Abraham J Twerski: 9 books
Without a Job Who Am I
Rebuilding Your Self When You've Lost Your Job, Home, or Life Savings
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2010
A system of support designed to help us develop and sustain a true sense of self-worth when shaken by professional or economic upheaval.
Millions of people confuse who they are with what they do. When faced with the loss of their job, home, or life savings, many struggle not only to keep their...
The Spiritual Self
Reflections on Recovery and God
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2011
To the thicket of questions surrounding spirituality, this book brings a clear vision and a thoughtful approach that will help us find our way to the very heart of it.
Much is made of spirituality these days-in recovery and in the culture at large-but what, exactly, does spirituality mean?...
The Thin You Within You
Winning the Weight Game with Self-Esteem
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 1998
Diets don't work. The pounds may slide off, but for too many dieters, once the food scales and calorie counters have been put away, the weight returns. Dr. Abraham Twerski, a specialist in addictive behavior, shows that it is not lack of willpower that leads to overeating but an absence of self-esteem....
Addictive Thinking
Understanding Self-Deception
Language: English
Release Date: June 3, 2009
Author Abraham Twerski reveals how self-deceptive thought can undermine self-esteem and threaten the sobriety of a recovering individuals and offers hope to those seeking a healthy and rewarding recovery.
Abnormal thinking in addiction was originally recognized by members of Alcoholics Anonymous,...
A Formula for Proper Living
Practical Lessons from Life and Torah
Language: English
Release Date: August 18, 2011
Extraordinary wisdom to help you understand yourself, lead your life, and deal with other people.
As human beings, we have instincts for both good and evil, conscious and unconscious. To rectify ourselvesto live spiritually and properlyinvolves getting a handle on these impulses.
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Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2007
This groundbreaking guide supplies the missing link in the pursuit of happiness by giving you the tools you need to satisfy your human spirit. Celebrated author Dr. Abraham J. Twerski helps you identify your positive human traits as well as the negative human habits that may be hindering your ability...
Judaism and Health
A Handbook of Practical, Professional and Scholarly Resources
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2013
The first state-of-the-art, comprehensive resource to encompass the wide breadth of the rapidly growing field of Judaism and health.
"For Jews, religion and medicine (and science) are not inherently in conflict, even within the Torah-observant community, but rather can be friendly partners...
Shame Borne in Silence
Spouse Abuse in the Jewish Community
Language: English
Release Date: June 20, 2017
Providing a religious lens on the topic, this book directly addresses the problem of spousal abuse in the Jewish community, in hopes of confronting the truth and taking definitive steps to end this violation of all that Judaism stands for. A leading rabbi and psychiatrist reveals with striking candor,...
Twelve Jewish Steps to Recovery (2nd Edition)
A Personal Guide to Turning From Alcoholism and Other Addictions—Drugs, Food, Gambling, Sex...
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2012
This book is not just for Jewish people. It's for all people who would gain insight— and strength to heal—from Jewish tradition. • All people who are in trouble with alcohol, drugs, or other addictions—food, gambling, and sex • Anyone seeking an understanding of the Twelve Steps from a Jewish...