Deadly Blessings - Faith Healing on Trial (Hardcover)

A young couple watched their infant son die of meningitis even as their Christian Science "practitioner" promised that prayer was all the child needed. The parents were prosecuted, leading to a six-year legal battle. A West Coast psychotherapist's practice involved a bewildering array of drugs, New Age metaphysics, and mind control. One of her patients died after a bizarre "hot tub" treatment. The psychotherapist was taken to court. A Filipino "psychic surgeon" claimed that he could remove tumours without breaking the skin. The husband of one patient complained to his local prosecutor. "Brother Joe" was put on trial.This is a penetrating examination of three controversial court cases. With exceptional insight, Richard J Brenneman delves into the minds of those who believe that faith or magic alone can cure physical and emotional ills. The book is a combination courtroom thriller, human drama, and first-rate piece of investigative reporting. Brenneman adds a unique, compassionate perspective because he's been there. He is a former Christian Scientist, he lived in a commune, and (at one time) he believed in psychic surgery.

General

Imprint:	Prometheus Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 1990
First published:	April 1990
Authors:	Richard J. Brenneman
Dimensions:	230 x 155 x 35mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	390
ISBN-13:	978-0-87975-580-5
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Mind, body & spirit > Alternative therapies, healing & health Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > General Books > Mind, Body & Spirit > Alternative therapies, healing & health Promotions
LSN:	0-87975-580-6
Barcode:	9780879755805

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