{"product_id":"perfecting-ourselves-to-death-the-pursuit-of-excellence-and-the-perils-of-perfectionism-paperback","title":"Perfecting Ourselves to Death: The Pursuit of Excellence and the Perils of Perfectionism - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRichard Winter\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHonored as a \"Year's Best Book for Preachers\" by \u003ci\u003ePreaching\u003c\/i\u003e magazine.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect body. Perfect clothes. Perfect family. Perfect house. Perfect job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe strive for excellence in all areas of our lives. And there's nothing wrong with a healthy, mature pursuit of excellence. But what begins as healthy and normal can sometimes become neurotic and abnormal, leading to debilitating thoughts and behaviors: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeating disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanxiety and depression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eobsession and compulsions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efear of failure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erelational dysfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003ePerfecting Ourselves to Death, \u003c\/i\u003e Richard Winter explores the positive and negative effects of perfectionism on our lives. He looks at the seductive nature of perfectionism as it is reflected in today's media. He examines the price and perils of perfectionism. And he explores the roots of perfectionism, delving into what originally awakens this drive in us. After analyzing the negative feelings and defeatist behaviors that unhealthy perfectionism births, he provides practical strategies for how to change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The important thing to see,\" writes Winter, \"is that we are to strive to become better people, not just to be content with who we are or how we measure up to the standards of the culture around us.\" For Christians this means becoming more like Christ in every area of our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere is the \"perfect\" book for those who struggle with perfectionism and for those pastors, counselors and friends who want to understand and help perfectionists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard Winter, \u003c\/b\u003e a psychiatrist, is professor of practical theology at Covenant Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eStill Bored in a Culture of Entertainment.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 205\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.34 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 23, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51779968368928,"sku":"9780830832590","price":25.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ef7621e93994a0962d760e2e7f648dd8.webp?v=1780520876","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/perfecting-ourselves-to-death-the-pursuit-of-excellence-and-the-perils-of-perfectionism-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}