Barcelona, 1969

Rafael Santandreu

Rafael Santandreu (Barcelona, 1969) is a Spanish psychologist who writes self-help books. He follows the cognitive-behavioural school, in particular Albert Ellis's rational emotive behaviour therapy, which he combines with ideas from classical Stoicism. He writes in plain language, full of anecdotes and coined words such as 'terribilitis'.

Where to start with Rafael Santandreu

Their books on Pecia, in the order we'd read them.

  1. El arte de no amargarse la vidaabout 9 hoursHis first book, setting out his general method for changing how we think; this revised edition adds a preface and patient accounts.
  2. No hagas montañas de granos de arenaIt applies the same approach to everyday irritations and self-esteem, with chapters on couples, success and grief.
  3. Sin miedoabout 9 hoursIt turns to a specific problem: a four-step method for irrational fears such as anxiety, panic or hypochondria.
  4. Dormir cuando no puedes dormirabout 5 hoursIt carries the approach of Sin miedo over to insomnia, treated as a fear of not sleeping; best read after it.

Rafael Santandreu's books, second-hand

4 books with used copies for sale. On average, 34% below the cover price. Prices from 6 October 2026.

El arte de no amargarse la vidaRafael Santandreufrom €6.50 −70%
Sin miedoRafael Santandreufrom €15.28 −30%
No hagas montañas de granos de arenaRafael Santandreufrom €17.47 −20%
Dormir cuando no puedes dormirRafael Santandreufrom €18.97 −13%

What critics say

The sources do not record critical assessments of his books. There was controversy in 2017, when Andreu Buenafuente revealed on Late Motiv that Santandreu had sent the questions and answers for his interview in advance; he explained it as preparation agreed with his publisher to get his message across more clearly.

Written with AI help from Wikipedia and Pecia's reading guides, and reviewed by a person. Biographical facts from Wikidata. Wikipedia (es)