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This book is a modified version of the previously published Fulfilling Heart and Soul. The sections
on Addictions and Personality Disorders have been added as well as the Index. The endorsements and reviews of the previous
book are used here.
"This
is a very practical guide for anyone interested in self-empowerment through
psychological and spiritual evolution."
-Deepak
Chopra, M .D., bestselling author, one of Time Magazine's top 100 heros and icons of 20th century.
"My life's work has shown me that, without a doubt,
peace must be built from the inside out. That is, peace requires our commitment
not only on national and international levels, but on the most personal level
imaginable; we can truly vanquish prejudice, hate and violence from our society only when we vanquish them within our own
hearts. Dr. Xavier’s clear and accessible book provides valuable tools
in that effort and in the pursuit of empathy, harmony and hope."
- Oscar
Arias, President of Costa Rica and 1987 Nobel
Peace Laureate
“This
self-help book has unusual and much-needed substance and depth. Xavier provides a wise synthesis for understanding both psychological
and spiritual health. It is attained by the use of conscience which is differentiated from superego.”
- Arthur M. Freeman, III, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, UAB; Former Dean, LSU School of Medicine
“A
sensitive, compelling and exacting book that blends the wisdom of Psychiatry and Religion, Science and Philosophy. Dr. Xavier
speaks to the heart and the mind”
-
Episcopal Bishop and famous author John Shelby Spong
"This book is easy to read and it makes the complex nature of
Conscience and Superego easy to understand. This book can also be used as a guide to examine our own needs as well as
others' needs. Fulfilling Heart and Soul enlightens us about the very creative role conscience and insights
into human needs can play in dealing with conflicts ranging from interpersonal and interpersonal to international. I
strongly recommend this book as a must-read in psychiatric education. This unique contribution to psychiatry and spirituality
can be recommended to many patients."
- Nalini V. Juthani, M.D., Psychiatry Residency
Program Director for twenty-five years
"The clarifications Xavier makes in this book are absolutely essential
if we are going to move religion to a an adult plane."
- Fr. Richard Rohr, Catholic priest and
spiritual director for 40 years.
"A well writen book with excellent clinical examples, Fulfilling Heart and Soul
focuses on conscience, a neglected area of discussion in the mental health community."
- Allan M Josephson, M.D., Professor
and Chief, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Louisville School of Medicine; coeditor, The Handbook of Spirituality
and Worldview in Clinical Practice.
"Not one of the best, but the best book I have ever read. Xavier has poured his clinical experience as a practicing psychiatrist which is equally useful to a
lay man as well as a professional dealing with patients or clients. Using conscience as ones guide is such a powerful tool
that transcends the fences between all religions in such a way that I bet experts of those religions will agree on its fundamental
usefulness. That aspect of the book is the need of the time. At an individual level the conscience approach helps one in all
walks of life from dealing with self, spouse, children, parents community leaders and even adversaries. I will highly recommend
this book in high school and/or college curriculum."
- Saleem Naviwala, M.D.
"The
interdisciplinary character of this book offers helpful insights for us in the process of becoming whole and holy."
- Fr. Richard M Gula, Professor of Moral Theology,
Graduate Theological Union, Berkley.
" A wonderful book. Its focus on conscience is a critically important contribution"
- Michael D. McGee, M.D., Clinical Lecturer
in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School.
"... is both thought-provoking and practical in its message. The
reader is provided helpful insights focusing on the spiritual and moral consequences of one’s actions. The concept of conscience is fully examined and the use
of this book in our Sunday School Class provided an excellent resource for discussion, dialogue, increased understanding and
growth."
- Dr. Neil R. Berte
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"...a rare and delightful book of practical guidance combining psychiatric and religious knowledge, keen insights into
human needs and conscience, and compelling stories."
- Fisher Humphreys, Professor of Theology, Samford University; former board chairman,
Christian Ethics Today
"...a broad and comprehensive look to a path that can make you whole."
- James Redfield, author of the best-seller The Celestine Prophecy
"...most engaging and informative...provides a psychological/spiritual framework for self-actualization."
- Jesse B. Milby, Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham
(UAB)
"...brilliant blend of science and spirituality..."
- Jerry Bartholow, minister; author of Peace Soup
"According to Xavier, conscience is living by reason and the Golden Rule. Instead, many people use societies values,
voiced through the superego, as guideposts for acceptable behavior. His suggestions for developing conscience will provide
readers with insights on how to lead a more authentic spiritual life. Xavier makes the profound easy to understand."
- Laura Axelrod, The Birmingham News
"I have thoroughly enjoyed reading the book. The clear distinction between conscience and superego is very enlightening.The
author encourages reader to reach beyond the realms of superego's judgements of right or wrong to arrive at reason,fairness
and compassion in fulfilling one's needs. The desired outcomes of peace with one's self and with others is highly welcoming.
As an experienced Psyciatric nurse, I srongly recommend this book for use as reference by Mental Health workers in guiding
their patients in alliviating pain precipitated by Superego in the form of guilt and shame."
- Esther Vegesina
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"...refreshing, lucid, timely and enormously relevant for this century."
- K. L. Seshagiri Rao, Chief Editor, Encyclopedia of Hinduism
"...excellent text on spirituality... Especially original is his differentiation between conscience and superego."
- Godehard Oepen, psychiatrist; Research Affiliate, Harvard Medical School
"...excellent work...extremely useful to promote peace at every level..."
- A. A. Khatri, Emeritus Associate Professor of Sociology, UAB
"...an outstanding study of conscience in modern life."
- Raymond Dunmeyer, Catholic priest
“I
am excited about the book and would encourage the use of this book by social workers, pastors in congregational study groups
and collegial conferences, mental health workers, psychologists, and chaplains.”
-Chaplain Charles Pieplow
who trained pastoral counselors for many years
"Dr Xavier, you are always ahead of our time."
- B Aravindakshan
"Very interesting and fulfilling my thoughts. I have also read the author's Two Faces of Religion."
- Siri Rajan
"As a lifelong student of psychology, religion and spirituality. Since Jung, I have never come across a writer
who is so well versed in those subjects as well as literature, philophy and psychiatry. Dr Xavier brings all that to bear
in a reader friendly book, which will positively affect the perspective of all who read it on how to live a more balanced
and harmonious life."
- Sam Koshy
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