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Shame Off You: Overthrowing the Tyrant Within

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15 years ago a counselor asked me what my shame was. I had NO clue what he was talking about... until now. I didn't have "shame"...I thought. There is nothing in this book that isn't applicable to everyone in some way. I wish I could have read this BEFORE I had children, and before I ruined some relationships. Maybe you don't have any shame, but others around you may be driven by shame.

When a counselor at my church recommended I read this book, I wasn't sure why because I didn't think I had any "shame" issues. I was amazed after the author explains what shame really is, and how we all have some level of shame in our lives. For me, this book has given me a new found freedom in life and in my walk with God. Filled with sound Christian doctrine and uplifting scripture. His insights are deep and well-researched, and he covers a wide spectrum of the causes of our shame. He leaves the reader feeling very educated on shame, but also very encouraged and equipped on how to proceed in throwing OFF our shame.

Very few books have the ability to truly change your life. This book is one of them. Each chapter serves as an independent lesson that supports a unified theme. I suggest this book for parents, children, leaders, teachers, bosses, employees, that means just about everyone.

This book was a gift for a friend, but I ended up reading it first and then ended up buying over 20 of them for ALL of my friends! It was THAT life changing!! I highly recommend it for EVERYONE to read!!

Wonderful book. I am thankful that Alan D. Wright allowed God to work through him in this life-changing book. He is very knowledgable on the subject of shame; is bound by accurate Scriptures, and places the healing process in an easy-to-read, transformational format. I've already recommended this book to many.

My wife and I attended the church for that Alan is pastor when we lived in Winston-Salem, and count him and his family as our friends. This book, like others that Alan has written, will significantly change your life for the better. As Christians, Alan reminds us that we are convicted of our sin, but not condemned for it. For too long, most Christians have been shamed too much and loved too little, as Christ loves us.

Buy this book, and share it with your friends who also suffer from shame-based identities. You will be glad you did.

Aneil Mishra

What a wonderful gift! Allen shares some of the most intimate moments in his Christian life - his relationship with God. This book is full of good news for anyone who suffers from low self-esteem. It is uplifting and soothing to the injured soul. I highly reccomend it!!

I enjoyed this book for the most part. It has some very good advice. The only reason I gave it 3 stars is because to me it was a bit charasmatic for my taste. Like on page 228 where he explains a special speaker slapped him in the stomach and said, "Filled" and then he fell to the ground laughing, crying and shaking. He explains that he laid up front like that for an hour while the Evangelist finished his service. There were a few other things mentioned along this line. No offense, but just not my cup of tea.

This book has completed changed my life. I also ordered the accompanying workbook which was integral in helping me understand how to apply each chapter to my history and present circumstances. The author supplies scripture that stands behind every principle. This book will help you break free from performance-based life/love which you probably don't even know you're burdened by.

This book was life-changing to me! It's so great! Pastor Alan D Wright has a ton of wisdom, and it was a blessing to hear the difference between Shame and Conviction in my life. God is so loving, and I'm so grateful for how I've grown towards him through this book!