An Affair of the Mind | 
| Author: Laurie Hall
Publisher: Focus
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  74 reviews
Sales Rank: 54574
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8
ISBN: 1561794643
Dewey Decimal Number: 241.667
EAN: 9781561794645
ASIN: 1561794643
Publication Date: April 1, 1998
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Condition: Paperback, great condition. Some pages have pen underline marking, binding tight, wraps glossy with light edge wear, light corner bumps and light scratching.
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Product Description
Laurie Hall's story reveals pornography's subversive side and offers comfort, encouragement, insight, and a plan of action to women whose husbands are addicted.
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 Very helpful for those affected July 23, 2008
I can tell you the stories here are real, sadly from first hand experience of a similar situation. I was totally unaware of the extent of the addiction until it was in fact too late. But reading this, I reallized some of the most bizarre behaviors, where from his hiding the addiction. Her husband exhibiting startilingly similar behavior to that of my own spouse. It made me realize I'm was not alone in the struggle for a loved one, a losing battle, with devastating results. Pornography destroys lives and families, and is highly addictive.
I found this book extremely well written, and very helpful. It shows those of us affected are not alone, there are many of us losing the battle every day.
 God's word has the real answers July 12, 2008
I read this book nearly 10 years ago when I was dating someone who was addicted to porn. Although the book helped me to deal with my own hurt by finding someone who understood my pain, in the end, focusing on my pain was a dead end. I wholeheartedly agree with the reviewer who shared that instead of turning to books or people, she went back to the Bible and of course to God. God's word is what helped me to overcome and make the right choices for my situation. I moved on and have no regrets.
 A very dark book on a subjec that needs more light April 23, 2008
Many "amateur experts" have raived about Laurie Hall's writing from her personal experience. Some have added this book to their own website recommended list. However, I find her story very dark and shows little hope for wives suffering from the affiar(s) of an unfaithful husband. This book puts a lot of unneeded fear into the reader's mind when there should be some glimmer of hope or reconciliation with a fruitful ending. If anyone reads this book, their spouse better be ready for a lot of "over the top" emotions, anger and questions. Some of those questions are justified, no doubt. But, this book is very unsettling and I do not suggest anyone new to their spouse's affair read this book unless they want more burdens put on a marriage that is already shaky at best. Even a very strong relationship with the reader's Heavenly Father may not provide much healing after reading this one sided story.
Affair of the mind January 14, 2008
The book was factually correct as to the devastation that porn can cause to a marriage. I was however disappointed that in spite of all that the author did, her husband did not leave pornography. I was looking for a book that provided hope for me, that my marriage can and will survive, but after reading all the negatives, I even became more bitter and hardened against my husband.
I decided to leave the book and go back to the bible and God for a solution that works without all the negativity I read.
I must say that as a result of my decision, I can see a marked difference in my husband and our relationship. We can even talk more openly about issues.
A Great Book! August 20, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Laurie Hall has the boldness to talk about a topic some are ashame to discuss . I am sure her testimony will be a door for others .
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