Hand Me-Down Genes and Second-Hand Emotions: You Can Overcome the Genetic and Family Factors That Can Lead to Depression, Alcoholism, Obesity, and Sui

by Stephen Arterburn

Book Overview

Both genetics and our childhood home environments have a powerful effect on our lives; at their most pernicious, they cause a predisposition to dangerous or even life-threatening conditions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0671897187
• ISBN13: 9780671897185
• Release Date: November 1994
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 301 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A Book For Overcomers!

Don't let negative emotions keep you from living abundantly. This book shows you how you can overcome the negatives of your past and get on to living a life of goodness and mercy.The author admits he is an overcomer himself. He says he overcame depression through humor, work, and exercise. He adds, "I have found that depression does not have to be debilitating. It can be managed and minimized so that its power is not so all-consuming." A person who is emotionally detached can help a depressed person gain a healthy, truthful perspective.He talks about taking guilt away from victims of depression. Consider the question he asks, "We need to ask ourselves if we would suggest only spiritual help for someone suffering from any other inherited illness, physical injury, or biochemical imbalance." He says getting medical help for depression does not go against the Scriptures.This book is right on target in offering steps to deliverance from depression and showing you how to take each baby step in the journey. Read it. It will bring health and healing if you follow its advice.