts People Live\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"364\"\u003eClaude M. Steiner\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"413\"\u003epsychological and self-development book\u003c\/strong\u003e based on \u003cstrong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"449\"\u003eTransactional Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e — a theory of personality and human relationships originally developed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"538\"\u003eEric Berne\u003c\/strong\u003e. In this work, Steiner expands on the idea that human behaviour and life patterns are shaped by “scripts” we unconsciously choose in early childhood. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"747\"\u003e📌 Core Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"775\"\u003eLife Scripts Defined:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"778\"\u003eAccording to Steiner, a \u003cem data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"812\"\u003escript\u003c\/em\u003e is like an internal “life plan” — a set of \u003cstrong data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eunconscious decisions made in childhood\u003c\/strong\u003e that shape how we think, feel, and behave throughout life. These scripts can predetermine outcomes such as whether a person tends toward success, dependence, happiness, depression, or other patterns of living. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eOrigins in Childhood:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eChildren internalize messages from parents and caregivers about themselves and the world. These internalized decisions influence adult behaviour unless consciously recognized and rewritten. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003eScripts Are Not Fixed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003eWhile early life programming can be powerful, Steiner argues it \u003cem data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003ecan\u003c\/em\u003e be identified and changed — allowing individuals to break free of limiting patterns and make more conscious choices that lead to autonomy, fulfilment, and healthier relationships. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003ePractical Focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eSteiner blends theory with therapeutic insights, aiming to help readers recognize their scripts, understand how they play out in personal and social life, and take steps toward rewriting them for more meaningful lives. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003eThis book is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003eboth theoretical and actionable\u003c\/strong\u003e, bridging psychology with personal growth and offering tools for self-awareness and transformation. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003e About the Author: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2558\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003eClaude Michel Steiner\u003c\/strong\u003e (January 6, 1935 – January 9, 2017) was a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003eFrench-born American psychotherapist and writer\u003c\/strong\u003e known for his extensive work in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2440\"\u003eTransactional Analysis (TA)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a school of psychology focused on interpersonal behaviour and self-awareness. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003e🌍 Life and Career\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"3863\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2762\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2762\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2602\"\u003eEarly Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e Born in Paris, Steiner spent parts of his childhood in Spain and Mexico before emigrating to the United States in 1952. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2989\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2989\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2794\"\u003eEducation and Mentorship:\u003c\/strong\u003e He earned a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2837\"\u003ePhD in clinical psychology\u003c\/strong\u003e at the University of Michigan and became a protégé of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"2906\"\u003eEric Berne\u003c\/strong\u003e, the originator of Transactional Analysis. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2990\" data-end=\"3223\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2992\" data-end=\"3223\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2992\" data-end=\"3020\"\u003eInfluence in Psychology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steiner made significant contributions to TA theory, particularly around \u003cstrong data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3180\"\u003elife scripts, emotional literacy, power dynamics, and drama in human relationships\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3224\" data-end=\"3495\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3226\" data-end=\"3495\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3226\" data-end=\"3246\"\u003ePublished Works:\u003c\/strong\u003e His major works include \u003cem data-start=\"3271\" data-end=\"3294\"\u003eGames Alcoholics Play\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"3296\" data-end=\"3317\"\u003eScripts People Live\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"3319\" data-end=\"3344\"\u003eThe Other Side of Power\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"3346\" data-end=\"3376\"\u003eAchieving Emotional Literacy\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3403\"\u003eThe Warm Fuzzy Tale\u003c\/em\u003e — all grounded in psychology and human behaviour. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3496\" data-end=\"3863\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3863\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3522\"\u003eApproach and Legacy:\u003c\/strong\u003e He was associated with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3546\" data-end=\"3568\"\u003eRadical Psychiatry\u003c\/strong\u003e, which reframes psychological distress as a product of social and relational forces rather than internal pathology. His writing and workshops influenced psychologists, therapists, and readers interested in emotional intelligence and personal development. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3865\" data-end=\"4083\"\u003eSteiner remained active in teaching and practice until his death in 2017, often emphasizing that \u003cstrong data-start=\"3962\" data-end=\"4042\"\u003eunderstanding and transforming life scripts is key to freedom and fulfilment\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45168026517690,"sku":"2UJBK9EDD-Used","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/live.webp?v=1760440510","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/scripts-people-live-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}