Breaking Free: Understanding Sexual Addiction & the Healing Power of Jesus
Author: Russell Willingham, Bob Davies
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ISBN: 0830817913
Publisher: Intervarsity Press (March, 1999)
Sales Rank: 6,569
Average Customer Rating: 5 out of 5
Customer Reviews
Rating: 5 out of 5
CALLING ALL MEN!
Countless Men struggle in sexual sin...And those who do not...Well, do you? "Breaking Free" explores several aspects in finding the core roots to where 'our' addiction comes from. It has helped me in immense ways in recovering my own addiction. The author goes beyond just 'practical' ways we can hope to recover, in which some can relate to, ie. more praying, more...holy stuff. Also, the author uses several examples, in which more than one time you will find yourself saying "That's me!" Furthermore, he affirms that not just 'praying, and reading more books, and scripture' are going to heal us. But it will require a true relationship between 'us' and God, in which God will work through others as well, to attain genuine recovery. Also admitting that the book itself is not the true way. It's a great read. I recommend reading it, then passing it on to a good friend.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Compelling, Excellent, Encouraging...
I'm a homosexual sex addict who also loves and desires to live my life for Jesus... In the last two years, I've come out and asked for help from my friends and family, and it's been a hard but very good journey. While this book does not specifically address homosexuality (try anything by Andy Comiskey - amazing stuff), it is the best book I've read on the subject of sexual addiction. I recommend it to anyone who struggles with sexual or relational brokenness of any kind.
Rating: 5 out of 5
1st book I tried, all I really needed!
Without reiterating what the other reviewers have said, this book was just so helpful to me in understanding my cybersex addition and finding comfort in the love of God to heal my wounds and bring me peace. My sister sent me the book right after I was fired for watching porn on the internet at work (worst day of my life). I have always considered myself a Christian, though was always at war with myself because of my "secret" side (and I'm no "bible thumper"). Besides seeing God's work in my being fired, this book brought me so much freedom and joy through knowing that there was a way out and God had/would forgive me if I continued to repent for my past. I've "fallen off the wagon" several times in the past year, and I'm about to read this book again to get me back on the right track. If you're addicted, or think you might be, and want to find a Christ-centered way out, don't even hesitate - BUY THIS BOOK and READ IT.
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