Despite the plethora of research and writing in the field of mental and emotional health, despite our vast wealth and consumption, despite the availability of so much technology and convenience, people are more unhappy than ever. Liberation from the Lie: Cutting the Roots of Fear Once and for All offers a radically different approach to living that reveals the source of our unhappiness and insecurity. Our families, our institutions, and our culture at large are agents of invalidation, repeatedly delivering the message that we are not good enough to be loved for our original selves. We come to believe that we are inadequate, insufficient, worthless--that in order to be happy, we must change. Liberation helps readers break free of the endless transformation trap. By seeing through the shame that drives self-improvement, we can end the interminable process of seeking and discover our innate resilience, strength, and passion.
Recently the Enlightenment Dudes reviewed Liberation from the Lie and gave it their highest ranking a ten out of ten. You can see this review at their site at: enlightenmentdudesdotcom. They also ranked Liberation from the Lie as the third best book they have ever reviewed? Why are they so exited about this book? The reason is this: Liberation from the Lie is different. It's understanding and approach to ending depression and hopeless, while providing the basis for powerful self-transformation is truly innovative. It is in tune with the age we live in.
A Reader writes: If you're looking to be lulled or soothed, this is not the book for you. But if you have had enough of your misery and want the doorway out of your personal prison, then you will love what you read. Scott Kiloby in his review at amazon.com noted: "Eric has taken on a great challenge by attempting to liberate us all from our deepest held, most destructive beliefs and he has come up with a masterful book."
Liberation from the Lie offers a radically different approach to living that reveals the source of our unhappiness. Because our families, institutions, and culture repeatedly deliver the message that we are not good enough, we come to believe that we are not adequate - that in order to be happy, we must change. Reading Liberation is a way out from the endless striving and seeking organized around the creation of a new and better me. You already have resilience, strength, and passion. The journey of Liberation is bringing that authentic self to light.
Eric was the recipient of the coveted National Institute of Justice Fellowship Grant to evaluate the efficacy of Navajo Peacemaking in reducing interpersonal conflict. This began a 10-year affiliation with Navajo traditional healers, and Mr. Gross is now a national leader in this field. The U.S. Department of Justice hailed Mr. Gross' work as a milestone in the community justice movement. He has spoken to audiences throughout the United States on this topic and was a featured interview of Philadelphia public television's "PhillyLive." Mr. Gross' research has been published by the University of Arizona Press, Sage Publications and the U.S. Department of Justice.
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