{"product_id":"psychological-digs-in-paradise-614882","title":"Psychological Digs in Paradise","description":"Psychological Digs in Paradise - Overcoming the traumas of the past in pursuit of an elusive ideal   \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eThis book is intended to appeal to both Christians as well as non-believing serious thinkers interested in seeing how Christian faith builds resilience when dealing with life's inevitable curved balls.   \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eAs a teaching novel, it has been specifically written in an unapologetic but non-preachy narrative style. The story involves an enjoyable expedition on to an island called Rustenberg, where its characters mainly inhabit the town affectionately known as KP - Kleine Paradijs. In a tranquil tropical setting the reader is introduced to further psychological insights about several people and their oft misunderstood behaviours and reactions. A seeming simple year's research trip investigating coffee morphs into unexpected intrusions from the visitors' troubled pasts, as well as their becoming part of a tragic event that spoils the deceptively safe tranquillity of the island experience.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eWritten by two retired psychologists, the journey allows a broad range of readers to appreciate the very real limitations of believing in the idea of paradise on earth.   \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREVIEWER COMMENTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e*John and Esther have devoted many years towards helping folk discover the vibrant life God intends for all of us. In this book is the heartbeat of this same calling, where distilled biblical wisdom, discernment, and authenticity, come to life through the characters and the challenges they face. A book which engages the reader on a number of levels.*  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eBruce Park, Maths\/Science and Design \u0026amp; Technology Teacher, Past Anglican Parish Warden  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e*In this book John and Esther bring a lifetime of both academic and practitioner experience to their writing. Through the deployment of narrative, they draw the reader into discovering insights into psychology and faith that impact the human condition.*  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eGeorge Savvides, AM, FAICD, Chair SBS, past Managing Director Medibank Private.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a teaching novel, this book seeks to demonstrate ways in which a past with significant traumas does not need to hold us captive. It involves an enjoyable expedition on to an island called Rustenberg, where its characters mainly inhabit the town affectionately known as KP - Kleine Paradijs. In a tranquil tropical setting the reader is introduced to further psychological insights about several people and their oft misunderstood behaviours and reactions. A seeming simple year's research trip investigating coffee morphs into unexpected encounters with the visitors' pasts, as well as their becoming part of a tragic event that spoils the deceptively safe tranquillity of the island experience. Written by two retired psychologists with many years' experience as practitioners, the journey allows us to explore individual responses to life's curved balls, while learning to accept the very real limitations of believing in the idea of paradise on earth. The teaching novel genre is based on a previous international award-winning book John wrote with two colleagues: A Guide to Promoting a Positive Classroom Environment. \"Here is a book rich in insights that will help liberate readers from things that have held them captive.\"Rev Dr Peter Crawford OAM, Anglican Minister, Vice President CMS Australia, former secretary EFAC Australia","brand":"Koorong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51563082350879,"sku":"9780645371482","price":29.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8981\/8143\/files\/9780645371482_1597977.jpg?v=1769166260","url":"https:\/\/koorong.com\/products\/psychological-digs-in-paradise-614882","provider":"Koorong","version":"1.0","type":"link"}