This book reminded me that we're all human and we all share the same deep needs, wants and dreams. It reminded me to be more gentle and a little kinder to those around me. If you work in addiction, or have a friend or family member struggling with a dependency then I highly recommend this book.
A “thought-provoking and powerful” study that goes beyond simplistic self-help remedies to reframe everything you’ve been taught about addiction and recovery—from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Myth of Normal (Bruce Perry, author of The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog).
An addiction specialist combines real-life stories with cutting-edge research to offer a holistic approach to understanding addiction—its origins, its place in society, and the importance of self-compassion in recovery.
Based on Gabor Maté’s two decades of experience as a medical doctor and his groundbreaking work with the severely addicted on Vancouver’s skid row, this #1 international bestseller…
From the frozen Russia of Napoleon's campaign, to the canals of Venice, this novel journeys through curious waterways of war and chance, where destiny and the heart cannot be forgotten - nor passion which is to be found somewhere between fear and sex passion, somewhere between God and the Devil. Jeanette Winterson is author of "Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit" which was winner of the 1985 Whitbread First Novel Award.
If you’re fascinated by natural health and want to learn how to help yourself or others through reflexology, then this is the book for you. It’s a step-by-step guide that teaches you foot and hand reflexology as well as meridian therapy. The book takes you through the history and philosophy of reflexology before teaching you exactly how to give a reflexology treatment and how to adjust it for different health conditions.
This book also includes detailed full-color anatomical images and photographs to support you in your learning and gives practical tips and case studies to help you understand how best to use this powerful therapy for a variety of illnesses.