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About the Author

Jay Stringer is a licensed mental-health counselor and ordained minister. He Lives in Seattle, WA, with his wife and two children.

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Associated Works

The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 9 (2012) — Contribuinte — 29 cópias
The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 11 (2014) — Contribuinte — 13 cópias
Discount Noir (2010) — Contribuinte — 9 cópias
Killing Malmon (2010) — Contribuinte — 6 cópias

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To be reviewed over at Fresh Fiction!
 
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MaraBlaise | 1 outra resenha | Jul 23, 2022 |
I didn't like this quite as much as 'Ways to Die in Glasgow', but it's still massively entertaining. Sam Ireland returns as a really engaging, credible hero, and hit man Fergus is a great addition (he's reminiscent of my very favourite fictional assassin, Martin Blank). This is a crime novel that plays out like a farce, with multiple characters all following their own agendas as the coincidences and consequences build wonderfully around them. It's a pleasure to read from beginning to end, with a solid plot, some great one liners and loads of film references that never seem over done or annoying.… (mais)
 
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whatmeworry | outras 4 resenhas | Apr 9, 2022 |
This is was an unexpected gem. I got it in an Amazon promotion, although later found I'd read a short story by the author. This is a really entertaining and satisfying mystery. It's told by multiple narrators, which usually annoys me, but in this case was absolutely the right choice.
 
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whatmeworry | outras 2 resenhas | Apr 9, 2022 |
Whether we are ready to admit it or not, most of us have struggled with some form of addiction throughout our lives. Unwanted sexual tendencies are made worse in today's society due to the availability of pornography and prostitution. People that find themselves in a battle for freedom against their sexual addictions often get wrapped up in shame and self-loathing. In this book, Jay Stringer welcomes those who are struggling by letting them know that they are not alone and that there is absolutely nothing wrong with them.

Stringer outlines the key things that cause an individual to engage in unwanted sexual behavior such as a deep exploration of childhood. I am very aware of how formative our childhood years are, but I never thought about how dysfunctional family dynamics can lead to undesirable sexual behavior later in life. For example, did you know that men that had strict fathers are more likely to become interested in pornography that shows power over women? Or that women with strict mothers are more likely to have submissive fantasies? Stringer dives into these topics as well as the core experiences that are fostered by our unmet needs. He approaches the book from both a psychological research viewpoint and a spiritual perspective.

It is important to note that passages from the bible are frequently quoted within each chapter, which may be off-putting for those who are not religious. Personally, I am not Christian but still found the scripture references to be enjoyable and relatable. I think that one of the most important aspects of this book was Stringer's ability to weave personal stories of people engaging in unwanted sexual behavior with facts and statistics about their addictions. He outlines a variety of techniques that can help struggling individuals overcome their tendencies. I particularly enjoyed the reflection questions that were posed at the end of each chapter designed to help people understand their unwanted sexual desires instead of running away from them! I think that this book is an important read not only for those struggling with addiction but also for people who want to heal past wounds that they may not even have known they had. I would also recommend that parents read this as well so that they can better understand how their relationship with their partner and children can drastically shape the child's sexual outlook later in life.
… (mais)
 
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MGrace44 | 1 outra resenha | Jan 2, 2022 |

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Obras
18
Also by
4
Membros
298
Popularidade
#78,715
Avaliação
3.8
Resenhas
14
ISBNs
34

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