Before this book was first published in 1957, the author read his manuscripts to more than 100 children and several hundred parents, teachers and clergy. Children who first read it years ago have grown up and given the book to their children and grandchildren. Kids still get a kick out of F.O. Alexander?s charming cartoons, which show how to "blow out" your Little Me and "breathe" in your Great Me, and feel like a new person.