Faith, Healing, and Miracles [Hardcover]

Frederic Flach MD KCHS (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 20, 2000

Throughout the ages, people everywhere have prayed for miracles, witnessed miracles, and have been helped by miracles themselves. What is behind the mystery of miracles? Where do miracles come from? We all know of the miracles in the Hebrew Bible, the many miracles of Jesus Christ, and the apparitions of the Virgin Mary from Lourdes to Fatima. But do miracles still occur? Can a miracle happen to us in the here and now? We speak of the "miracles of modern medicine" but can prayer, faith and Providence heal the body as well as the soul? Now in Faith, Healing, and Miracles, a world-renowned physician and psychiatrist examines the mystery of miracles from ages long past to the new millennium. Following the questions raised in his bestselling book The Secret Strength of Angels: 7 Virtues to Live By, Dr. Frederic Flach once again will enlighten and inspire readers everywhere with this insightful look at miracles. Join him as he reflects on the history, nature and power of miracles to help and heal us in our times of need. From Moses and the parting of the Red Sea to a foxhole on Okinawa, from the raising of Lazarus to a cancer ward in New York, from a cripple cured at Lourdes to Lance Armstrong's amazing victory, miracles have always been with us. In Faith, Healing, and Miracles, Dr. Flach shows us all how prayer, angels, trust in God, and the power of faith can help overcome helplessness and guide us to physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

Editorial Reviews

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A gracefully written gift of hope which is deeply rooted in both medical science and religious experience. -- Robert L. DuPont, M.D., author of The Anxiety Cure: An Eight-Step Program for Getting Well

A treasure-trove of compassion and encouragement. -- Rev. Monsignor Michael J. Wrenn, Knight Commander of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Pastor of the Church of St. John the Evangelist, New York City

A truly remarkable book from a highly respected physician--a treasure of faith, hope and the power of forgiveness. -- Ruth M. Buczynski, Ph.D., President of The National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine

About the Author

Dr. Frederic Flach is an internationally recognized psychiatrist and author. With more than fifty years of practice, scientific research, and teaching, his books include the popular bestseller The Secret Strength of Depression (1995), Resilience (1997), and The Secret Strength of Angels: 7 Virtues to Live By (1998).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 300 pages
• Publisher: Hatherleigh Press (June 20, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578260523
• ISBN-13: 978-1578260522
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,580,248 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A balanced and complete introduction faith & healing prayer, July 15, 2000

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This review is from: Faith, Healing, and Miracles (Hardcover)

This is probably the most balanced and complete introduction to faith and healing prayer that I have read. The author avoids most of the traps and details related to various types of religious spirituality and deals with the overall, big picture of our personal spirituality and how it impacts our health and well being.

Although in many ways it has the features of a college text -- a bibliography, index and citation notes are included in the back -- this book is easy to read and digest. For the most part the author avoids jargon of either a medical or religious nature and defines those terms that he does use. For example, he introduces the subject of Extraordinary Miracles by defining them and placing them into the context of history and culture, and by showing how and why they relate to our everyday lives.

The author also traces the history of healing practices, both medical and spiritual, and shows how they should apply to us today. He shows how our spiritual health impacts our mental and physical health and gives clear, if general, advice on how to improve your spiritual health. By general, I mean that the author, who clearly identifies himself as a Roman Catholic, does not limit his advice to those from a Roman Catholic background. He addresses the issues in a such a way as to make his insights and recommendations available to people from all walks of life and creeds, even to those who are still searching for a spiritual foundation.

This is not a workbook for someone who is already involved in a healing ministry, or a theological treatise for those who are looking for profound theological revelations, but a well written overview of life, prayer and healing. It is an introduction to the importance of developing a personal relationship with God, by showing how the absence of that relationship can hurt you and how the presence of that relationship with help you heal.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational and easy to read, Miracles is a Winner!, September 3, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Faith, Healing, and Miracles (Hardcover)

An incredible, easy to read, brilliantly written book. It captures the essence of spirituality for all man. The documentation of science and faith enlightened my knowledge of miracles and the power of prayer. The way the author is able to simplify this extremely complex area and develop a clear guide that can be understood and incorporated into one's own life, is a miracle in itself. The way Dr. Flach paints a picture for the reader by using his own life experiences, allows the reader to easily identify with the author's thoughts and feelings. For instance,when Dr. Flach talks about forgiveness, he gives the reader a step by step guide with insights that inspire one to begin letting go and the courage to go on. I recommend this book as a must read for all. It has given me a renewed sense of faith and acknowledgement of the power in my personal friendship with God.