Perspective: The Calm Within the Storm
"Wicks's writing comes alive when he focuses on his patients and their experiences, and renders in intimate terms the warmth and faith he expresses towards his readers." --Publishers Weekly"This is the kind of book you can't put down because it is so necessary." --Alexandra Fuller, author ofCocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness"As usual, [Wicks] provides a treasure-trove of thoughts, quotations, and spiritual insights which combine to make these meditations on perspective both distinctive and immensely appealing in their accessibility." --Spirituality & Practice"Dr. Wicks unlocks the secret to achieving the fullest potential in each of us. I wish I had read this book 30 years ago and had assigned it to everyone under my command." --Mike Gould, Lieutenant General (retired), USAF, Superintendent USAF Academy, June 2009-August 2013"Robert Wicks leads us on an inward exploration designed to foster our own personal journey toward enlightenment by opening the door to pathways for living and being that have always been there right before our eyes, but perhaps previously not readily accessible to us." --Jeffrey E. Barnett, PsyD, ABPP, Past President, Division of Psychotherapy, American Psychological Association"This book is a lovely, clear, and inspiring read. Using personal examples combined with the insights of Eastern spiritual traditions and clinical psychology, the author guides the reader through easy-to-follow steps to develop a healthier perspective on life." --Kristin Neff, PhD, Author,Self-Compassion; Associate Professor, Human Development and Culture, Educational Psychology Department, University of Texas at Austin"Dr. Wicks inspires the reader but more importantly challenges you to 'practice' the skills he proposes to achieve greater self-awareness and open-mindedness in managing everyday life." --M. Tish Knobf, PhD, FAAN, Professor, Yale School of Nursing"Perspective: The Calm within the Stormis the type of gift that keeps giving. Wherever you are on your journey, this book is your perfect companion. I feel wiser and richer because of it." --Francoise Adan, MD, Medical Director, Connor Integrative Medicine Network, University Hospitals; Assistant Professor, Case Western Medical School"An immensely helpful book bound to help people in need of healing--that is, all of us." --James Martin, SJ, Editor-at-Large ofAmerica Magazineand author ofJesus: A Pilgrimage."Wicks provides his readers with practical advice for regaining balance and a healthy sense of perspective during stressful situations in life. Combining wisdom and experience, Wicks aims to give a greater sense of gratitude for the little things in life." -US Catholic