Praise for The Gift of Betrayal
When your world explodes, it may be difficult to imagine that you may someday see your betrayal as a gift. But this book provides ample evidence that you CAN use this crisis to eventually get to a much better place in your life. Wisely, the first half of the book meets you in your pain and gives you practical tools for dealing with it. Then the last half takes you beyond the pain to the new life you can design as you complete the healing process. As a professional who also draws on her personal experience with betrayal, Eve Wood is an excellent guide for this journey.
Peggy Vaughan, the author of The Monogamy Myth and host of DearPeggy.com
Eve offers compelling stories, professional insights, and practical advice.The Gift of Betrayalwill be of great help to anyone whose world has been torn apart and who is in need of hope, inspiration, and healing.
Amy Hirshberg Lederman, the author of One God, Many Paths:
Finding Meaning and Inspiration in Jewish Teachings
Dr. Eve Woods approach to dealing with lifes difficult situations is to turn and directly face them, viewing them as opportunities for self-discovery.Through stories and step-by-step instructions, she is able to give the reader a map for traversing challenges one that will unearth jewels of personal growth. Her ability to distill the important aspects of perception and the self, as well as areas for individual development, is a gift and is valuable for anyone experiencing hardship or betrayal.
Ann Marie Chiasson, M.D., clinical assistant professor of medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine
This encouraging, well-written book will be extremely helpful to women whove been betrayed, particularly if they find that they need to move on to a new life.
Mira Kirshenbaum, the author of Too Good To Leave,
Too Bad To Stay and When Good People Have Affairs
The Gift of Betrayalis a guide to healing and freedom from one of lifes most devastating injuries. Eves realistic, compassionate, and empowering plan will serve anyone ready to move past pain to claim the joys of life and love they truly deserve.
Sonia Choquette, the author of The Answer Is Simple
Love Yourself, Live Your Spirit!
If you find yourself plunged into the darkness of betrayal, this book will offer you the comfort, practical tools, and inspiration you need to step back into the light.
Cheryl Richardson, the author of
The Art of Extreme Self-Care
This poignant, practical book takes you step-by-step through the process of healing the wounds of betrayal, helping you pick up the pieces and create a stronger, healthier you. An uplifting, hope-filled work that is sure to inspire and empower!
Dr. Kevin Leman, the author of Have a New Kid by Friday and 7 Things Hell Never Tell You But You Need to Know
If you have ever been betrayed by a loved one, this insightful and inspiring book can be a turning point in your life. Using both her clinical experience as a psychiatrist and moving insights from her own life, Dr. Eve Wood can show you the path to taking your power back and creating the life you have always wanted.
Joan Z. Borysenko, Ph.D., the author of The Power of the Mind to Heal and Saying Yes to Change
Dr. Eve Woods book teaches you how to glean lessons from the experience of betrayal and use them to enhance your life. Her guidance will allow you to make more successful relationship choices in the future through a heightened awareness of your partner, yourself, and your shared needs.The Gift of Betrayaltruly is a gift one that can lead you to a more fulfilling, heartfelt, lasting relationship.
Dr. Gary Chapman, the author of The Five Love Languages and Love as a Way of Life
Dr. Eve Woods ability to offer valuable solutions to some of lifes challenges is a remarkable gift. I have immense respect for Dr. Wood. She combines her vast experience as a psychiatrist with her own personal experiences to present methodologies that you can use to successfully maneuver through some of the riptides of life.
Denise Linn, the author of Secrets &
Mysteries and If I Can Forgive, So Can You
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The
Gift of Betrayal
How to Heal Your Life
When Your World Explodes
Eve A. Wood, M.D.
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