Let Yourself Be Loved (Illuminationbooks) [Paperback]

Phillip Bennett (Author), Nicholas T. Markell (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1997 | Series: Illuminationbooks

Blending contemplative spirituality with modern psychology, this book is a gentle invitation to be liberated from fear by learning how to accept God's unconditional love. Original prayers and meditation exercises are included.

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His way of engaging life will make you want to live less cautiously and ever more richly. -- Thomas Hart

Phillip Bennett has written a beautiful, sane book on love in our lives, divine and human. -- Tilden Edwards, Exec. Dir., Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Paulist Press (September 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809137364
• ISBN-13: 978-0809137367
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #707,609 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #15 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Religious Studies > Psychology

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Illumination in a book, December 5, 1999

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Eric Neubauer - See all my reviews

This review is from: Let Yourself Be Loved (Illuminationbooks) (Paperback)

A friend of mine loaned me this book to read. I just finished it and am now going to order it to send to my parents because it is that moving. Mr. Bennett has put into words so many of my fears about life and spirituality that it brought me to tears while reading it. Each chapter examines what it means to be loved by others, God and yourself. Then it ultimately concludes in showing that loving God and others is loving yourself and it is O.K., as is contrary in so many facets of our modern society. The sections conclude with prayers that are meant to help implement the teachings in the specific chapters. The language is clear, concise and inspiring. This book is for anyone that considers themselves remotely spiritual, no matter what doctrine of faith you practice. The love and message is universal, so let yourself be loved as the title says.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Writing to me, February 14, 2010

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Barbara T. Previdi - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Let Yourself Be Loved (Illuminationbooks) (Paperback)

Spiritually, I feel like Phillip was writing to me when he wrote this. He understands the daily angst we all feel from day to day and sometimes minute to minute and gives us an understanding of how to handle it - and get on with our lives. I believe we are all searching for that peace and magic that he writes is achievable with prayer and understanding and appreciating ourselves through and through.

In practice, I appreciate the way it's written so that I can go back to it from time to time and focus on a chapter or prayer. It's easy to keep next to the bed or in a travel bag for quick reference.

Looking forward to Phillip's next book!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My copy is dog-earred already, January 11, 2010

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Barbara Dundon "Philadelphia Episcopalian" - See all my reviews
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This little booklet is one I sense I will return to over and over again. What attracts me to it are: the clarity of its organization, the real-life examples Dr. Bennett so effectively uses, the literary references, the layers of meaning and the summary prayers at the end of each chapter -- the "collects," if you will. Ever since I received my copy (a friend gave it to me as a gift), I've kept it at my bedside so I can dip into a chapter each night as a way to end the day and populate my dreams with affirming prayers. I have a list of people for whom I plan to give it as a gift and it continues to grow.