a novel by Wiiford (Wil) Spradlin, MD and Susan Renee
Cross to Bear
Catherine’s self-centeredness leads to marital collapse, isolation, bitterness and finally dependency on alcohol. An unexpected confrontation with impending death leads to an almost miraculous transformation of her attitudes toward life and those closest to her. Ironically, her interaction with her former husband’s girl-friend becomes her most treasured relationship. Their exploration of the meaning behind finite and infinite, unity and diversity results in a mutual increased sense of reverence that transcends all selfish concerns. Join Catherine in her three-day journey filled with despair, fear, acceptance, love, and ultimate self-actualization. During her stay in the hospital, Catherine experiences moments of “Grace” that leave her and the reader changed forever.
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About the authors:
Dr. Wilford W. Spradlin, received his B.A. and M.D. degrees from the University of Virginia, interned at the Royal Victoria Hospital of McGill University and completed his residency training at Duke University where he later became a member of the faculty. In 1978, Dr. Spradlin accepted the position of Chair at the University of Virginia Department of Psychiatry. At his retirement in 1997, Dr. Spradlin was awarded the W. W. Spradlin Chair of Psychiatric Medicine and the title of Professor Emeritus. His scientific publications include Human Biosociology and The Search for Certainty, by Springer-Verlag. Presently, Dr. Spradlin continues to teach and supervise residents. He and his co-author, Susan Renee, pursue their shared interest in the bio-psycho-social foundations of human behavior with emphasis on the psychological, philosophical and religious aspects of reverential phenomena through works of fiction that explore human behavior in various reverential formats.
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book jacket design by D.J Crotteau