Cover of Fire in the Soul: A New Psychology of Spiritual optimism

Fire in the Soul: A New Psychology of Spiritual optimism

The author of the New York Times bestseller Minding the Body, Mending the Mind reveals the power of spiritual optimism: a philosophy that sees life crises as opportunities for personal growth and spiritual transformation.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 256 pages

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