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Book Reviews
Book Reviews: 03 Nov - 08 Nov 2003

Books reviewed by Dr Hufrish Suraliwala
Medical Information Manager, HELP
E-mail: drhufrish@hotmail.com

  1. Self Esteem
  2. Anatomy Of A Food Addiction
  3. Transformed By The Light


1) Self Esteem
Tools For Recovery

This book is useful for those who are on the road to recovery from an addiction. Coping mechanisms are well-documented. Challenges faced during recovery are addressed with short exercises which are easy-to-use and very pertinent examples. The reader can gain confidence in making decisions, make peace with past experiences, overcome destructive thoughts and behaviour & live happily with love and compassion. There are twenty self-esteem tools that are mentioned in this book. Each tool develops one main idea and is complete by itself.

Authors: Lindsey Hall & Leigh Cohn
Publishers: Gurze Books
Date of Publication: 1990
No. of pages: 126


2) Anatomy Of A Food Addiction
The Brain Chemistry of Overeating

This life-affirming book is indispensable for those who are struggling with binge eating, compulsive eating, dieting and the guilt that accompanies it. It includes self-tests, exercises, examination of family issues and a complete recovery program for newly found understanding and confidence. The life-changing, abundant and astounding rewards of recovery are discussed. There is a moving account of the author’s own struggle with food. The approach throughout the book is human, gentle, compassionate, loving & effective.

Authors: Anne Katherine
Publishers: Gurze Books
Date of Publication: 1996
No. of pages: 241


3) Transformed By The Light
The Powerful Effect of Near-Death Experiences on People’s Lives

The authors of this book on near-death experience present scientifically validated testimony from adults who have returned from death after they have been transformed by the ligt. After reading this book the reader may permanently alter his or her views on death & dying. Experiences of people who have gone through this phenomenal experience are enumerated. The powerful effects of these near-death experiences on people’s lives are explained in great detail.

Authors: Melvin Morse & Paul Perry
Publishers: Villard Books
Date of Publication: 1992
No. of pages: 247

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