Rebecca Linder Hintze - Healing Your Family History: 5 Steps to Break Free of Destructive Patterns

Praise for Healing Your Family History

Healing Your Family Historyis an absolutely
stunning title and an idea of profound significance.
Those who discover its truth and act upon it will become
powerful agents of positive change in their families.

Stephen R. Covey, the author of
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families

Healing Your Family Historyis preventive
medicine at its finest. Practical, liberating, and
right on the markthis book is a must-read.

Christiane Northrup, M.D., the author of
Womens Bodies, Womens Wisdom
and Mother-Daughter Wisdom

Healing Your Family Historyis a fascinating concept
with helpful tools that can have far-reaching results in
healing hearts, because lets face itwe are all human,
so family relationships can oftentimes be imperfect.
A must-read for anyone who belongs to a family.
Marie Osmond, entertainer

Following the correct principles beautifully illustrated
in this book will result in a happier and more fulfilling
life. I happily recommend this book to anyone who is
serious about making significant changes in their life.

James Jones, Ph.D., the director of the
Familyhood Education Foundation and
the author of Lets Fix the Kids!

HEALING
YOUR FAMILY
HISTORY

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HEALING
YOUR FAMILY
HISTORY

5 STEPS TO BREAK FREE OF
DESTRUCTIVE PATTERNS

REBECCA LINDER HINTZE

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Copyright 2006 by Rebecca Linder Hintze

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The author of this book does not dispense medical advice or prescribe the use of any technique as a form of treatment for physical, emotional, or medical problems without the advice of a physician, either directly or indirectly. The intent of the author is only to offer information of a general nature to help you in your quest for emotional and spiritual well-being. In the event you use any of the information in this book for yourself, which is your constitutional right, the author and the publisher assume no responsibility for your actions.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Hintze, Rebecca Linder.

Healing your family history : 5 steps to break free of destructive patterns / Rebecca Linder Hintze.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN-13: 978-1-4019-0797-6 (tradepaper)
ISBN-10: 1-4019-0797-0 (tradepaper)
1. Family--Psychological aspects. 2. Self-esteem. 3. Self-help techniques. I. Title.

HQ734.H65 2006
158.24--dc22 2006002513

ISBN 13: 978-1-4019-0797-6
ISBN 10: 1-4019-0797-0

09 08 07 06 4 3 2 1
1st printing, October 2006

Printed in the United States of America

CONTENTS

The heritage of the past
is the seed that brings forth
the harvest of the future.

Inscription on the Heritage statue at the
National Archives in Washington, D.C.

J ust think about the title of this bookHealing YourFamily History. Can the present really change the past? And can it also create a new future? Talk about a paradox!

What if this were true? What if the past no longer held the present and the future hostage? Could there be anything more profoundin fact, could there be anything more remarkably motivating, exhilarating, and inspiring? What if, through deep understanding and wise actions based on that knowledge, you could not only break unhealthy cycles and prevent destructive patterns from being passed to the generations that follow, but you could also back up and impact your siblings, parents, and living grandparents?

Healing Your Family History is an absolutely stunning title, and an idea of profound significance. Those who discover its truth and act upon it will become powerful agents of positive change in their families.

Many years ago, I was on a committee of university professors, all dedicated scholars from different disciplines, who were interested in coming to understand the core principles of healingnot only for individuals, but for relationships and families as well. It was absolutely fascinating to see the synthesis of thinking, research, and writing brought together by people striving to be extremely open and receptive.