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Summary: Perfect Explanation
Review: I found this book extremely helpful, especially the chapter on
living with a depressed male..The statements about the differences in female and male de-
pression were eye-opening. I felt that the Christian point of view was well presented!!
Yes, some Christians see depression as a lack of faith... -
he made this point without platitudes - and it was good to
be assured, that this is not so... I have been using some of his suggestions and they work
- they are simple but not simplistic. Certainly a very
practical book.
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Summary: Much needed
Review: I purchased this book (along with a few others on the subject) initially because I was interested in the topic.
Not a medical person or psychiatrist of any sort, I just thought it was something that I would enjoy looking into. For those that know how the subconscious works, you'll appreciate the fact that I discovered that I was a victim of PTSD while delving into the subject. It was as if the universe was trying to tell me something. All I can say is that it opened my eyes and changed my life in ways I never knew possible. For those interested in fiction dealing with a topic along these lines (and also Dissociative Identity Disorder) I would recommend reading a book called "Bark of the Dogwood" by Jackson McCrae. It's an intricate study of PTSD, child abuse, dysfunction, and a little of everything else, and packs quite a wallop. And it's actually quite funny in places--probably the ONLY book I know of about child abuse that has a bright side.
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Summary: Much needed
Review: I returned this book, a first for me with Amazon. I would have given the book 0 stars but that is not an option in the ratings program. The data base for this 'research' is christian males. This is not a book that most of us can relate to. The book doesn't unmask anything except christian males are depressed. The book information needs to say up front that it is all about people who center their lives around the church. If you've got a fish on the back of your car-buy this book, if you don't, don't it won't help you.
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Summary: beware non-christians!
Review: I returned this book, a first for me with Amazon. I would have given the book 0 stars but that is not an option in the ratings program. The data base for this 'research' is christian males. This is not a book that most of us can relate to. The book doesn't unmask anything except christian males are depressed. The book information needs to say up front that it is all about people who center their lives around the church. If you've got a fish on the back of your car-buy this book, if you don't, don't it won't help you.
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Summary: straight talk on male depression
Review: straight talk on male depression
i became a little wary when the author indicated more than once his christian beliefs and even though i was raised catholic, i would have rather had the book tend to the needs of any type of male rather than a catholic male---or at least the recovery process is structured for a catholic male
the last two chapters are worh the price of the book
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Summary: DEPRESSED MANIAC FINALLY UNDERSTANDS
Review: THIS BOOK IS GREAT!! IT BRINGS UNDERSTANDING DEPRESSION TO A DIFFERENT LEVEL. GREAT FOR MEN AND WIVES TO READ. EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT SURE IF YOUR DEPRESSED, READ IT AND YOU WILL KNOW. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO EVERYONE!!
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Summary: DEPRESSED MANIAC FINALLY UNDERSTANDS
Review: THIS BOOK IS GREAT!! IT BRINGS UNDERSTANDING DEPRESSION TO A DIFFERENT LEVEL. GREAT FOR MEN AND WIVES TO READ. EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT SURE IF YOUR DEPRESSED, READ IT AND YOU WILL KNOW. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO EVERYONE!!
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Summary: Advise Helpful
Review: This book is very helpful in understanding depression from a male point of view. The last chapter explains how those around a depressed man can be supportive and understanding towards him. These ideas, I know from experience, do wonders and can really turn a situation around! A problem that I do have with this book is that it is written from a religious, church oriented viewpoint, and that can be a turn off. The author gives the reader a feeling of cramming his spiritual viewpoints down the reader's throat, and if the reader isn't of this perspective, it can be a problem. However, the book, in general, does provide a lot of helpful advise that really does work and can very much help a loved one understand the inner perspectives of a depressed man and how to be supportive in that crucial time.
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Summary: Very useful, a fresh, intellegent perspective.
Review: This book is written simply and straight forward. Anyone who is studying, or living with a depressed male will find this book to be a valuable addition to their library. It is written from a Christian perspective and deals with depression from both a physical and spiritual viewpoint. If you are not afraid to explore spiritual healing coupled with strong physical advice, this book will give you answers to begin the trek out of depression. Thank you Mr. Hart for a fine book. I will be ordering others.
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