The Albert Ellis legacy

Reviews the book, Albert Ellis Revisited by Jon Carlson and William Knaus (see record 2013-38352-000). Albert Ellis was one of the leading psychotherapists of the 20th century. The approach to therapy that he originated, rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), has had worldwide impact in the treatment of human distress with the Albert Ellis Institute in New York City historically the center of that influence. This book reflects the past but offers a contemporary perspective. It is a compilation of 20 of Ellis’s most influential original articles or chapters from 1958 through 2002, each one prefaced by a current scholar, colleague, or friend of his who discusses the paper, often considering the work’s contemporary relevance. Albert Ellis died in 2007, and the book is published as part of the Albert Ellis Tribute Series “dedicated to the celebration and expansion of Albert Ellis’ work” (p. xviii). The book is organized into three parts: Theoretical Foundations, Applications, and Special Issues. In a volume dedicated to the celebration of someone’s work, one expects enthusiastic kudos, and that is certainly true of this book. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)