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 Arthur Goldberg has written a brilliant, compassionate and remarkably compelling book. I consider it among the 
best--maybe the best--ever written on the subject not just of homosexuality but of the capacity for human change of 
heart--T'Shuvah in the Jewish phrase. Yes, the book is specifically addressed to Jews who take, or might consider taking, 
Judaism seriously. But that fact is a gloss for the simple fact that anyone, of any religion or none, will find this book deeply 
moving and inspiring.            

  As a psychoanalyst and psychiatrist I can say with admiration that I have scarcely ever read a book that is more 
sophisticated and clear with respect to the essence of psychotherapeutic change, in particular with respect to healthy change 
away from same-sex attractions. Neither are Goldberg's insight and sensitivity coupled to an inability to deal with hard facts 
and confrontational truths. He is painfully, gratefully hard-hitting when addressing the monumental moral and therapeutic 
evasions of the mental-health professions as they address homosexuality under the threat of gay activist retaliation.        
    
  I recommend this book to anyone with a serious interest in homosexuality as a phenomenon, change of so-called sexual 
orientation in a therapeutic setting, and in refreshing their understanding of why traditional Judaism has remained a healing 
force in the affairs of mankind for over three millennia.             -

-Jeffrey Satinover, PHD, MD, Former William James Lecturer in Psychology &   Religion, Harvard University; Past President, 
C.G.Jung Institute of New York; Author, homosexuality & the Politics of Truth.