The Theft of the Spirit, A Journey to Spiritual Healing

The Theft of the Spirit, A Journey to Spiritual Healing by Carl A Hammerschlag MD. Published by Simon & Schuster, New York, NY, 1993. 1st Signed Edition 3rd Printing. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Fine in Good DJ. Signed with a personal inscription by the author. 176 Pgs. ISBN 0671780239. LCCN 93-19036. The author was chief of psychiatry with the Indian Health Service for 14 years. In this book he provides a deeply moving and entirely credible account of his experiences with native healers and their patients. Even more important, he discusses the lessons he learned from such encounters and reveals the wisdom of much of their treatment. He demonstrates humility and respect for native cultures; he learns the importance of treating the patient, not just the disease, of facilitating the growth of spirit as well as healing mind and body. Description text copyright 2010 BooksForComfort. Item ID 22518.