Piers Watson, OCD Action, London England:
This short booklet, published in the USA, is full of common-sense
practical advice on techniques for coping with fear. As the title makes clear, it is very much a layperson's interpretation and
explanation of the most commonly accepted methods of managing or overcoming fear, namely behaviour therapy and cognitive behaviour
therapy (terms not used by Popovich). Effective use is made of examples to illustrate the choices we all face.
For some this booklet will be profoundly helpful. Everyone, however,
whose life is crippled by fear, will find something useful here.
Trisha Bleau, Teens4Jesus Ministeries, Bakersfield California:
Fear is natural. It is something that every person deals with.
But some people have a hard time with how to handle their fear. It is for these people that "The Layman's Guide to Managing
Fear" is written. Stanley Popovich, the author of this much needed guide book on fear, has done an excellent job in providing a labor
of love for his fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.
Within this book are the answers that so many people so desperately
need to hear. There is hope and freedom in the pages of this small life saver, and the power to be set free from the fear that holds
so many captive. This is not your typical self help book that spouts out ideas and suggestions on coping with the struggles
in one's life. Rather this book offers solid Biblical advice with psychological backing, strategies that are proven true, based
on research done with actual professionals and trained counselors and psychologists.
Popovich has obviously spent countless hours researching the subject and making certain that the book reflects not only his own experiences
but also the experiences of others as well. And because of this, the result is one powerful book that can change
your life! Don't miss out on this book. It is a must-read for any Christian, whether you struggle with fear or not.
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