'Anatomy of the Soul' by Curt Thompson, MD is excellent. Just excellent. He makes connections between how our brain works and puts it together with our spiritual self. I was amazed, and continue to feel that way as I use the suggestions in his book to come to grips with my own struggles.And while Dr. Thompson calls on the reader to attend to past experiences in order to deal with the present, it's not about placing blame. The exercises instead are meant to reprogram the brain---to help the individual live a more joyful life.
He sites Scripture to show how much God loves His people. We get into ruts (literally) in our heads that cause us to be repeatedly self-destructive. By changing the pathways our thoughts and actions take us, we're able to focus on God's love for us, and turn away from thoughts of negativity.
I love this book, and would recommend it to anyone who wants to understand aspects of their own personality that might not always make sense. I felt like I had my own personal psychiatrist---someone who looked beyond the surface and offered practical, yet spiritual help. But be sure to have a pencil in hand while reading this book. I've marked up my copy thoroughly.
(This book was provided for review by Tyndale House Publishers.)
He sites Scripture to show how much God loves His people. We get into ruts (literally) in our heads that cause us to be repeatedly self-destructive. By changing the pathways our thoughts and actions take us, we're able to focus on God's love for us, and turn away from thoughts of negativity.
I love this book, and would recommend it to anyone who wants to understand aspects of their own personality that might not always make sense. I felt like I had my own personal psychiatrist---someone who looked beyond the surface and offered practical, yet spiritual help. But be sure to have a pencil in hand while reading this book. I've marked up my copy thoroughly.
(This book was provided for review by Tyndale House Publishers.)
