About the Author

David Ellis is a psychologist with decades of experience working with people at their most difficult moments—crisis, recovery, conflict, and change. His work is shaped not only by formal training but by a life lived across multiple disciplines, setbacks, and reinventions.

Rather than offering theory for theory’s sake, David focuses on what actually helps people understand themselves and function better in real life. His writing is direct, thoughtful, and grounded in experience, blending clinical insight with honesty, humor, and practicality.

Being Human: A User’s Guide reflects his belief that growth doesn’t come from perfection, positivity, or avoidance—but from understanding our emotional systems and learning how to work with them instead of against them.