The Seven Deadly Fears [Paperback]

Edward Bear (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2002

Another in the Edward Bear/Tyler series of dialogues, this one dealing with The Seven Deadly Fears, the fears that keep us from enjoying life and living in the sunlight of the spirit. So relax and read how Edward and his mentor, Tyler, deal with the Fear of Intimacy, Fear of the Unknown, Fear of Change, Fear of Rejection/Abandonment, Fear of Conflict/Anger/Confrontation, Fear of Being a Burden, and the Fear of Dying.

Editorial Reviews

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...Wit and philosophy mix well to take the dread out of everyday plights. Edward, please keep Tyler talking... -- James Baird Weaver, Ph.D., Psychologist

Enjoy a down-to-earth conversation between a wise man and a wise guy...The simple wisdom is profound. -- David Newcomb MA, CACII, NCC, Psychotherapist

Product Details

• Paperback: 100 pages
• Publisher: M & J Publishing (May 1, 2002)
• ISBN-10: 0964435721
• ISBN-13: 978-0964435728
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,778,414 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Seven Deadly Fears, July 13, 2002

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This review is from: The Seven Deadly Fears (Paperback)

Today the world is a very scary place for everyone. But for many of us it has always been a scary place, a lot more so than we care to admit, even to ourselves. And as is usual with things we do not want to look at too closely, we assume that we are the only ones shadowed by these vague feelings of unease.
Then along comes Edward Bear's latest book, THE SEVEN DEADLY FEARS, where two of my favorite kindred souls are willing to dive into their own dark corners in order to shed light into mine. The journey starts with the beautifully executed cover of the book. It shows a quiet trail leading into a serene forest--on the trail are listed the 7 Deadly Fears...the fear of change, of intimacy, of conflict, of the unknown, of being a burden, of abandonment and finally, of death. The picture is deceptively benign, yet deceptively familiar.
Welcome folks to that wonderous place in the cosmos shared by Edward Bear and Tyler. Here we again find Edward meeting (reluctantly as usual) with his ancient relic of a mentor, the venerable Tyler. And again we are taken into some of the darker spots in the forest and shown where the places of light are to be found. We learn to bring our own light, that of self discovery and awareness, and to shine it into those shrouded corners of life that we fear.
Along the way we meet Tyler's friend Mercedes, who plays checkers with God, a curandera that Edward thinks is either Tyler's girlfriend or a witch (or both). As Tyler says, "I like to think of God as a checkers person. Someone who favors a simpler Game."
We meet ex-wives of both men as they explore intimacy ("no, Edward...intimacy and sex are not the same thing."). We study the fears of conflict that arise from being raised in the homes of alpha males who think that scary experiences make men out of boys.
We learn from Tyler that occasional day trips to the home of the spiritual elite may not be all they're cracked up to be. He gives us very practical tips..."Change anything. Start brushing your teeth left handed." And then there are the usual magnificent quotes scattered throughout the book. I think my favorite is from Satchel Paige, "Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes you get rained out." Do yourself a favor, read this book. Then look up the other ones Edward Bear has written.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing book, October 17, 2007

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I had heard about this book from a friend, who also recommended the 7 Deadly needs. This book will hit home with everyone, whether you are in recovery or not - it's the human condition. I really enjoyed it and I will reread it I'm sure. It's a keeper.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Love Life, June 11, 2002

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Carol Kane (Plymouth, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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It is amazing how such a small book can be so effective in helping us seriously look at our fears and aim us in the right direction to get rid of them. The dry wit makes it almost painless. We evaluate ourselves...do I have this fear?...hooray, I don't have a problem with that one! Edward Bear has an uncanny way of leading us down the road to happy destiny.