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Breaking Free:

Understanding Sexual Addiction & the Healing Power of Jesus
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InterVarsity Press, Jan 13, 1999 - Religion - 213 pages
Our world is awash in sex. We are bombarded with it everywhere we turn--TV, newspapers and magazines, music, movies and the Internet. When this ever-present temptation mixes with human weaknesses and unmet needs, many get pulled into addiction to sexually sinful behavior. They may detest their own habits, but they can't seem to break free. Is there any hope?Russell Willingham speaks from his own experience and that of the many he has counseled. His answer? "Yes! There is hope. Jesus offers forgiveness and healing."True stories show how the principles in this book can be put into action. The essentials are spelled out in practical steps that can help people begin to break free. Willingham deals with such issues aswhat all addicts have in commonthe hunt of the malnourished heartwhere to find the courage to face the dark sidewrestling with shame and gracethe healing effect of radical honestyThis realistic yet hopeful book offers a new way to see the world for every person who wants to understand and break free from sexual addiction.
  

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User Review  - Josh Glaser - Christianbook.com

As a ministry dedicated to helping men and women walk in freedom from sexual sins and brokenness, we use several resources for men dealing with sexual addictions. Repeatedly, men point to Breaking Free by Russell Willingham as one of the most helpful books we recommend. Read full review

Review: Breaking Free: Understanding Sexual Addiction & the Healing Power of Jesus

User Review  - Dan - Goodreads

This is probably the best book I've read about sexual addiction. I would almost give it 5 stars if not for the (slight) false advertisement. It presents itself as being for everyone, but the book is ... Read full review

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Contents

What We Are Dealing With How Do I Know If Im Addicted?
17
The Dynamics of Sexual Addiction What All Addicts Have in Common
35
Where We Start Essential One Aligning Ourselves with God
50
Enlisting the Help of Others Essential Two The Power of Genuine Friendship
65
Understanding the Mold Essential Three Exploring Family Issues
74
The Myth of NoFault Victimization Essential Four Taking Ownership of Our Choices
87
The Divine Caricature Essential Five Will the Real God Please Stand Up?
98
Reclaiming the Grand Vision Essential Six The Biblical Basis of Our Identity
110
The Hunt of the Malnourished Heart Essential Ten Dealing with the Lonely Abuser Within
149
Where Life Death Intersect Essential Eleven Bringing God into the Area of Need
164
Boasting in Our Weakness Essential Twelve Radical Honesty Its Evangelizing Effect
178
Working Together
194
What Is a Wife to Do? Help for Spouses of the Sexually Broken
196
The Twelve Essentials
207
Further Reading
209
Appendix D
211

The Courage to Be Broken Essential Seven Admitting Our True State
121
The Unexpected Response Essential Eight Wrestling with Grace
130
The Frightening Agenda Essential Nine Facing Our Dark Side
139
Notes
212
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About the author (1999)

Russell Willingham is executive director of New Creation Ministries, based in Fresno, California. He counsels, leads groups and speaks nationwide on issues related to sexual addiction. He has presented workshops at several annual conferences of Exodus International, at the American Association of Christian Counselors World Conference (2001) and at the AACC Superconference on Sexuality (2002). He is also a participant in AACC's video curriculum on healthy sexuality. He is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God International Fellowship and works under the supervision of Dr. Jonathan Olford, Ph.D. of the Link Care Counseling Center in Fresno, California.

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TitleBreaking Free: Understanding Sexual Addiction & the Healing Power of Jesus
AuthorRussell Willingham
PublisherInterVarsity Press, 1999
ISBN0830817913, 9780830817917
Length213 pages
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Religion / Christian Life / Inspirational
Religion / Christian Life / Men's Issues
Self-Help / Substance Abuse & Addictions / General
  
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