Simply Sane: The Spirituality of Mental Health [Paperback]

Gerald May MD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1993

A profound resource for psychology, spiritual direction, and pastoral integration. Renowned author May discusses the role of self-compassion and self-care in mental health. In this new edition, he also adds material on the intersection of psychology and spirituality, with expanded discussions of trust, solitude, and prayer.

Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: The Crossroad Publishing Company; Expanded edition (October 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824513665
• ISBN-13: 978-0824513665
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #206,382 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Gerald G. May, M.D., is the author of Addiction and Grace and Care of Mind/Care of Spirit. A psychiatrist, he currently supervisors the program for training spiritual directors at the Shalem Institute in Washington, DC. He lives in Columbia, MD.

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49 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Be gentle with yourself, April 23, 2003

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Jackie M. Sthilaire "Memere Jackie" (Manchester, NH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Simply Sane: The Spirituality of Mental Health (Paperback)

Most of us are "addicted to perfection". Always trying to become whom we imagine others want us to become. This leads to much anxiety, depression and loneliness.

"To thy own self be true", we have to care and be gentle with our inner being if we want to go out into the world and love and be loved.

Dr. May gives us direction on how to "let go and let be", to get out of our ego, our own way and become the person we were meant to become. At times this might be seen as "selfish" but one has to understand that you can't give to others what you are denying to give yourself, so "charity begins at home".

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone should read, November 6, 2008

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A. Marie Carlson "David J. Carlson" (Middletown,Ct) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Simply Sane: The Spirituality of Mental Health (Paperback)

Perhaps one of the most profound books on spirituality and mental health.
A learning in life of what it means to "be" while striking down the delusional, crazy system we often live with.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars spirituality, November 4, 2006

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R. Cocke "pastoral" (Baltimore) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Simply Sane: The Spirituality of Mental Health (Paperback)

Simply Sane was a required book for a pastoral integration class. I found its ideas very relevant to my own life and future practice and would recommend it to others in the field.