Breaking Free From Compulsive Overeating (Breaking Free) [Paperback]

Ph.D. LINDA MINTLE (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 7, 2002

LORD, HELP ME FILL THE EMPTINESS IN MY LIFE WITH YOU...NOT FOOD!

It is time to stop using food to fill emotional hunger and pain. While food compulsion is sometimes considered the accepted "addiction," it doesn't have to be your problem. Be encouraged. You can break free from compulsive overeating, feel better, enjoy life and live longer.

• Recognize the signs and dangers of compulsive overeating and binge eating.
• Review biblical guidelines for healthy eating and self-control.
• Learn to live in freedom from the compulsion to overeat.

SURRENDER! FIND FREEDOM AS YOU ALLOW THE HOLY SPIRIT TO CHANGE YOU AND FILL THE EMPTINESS IN YOUR LIFE.

About the Author:

Dr. Linda Mintle is a licensed clinical social worker. Having taught at Eastern Virginia Medical School and Regent University, Dr. Mintle is currently adjunct faculty at Wheaton College's Graduate Psychology Program. She writes a monthly column in Charisma magazine, contributes to SpiritLed Woman and New Man magazines and speaks nationally at conferences, on television and radio.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Charisma House (November 7, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0884198987
• ISBN-13: 978-0884198987
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #170,846 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #6 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Health, Mind & Body > Recovery > Drug Dependency

More About the Author

Dr. Linda is a nationally recognized author and speaker with an impressive list of television and radio credits.

She is an Approved Supervisor and Clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, and a Diplomat in Social Work. Licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Social Worker, Dr. Linda has been in clinical practice for over 20 years with specialties in eating issues and relationships.

Dr. Linda is an assistant professor, Department of Pediatrics, Eastern Virginia Medical School. She has served as an adjunct in the School of Psychology and Counseling at Regent University and in the Graduate Psychology Department at Wheaton College. She also served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Eastern Virginia Medical School and held a clinical research position at the University of South Florida's Florida Mental Health Institute.

She writes professionally and for the mass market and hosts her own web site, www.drlindahelps.com. A regular columnist and contributor to several magazines, Dr. Linda has published numerous print articles as well as written for academic journals.

Dr. Mintle is the author of sixteen books: Kids Killing Kids, a book about preventing teen violence; Getting Unstuck, a book to help free women from depression, anxiety and eating disorders; Divorce Proofing Your Marriage, a divorce prevention book endorsed by Dr. Laura and recently re-titled, I married You, Not Your Family; Breaking Free, a six booklet series covering the topics of depression, anger and unforgiveness, negative self-image, stress, anorexia and bulimia, and compulsive overeating; A Daughter's Journey Home: Finding a way to love, honor and connect with your mother, a book designed to help mothers and daughters develop more intimate connections; Lose it for Life, a book co-authored with Stephen Arterburn that presents a holistic plan for losing weight and keeping it off; Overweight Kids, newly retitled, Raising Healthy Kids in an unhealthy world, written to help parents deal with the current epidemic of childhood obesity and overweight; Making Peace With Your Thighs, a book designed to help women accept their bodies, get off the scales and on with their lives; and her latest Press Pause Before You Eat, a book to help you say goodbye to mindless eating and hello to the joys of eating.

Dr. Linda is a regular speaker at national and local conferences. In addition, she lectures at colleges and universities as a Staley Distinguished Scholar Lecturer. She has appeared many times on national television and radio programs and was the resident expert for ABC Family's Living the Life television show for seven years. She is currently a national news contributor.

Dr. Linda received her Ph.D. from Old Dominion University in Urban Health Services and Clinical Psychology. She has a Masters degree in Social Work and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Communications, both from Western Michigan University. Married for 31 years and the mother of two, Dr. Linda currently lives in Virginia with her family.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

58 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book but not for everybody, December 2, 2005

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Dr. S (Towson, MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Breaking Free From Compulsive Overeating (Breaking Free) (Paperback)

I thought this book was a wonderful addition to the huge arsenal of books written to help those struggling with compulsive eating and weight control issues. And, from a clinical standpoint, her ideas really do work. I will be recommending it to my patients who follow the Christian faith journey.

For the record, the book is written for the Christian niche, which is very sizeable market worldwide. It seems that her faith-based approach is offensive to some as reflected in the other reviews; and, because her faith approach differs from theirs, they clearly don't appreciate what Dr. Mintle is saying in her helpful book.

Interestingly, their response to their not understanding is to react in an angry manner. Maybe it would be more helpful to consider taking the pathway of acceptance and tolerance rather than hatred and rejection. And, perhaps these negative attitudes are saying something about what might be keeping them trapped in their own weight issues?

The truth can set you free, but it might have to hurt a little bit first.

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT!, August 1, 2011

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Carol M. Humphreys "Juli" (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Breaking Free From Compulsive Overeating (Breaking Free) (Paperback)

This little booklet was short and to the point. It really helped me in rethinking how I should eat and how to be healthier to my body. (With God's Help :) )

23 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely nothing to do with science, medicine, or even common sense, July 25, 2005

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Jamie R. Metcalf - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Breaking Free From Compulsive Overeating (Breaking Free) (Paperback)

This book gives general information on overeating, tells you why the bible says it's a sin, and then says the only way to get better is to accept Jesus Christ as your savior and listen to worship CDs when you feel like eating.