Be Careful What You Pray for Book

The New York Times bestselling author of Healing Words ventures deeper into prayer's intangible powers with this dramatic and important new exploration of what can and does happen when people use prayer--intentionally or unconsciously--to cause harm.Through fascinating true stories, case histories and solid scientific analysis, Dr. Dossey illustrates the different kinds of negative prayer--including tainted prayer and malevolent prayer--and explores why they exist and how many of us wield them, often unconsciously, against ourselves and others. He also discusses the ethics of prayer and offers practical suggestions for protecting ourselves from harmful prayer in a straightforward, highly readable style that blends science and psychology with the storyteller's art."The most provocative, exciting book I have read in years. With penetrating insight and meticulous research, Dr. Dossey reveals the power of prayer to harm as well as to help. This book will forever change how you think and what you pray for."--Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., author of Minding the Body, Mending the Mind and A Woman's Book of Life "Brilliant, poetic, scholarly and absolutely daunting in range and scope. The imperative is urgent and clear: We must assume a high level of responsibility for our negative and hurtful thoughts, wishes and prayers for one another."--Jeanne Achterberg, Ph.D., co-author of Rituals of Healing and senior editor, Alternative Therapies in Health and MedicineRead More