Overcoming Loneliness

by Carter, W. Leslie; Meier, Paul D.; Minirth, Frank B.; Carter, Les

• ISBN13: 9780800786892
• ISBN10: 0800786890
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-09-01
• Publisher: Fleming H Revell Co

Summary

An in-depth look at loneliness that outlines practical steps for attaining emotional intimacy.

Table of Contents

Introduction	9	(13)
Part 1 A Portrait of Loneliness
Intimacy and How to Avoid It!	13	(14)
A Personal Struggle	27	(8)
A Personal Evaluation	35	(22)
Part 2 The Causes and Consequences of Loneliness
The River Runs Deep	57	(6)
Me against the World	63	(14)
The Sin Factor---the Ultimate Origin of Loneliness	77	(12)
The Victims of Loneliness--from Young to Old	89	(22)
The Children of Loneliness	111	(20)
The Cousins of Loneliness	131	(16)
Part 3 The Overcoming of Loneliness
Enemies of Loneliness	147	(6)
Realistic Thinking	153	(16)
Do Something about It!	169	(24)
Learning from Biblical Characters	193	(18)
A Final Thought	211	(4)
Notes	215