Addiction And Grace - Annotated Edition

Informationen zum Autor Gerald G. May, M.D. (1940-2005), practiced medicine and psychiatry for twenty-five years before becoming a senior fellow in contemplative theology and psychology at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Bethesda, Maryland. He was the author of many books and articles blending spirituality and psychology, including Addiction and Grace , Care of Mind/Care of Spirit , Will and Spirit , and The Dark Night of the Soul . Klappentext Explores the psychology and physiology of addiction from the perspective of contemplative spirituality, describing the relationship between addiction and spiritual awareness. Zusammenfassung Addiction and Grace offers an inspiring and hope–filled vision for those who desire to explore the mystery of who and what they really are. May examines the "processes of attachment" that lead to addiction and describes the relationship between addiction and spiritual awareness. He also details the various addictions from which we can suffer, not only to substances like alcohol and drugs, but to work, sex, performance, responsibility, and intimacy. Drawing on his experience as a psychiatrist working with the chemically dependent, May emphasizes that addiction represents an attempt to assert complete control over our lives. Addiction and Grace is a compassionate and wise treatment of a topic of major concern in these most addictive of times, one that can provide a critical yet hopeful guide to a place of freedom based on contemplative spirituality.

Product details

• Authors: Gerald G May, Gerald G MD. May, Gerald G. May
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 09.01.2007
• EAN: 9780061122439
• ISBN: 978-0-06-112243-9
• No. of pages: 240
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 203 mm x 15 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Health; RELIGION: Christianity / General, PSYCHOLOGY: General, RELIGION: Spirituality, SELF-HELP: Substance Abuse & Addictions / General, RELIGION: CHRISTIAN MINISTRY, SELF-HELP: Substance Abuse & Addictions / Drugs, PSYCHOLOGY: CLINICAL, RELIGION: Christian Ministry / Discipleship, RELIGION: Christian Ministry / Counseling & Recovery