CITE:Â Janov, A. The Biology of Love. Prometheus Books. 2000.
SUMMARY
The book explores the neurophysiology of love and attachment and its impact on psychological well-being. Janov argues that humans are biologically programmed to seek love and attachment and that the lack of love in early childhood can have serious consequences on adult mental and physical health.
SELECTED QUOTES
- “We are born to love, yet we often live in fear, and love is the antidote to fear. It is the healing force of the world, for love can heal anything that can be healed” (p. xv).
- “A loving, emotionally expressive family environment promotes the development of a fully functioning brain and helps children become more resilient to stress, anxiety, and depression” (p. 29).
- “In order to heal, we must go back and feel the pain we experienced during our early development. We must revisit our past and feel it in our bodies. Only then can we release it” (p. 132).
- “Love is not a luxury, it is a necessity for human survival. Without love, the human organism is denied the essential nutrients it needs to grow and develop” (p. 176).