Download or read book Our Sweetest Hours written by Gene Quarrick and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2012-01-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The phenomenon of "absorption" or the intense focusing of attention that results in a sense of escape and diversion is examined here. In this context, the principal areas of adult recreation are examined: stories, shows, intoxication, sex, music, dancing, art, and meditation. The issues discussed in this book have generally been overlooked by psychology, which is primarily concerned with the everyday business of living (self, anxiety, learning, etc.). This study will promote the understanding of the tremendous attractiveness of these modern diversions that are extremely absorbing and hypnotic.