Breaking the Silence: Spiritual Help When Someone You Love Is Mentally Ill

by Cecil Murphey

Overview

This compassionate book is the third that well-known author Cecil Murphey has written to provide spiritual guidance to those who face some of the special problems prevalent in today's society. Here the problem is mental illness—previously he has written about Alzheimer's Disease and drug addition. This book features meditations and prayers to help the families and loved-ones of those with mental illness.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780664222284
Publisher:	Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date:	03/01/1989
Pages:	156
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.35(d)

About the Author

Cecil Murphey is a pastor, educator, and writer. He has written dozens of books on a variety of topics with an emphasis on Spiritual Growth, Christian Living, and Caregiving. In these books, he shares his personal experiences as he strives to be closer to God and seeks God's will for his life.

Editorial Reviews

In the format of Murphey's Day to Day: Spiritual Help When Someone You Love Has Alzheimer ' s ( LJ 3/1/88), this new collection of anecdotal reflections and brief, concluding prayers focuses on the mixed feelings and problems that can arise, and assorted resources that can be tapped, while coping with mental illness in the family. As usual, Murphey's blend of common sense and low-key spiritual encouragement makes an effective combination. Those struggling with suicidal loved ones, or with personal feelings of denial and shame, will be especially helped.-- EC

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