I Once Had a Date Named Lust: Breaking Free from Sex & Love Addiction
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (834 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0982728727 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 122 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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. About the Author Simon Whittaker is Professor of European Comparative Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Oxford
Simon Whittaker is Professor of European Comparative Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Oxford.
Amazon Customer said Same old info. This book covers the basic information that most addicts already know. Using guilt to drive someone to right behavior is not always effective. I was hoping the author spoke more of the thinking patterns that leads to "acting out", and ways to actually get help, besides "finding a sponsor." Not a bad book, but very very basic from someone who experienced physical and emotional abuse. I was hoping he addressed questions like "how did the abuse lead to the addiction?" "What sort of things were addressed with the counselors that gave real hope for re. A Must Read for those Impacted by Relationship and Love Addiction "I Once Had a Date Named Lust" provides a unique recipe for successfully overcoming love and sex addiction. This book immediately grabs the reader's attention through a vivid depiction of how love and sex addiction can be shaped by environmental and emotional factors. Unlike most books on the subject matter, Dr. Whittaker shares his personal struggles and triumphs with love and sex addiction. Each chapter offers knowledge, support, and validation to the reader. The knowledge imparted by the author also provides very practical methods for obtainin. What a book! Art Snead This is an excellent 'primer' for the person who wonders if (s)he has, or is on the way to having, a sexual addiction. It is written by a college professor but reads clearly and simply as if he is carrying on a personal conversation with you. His own story at the beginning removes all doubt about his struggle with this addiction--here is a man who has "been there, done that" and has experienced genuine recovery. I wish I had read this many years ago, before I had destroyed two marriages.
Sex addiction is often manifested through pornography, fornication, adultery, virtual sex/affairs, "hooking up" for sex, prostitution, escort services, or "friends with benefits." The principles shared in this book have helped numerous people from all walks of life: men, women, politicians, athletes, doctors, attorneys, pastors, teachers, professors, entertainers, husbands, and wives. You can recover, and recovery is a great place to be!. Within the pages of this book, you will find hope, support, and specific tools to redirect your journey toward sexual integrity, restored relationships, and freedom. Are you, or