{"product_id":"psyche-spirit-how-a-psychiatrist-found-divinity-through-her-lifelong-quest-for-truth-and-her-daughters-autism","title":"PSYCHE \u0026 SPIRIT: How a Psychiatrist Found Divinity Through Her Lifelong Quest for Truth and Her Daughter's Autism","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePsyche \u0026amp; Spirit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einvites readers on a profound journey through Dr. Edwards’ mind, heart, and spirit during her quest for the truth of life, first as a child of medical missionaries in a Mayan Indian village, then overcoming trauma and an eating disorder during her teenage years, and later navigating the challenges of medical training. Ultimately, she discovers the truth she seeks through her autistic daughter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this deeply personal memoir, readers embark on a journey into their own hearts, joining Dr. Edwards as she navigates psychotherapy, meditation retreats, encounters with spiritual teachers, transformative travels to India and immersion in spiritual communities. Through her intimate story, she shows us how everything in this world can serve as a doorway back home to the Love we all are.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePsyche \u0026amp; Spirit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e speaks to those:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eembarking on their psychological and spiritual journeys, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseeking deeper meaning and purpose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in their lives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eraised in fear-based Christian religions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand who have experienced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereligious trauma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrappling with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeating disorders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003espiritual seekers who have encountered the wisdom and the blind spots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spiritual teachers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003ephysicians \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003escarred by the trauma of medical training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003efamily members, educators, and health care providers of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eautistic individuals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e who recognize the limitations of the traditional medical disease paradigm of autism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr. Edwards inspires each of us to recognize our individual experiences as paths back Home, to our Heart of hearts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fascinating, courageous, and keenly observed memoir moved and inspired me. Patient, doctor, mother, Edwards details her remarkable journey from the mountains of Guatemala to the storied halls of Stanford University and beyond. She describes a lifetime of spiritual longing that culminates with an awakening to the wonders of ordinary life, made possible in no small part by a not-so-ordinary little girl, her daughter Saachi. A captivating read and a triumph of the spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eANNA LEMBKE, MD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFilled with search, struggle, discovery and compassion, Psyche \u0026amp; Spirit is a vulnerable telling of her ability to grow, shine and finally be an advocate for herself and her daughter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSHARON SALZBERG, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eauthor of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLovingkindness \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Real Change\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Psyche \u0026amp; Spirit, Mindy shares her journey, a journey from Love to Love. She is an example for us of someone who has taken the teachings of Neem Karoli Baba (Maharajji) to heart: “Love everyone, serve everyone, remember God.” With great determination and dedication she is manifesting them in her life, here, in THIS world. Her compelling story is a powerful reminder of the force of spirit as it seeks balance with the human mind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKRISHNA DAS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, best-selling chant artist of all time; Grammy nominee; author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChants of a Lifetime\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI have found Melinda to be one of those very rare people who takes what life brings her with acceptance and grateful joy—turning what others would consider a burden into an opportunity to learn and evolve. Her understanding of autism is a prime example of this. Rather than dismissing it as a problem or an impairment, she truly understands the beauty of the autistic condition, and how, if we’re willing to listen, it points to a way forward for us all. Her compassionate and insightful wisdom shine through, and it’s a great honor to be associated with her and with her mission of shining a light for the benefit of us all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGUY SHAHAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransforming Autism and Founder \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand CEO of The Transforming Autism Project\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books Prime","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45926351863999,"sku":"c5bdd044-3575-4859-aa39-735e57cf802d","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/7550\/7647\/files\/4e49b1129bb739a1a8ed4f9ba2d08b8e.jpg?v=1785265267","url":"https:\/\/books-prime.com\/products\/psyche-spirit-how-a-psychiatrist-found-divinity-through-her-lifelong-quest-for-truth-and-her-daughters-autism","provider":"Books Prime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}