Author : Neil Presley Cox
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Page : pages
File Size : 11,61 MB
Release : 2002
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ISBN : 9780975367612
Book Description
Seeking THE ultimate resource for individuals and families in trouble, or even crisis? HOPE LINES is a comprehensive guidebook for people torn apart by maladies such as drug addiction, alcoholism, infidelity, divorce (with resulting step-families or "grand-parenting"), physical and mental abuse, child custody, an apathetic legal system, job and relationship stress, mental illness, single parenting, and today - even gaming addiction. Neil Presley Cox, a family lawyer and associated criminal defense attorney, wrote HOPE LINES over a 7-year period to provide a unique, seminal work on solutions to modern personal and family dysfunction. And to throw out a "line" of "hope" to those suffering through the current and fast-growing legal and relational quagmire. Rather than a dry, boring discourse on laws and legal maneuvering, Cox offers these insights in creative form, based on his 25+ years practicing family law. After synthesizing the most common personal and family "disasters" in and out of the courts, he carefully pens 18 engaging and quasi-fictional stories. Each acts as a template to help readers identify with their situation, and find answers. All 18 narratives begin with a relevant scriptural verse and follow with sections on Reflection (analysis) and Application (recommendations), plus a Resource Toolbox. As a bonus, HOPE LINES also includes a handful of "Calls for New Hope and Faith", and two of his "addiction recovery" poems, relevant to his own life experience. Avoiding the legal system and working things out, are a key piece of the message. Due to the depth and breadth of information, HOPE LINES offers value to public libraries, counselors, clergy, law enforcement, social services, prisons, and other entities involved with people in crisis.