The End of Fear: A Spiritual Path for Realists (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Bonney Gulino Schaub R.N. (Author)
Key Phrases: The Skeleton, Practicing Vulnerability, San Calogero (more...)

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     Why are we afraid? Why do we dwell on worst-case scenarios, lie awake in anxiety’s grip, and react to minor mishaps as though they threaten our very survival? Chances are you don’t envision the world’s or your own catastrophic end on a daily basis; however, we are all routinely altered by fear—from simply feeling nervous about a new experience to repeatedly rethinking a critical comment.

In The End of Fear, Richard and Bonney Schaub explore the origin of fear down to its root and posit that it grows out of our innate love of life. They teach that fear is so influential because deep down we know that our life is unpredictable and that we are all vulnerable; we risk change and loss at every moment. No religion grants any exemption, and no amount of money or status can change this fact for us.

Using examples from their lives and those of their patients, the Schaubs draw upon their 30 years of experience as psychotherapists to explore the common methods people turn to in order to cope with their basic vulnerability. After this exploration, the Schaubs lead us on a spiritual journey that teaches us to skillfully turn toward fear and transform it. Once we stop fleeing from or fighting fear and instead face it with compassion, we’ll be free to realize and achieve our full potential for peace, joy, and love.

 

About the Author

Richard Schaub, Ph.D., and Bonney Gulino Schaub, R.N., M.S., have been committed to the intelligent integration of spirituality into the solving of human problems for more than 30 years. Together they are co-founders and co-directors of the New York Psychosynthesis Institute and are on the faculty of the Italian Society for Psychosynthesis Therapy in Florence. They are also authors of Dante’s Path (featured in O, The Oprah Magazine and in Oprah’s book, Live Your Best Life) and Healing Addictions: The Vulnerability Model of Recovery. They have taught internationally to professional and self-development audiences in Canada, Germany, Holland, and Italy.

Richard’s past work includes cardiac and cancer rehabilitation, counseling in an alcohol treatment center, directing a hospital-based program for adolescents, and teaching in graduate school at Hofstra University.  He has been in full-time private practice since 1984. Prior to private practice, Bonney worked in medical-surgical, inpatient psychiatric, and substance-abuse treatment settings, and taught in the graduate holistic nursing program at the College of New Rochelle.

 

Product Details

• Hardcover: 168 pages
• Publisher: Hay House; 1 edition (March 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401921841
• ISBN-13: 978-1401921842
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #355,593 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a spiritual journey, April 19, 2009

By	Gloria Appel (New York, New York USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book deals so eloquently with the fear that each of us faces, in the most human, meaningful way. It has helped me face the vulnerability we all share. It is written in such a thoughtful, honest, personal way. I keep it by my bedside and have reread several of the chapters again and again. I have bought several copies for friends who are also very moved by
Bonney and Richard Schaub's insights.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Personal,practical and powerful, February 8, 2009

By	Megan M. Burt (Long Island, New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The End of Fear: A Spiritual Path for Realists (Paperback)

This book simply and elegantly goes right to the source of our human fear and vulnerabilty. With warmth and great humanity the personal story telling opens the heart. In reading this book I was reminded that our life stories are healing stories.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant and Wise, March 29, 2009

By	Victoria Gulino "Broceliande" (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

In a gentle yet profound manner, Richard and Bonney Schaub get right at the essence of human vulnerability and guide you through the human condition in a way that is both liberating and empowering. The personal, accessible style leads to the heart of one's humanity, dissolving fear into the possibility of peace.