Aneissa's Book Club: February 2021
It is no secret that the Just Aneissa Blog and its content lean heavily on self-help and self-improvement. This novel shoves us in the right direction concerning mental health and healing. We highly recommend this novel for anyone struggling with past childhood or young adult trauma. Aneissa's Book Club February book of the month is Hurt People Hurt People by Dr. Sandra D. Wilson. This book was the perfect novel this month because it takes a deep dive into the why. Why do we sabotage seemingly healthy relationships? Why do we secretly (or knowingly) rejoice in the suffering of others? Why is there a never-ending cycle of disappointments when it comes to those closest to us? This book breaks down numerous questions and gives answers in their simplest form. Hurt People Hurt People is also an incredible read for anyone who wants to define and identify exactly what they are struggling with in order to grow. The Spirituality of this book provides a safe Theologically-based environment for the reader to feel comfortable with acknowledging and addressing past events as well as tips on how to move forward healthily.
Dr. Wilson presents a behavioral theory of change wrapped in the Word of God. Throughout her approach, you will find Biblical truth supported by scriptural evidence, combined with concise psychological interpretations of behavioral consequences due to a child or adolescent's developmental inability to make sound, mature, adult decisions. Dr. Wilson places God in the middle of the counseling and seamlessly combines psychological insights to promote lasting change.
We usually hesitate to give a five-star review, but this top rating is well deserved! We highly encourage you to read this book if you are about to take any significant step in life. Aneissa's Book Club, March book of the month, is titled Deep Work (Rules For Focused Success In A Distracted World) by Cal Newport Deep work is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task. It is a skill that allows you to quickly master complicated information and produce better results in less time. Deep work will make you better at what you do and provide a sense of true fulfillment from craftsmanship. In short, deep work is like a superpower in our increasingly competitive 21st-century economy. Yet, most people have lost the ability to go deep - spending their days instead in a frantic blur of email and social media, not even realizing there is a better way. Catch the review here Monday, March 29, 2021! Have you read Hurt People Hurt People? Let us know your thoughts on the novel in the comment section below.
