The Transformative Power of Crisis: Our Journey to Psychological Healing and Spiritual Awakening

While the book's title mentions 'crisis', I found that the stories and commentary applied to almost every facet of my life. I was taken aback by Alter's deep and wide understanding of the human condition in general, and I believe this book deserves to reach a broad audience. I don't often find books like this to be inspiring--usually you have to wade through chapters and chapters of muck--but almost every page of this book shone with wisdom.

This book is filled with wonderful advice in a short-story format that is mind-opening and easy to read. I could easily relate aspects of my life to many of the issues discussed and the insight and experience of the authors was communicated with a rational common sense approach. The blend of humor and practical advice make this a book that I will refer to time and again.

You know all of those self-help books, the ones you read so that you can gain a better understanding of yourself?And once you read them you feel WORSE than you did before? Well, this book isn't one of those. After reading Robert and Jane Alter's book, cover-to-cover, I discovered a calmness, a peaceful feeling that no other book has ever given to me. In reading, I discovered that I am not alone in the many situations that life has visited upon me, and that there is a window that, when ready, anyone can climb through and find him or herself in a more tranquill place. Thank you, Robert and Jane, for a loving, spiritual, affirming and educational look at reality.

If you are at a point in your life where you need fundamental change I congratulate you on your good fortune at finding this book. It will deepen your relationship with life.It is written by fellow travelers that have all the dark corners and blazing heights as the rest of us all too often confused pilgrims. The difference is that they have had the discipline, perseverance, and single-minded focus that all too many of us don't seem to muster in large enough doses. They have taken their innate intelligence and expanded it into understanding and wisdom sprinkled with wit, insight, and compassion.Read this book!

The Transformative Power of Crisis is a must read! I almost never read "self help" books, but these authors offer life-changing insights in a real page-turner. I was completely absorbed! This is a book I will return to many times for advice, wisdom and humor. I recommend this book highly and think anyone can benefit from its teachings.