Book Description
The Torah is “the blueprint for the universe.” It is the “owner’s manual” to life. Our mission is to learn G-d’s Torah and strive to be closer to Him.
Still, the Torah is even more than that. It is G-d making Himself known to the world. It has been our lifeblood for over three thousand years. It’s what sustains us, keeps us alive, and gives us our sense of purpose in the world. It is eternal.
It is also high drama. It is the story of relationships, conflict, and (sometimes) resolution. The Torah shares its stories to help us understand who we are and where we come from — and how we must live and grow and evolve, constantly improving ourselves, refining our character traits, and developing healthier and better relationships.
Thousands of years ago and today, people have dealt with difficult issues such as anxiety, loneliness, depression, anger issues, family conflict, and substance abuse. In this book, we attempt to show how eternal Torah principles can be incorporated into our daily lives — and how we can find healing and connection.
Roberta Sappington –
The rabbi and the therapist were brilliant in their synergy and insights. They elevated me as a reader into the realization that “Bible stories” are practical and sublime guidance for daily life. Using point-counterpoint, the Torah and clinical vignettes were wonderfully readable, clear, motivating and truly entertaining. I could not put this appealing and substantial book down and I learned a great deal.
Chris –
A wonderful read and an enjoyable experience!
When I began reading “therapy According to God” I believed my primary focus would be the non-religious portion of the book as I consider myself a spiritual person but not a devoutly religious one. I gained many insights from Dr. Weissman’s modern therapy vignettes and found the issues discussed interesting and relatable. And while this book is geared toward those of the Jewish faith, I found that Rabbi Wecker’s sections also spurred me toward deeper thinking. The authors move smoothly back and forth between theology and therapy, working together to impart principles on how to be a better person, have more meaningful relationships and live a fulfilled life. I also want to make a point of saying this book was in no way a boring read. As I read the stories of those in therapy, as well as those from the Torah, I wanted to see how their stories, their relationships progressed. As for comprehension of the subject material, there are definitions in parenthesis following many of the Hebrew words and there is a helpful summary at the end of each section and if one is very curious, as I was, about the terms, people and ideas being discussed, this book can serve as a doorway to further research on the topic. Thumbs up!
Sender Haber –
This book is fabulous. Both authors are experts in their respective fields and have mutual respect for one another as well. The book is a lucid, organized and sometimes jarringly honest look at the parts of life where both therapy and spiritual guidance are needed. As a Rabbi I am aware of both the need and usefulness of this work. I highly recommend this book.