I have this book, but I think it is the older version. EI is a part of my sobriety PLAN. I have to look at ALL facets of my being during introspection and my emotions are a part of that. I have much work to do in the EQ area but I have come a long way in the 5 years I've been sober. Feelings are chemicals in my body that can be molded and changed. It is all tied into neuroplasticity and the nervous system.
I can see the fruits of my labor in my inner peace, my relationships with others, and with how I perceive the world. Not bad for a raving lunatic addict....