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.
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.