Orthodox

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With his unique blend of profundity, sensitivity, learning, and humor, Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, M.D. explores some of the core questions that engage thinking, mature people: What is my function in life? How can I relate to my soul while continuing to nurture my body? How can I turn “meaning” into a practical, satisfying reality, instead of a fluffy cliche? In this book, Rabbi Twerski is not dealing with “problems.” He is sitting down with his readers and having a heart-to-heart discussion on how to make life more meaningful. He is an acknowledged master of the entertaining story and down-to-earth common sense. His real world advice and guidance have helped tens of thousands of people enrich their lives. Rabbi Twerski has a lifetime of achievement and countless salvaged lives and families to his credit. In Dearer Than Life, he brings his career to a new plateau of public service. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, M.D., is a descendant of the founders of the Chassidic movement, whose philosophy he embraces and applies in his psychiatric practice. An ordained Rabbi, Dr. Twerski is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and founder and Medical Director of Gateway Rehabilitation Center, Pittsburgh, Pa. Dr. Twerski’s earlier works, Living Each Day, Living Each Week, Growing Each Day, Smiling Each Day, I Am I, Self Improvement? -- I’m Jewish!, Mesillas Yesharim -- Lights Along the Way, Positive Parenting, Not Just Stories and Getting Up When You’re Down have established his position as a Torah scholar who possesses psychological insights that enhance application of Torah principles to everyday life.