Abundant Paths

<p><strong>Thoughtful...candor.... Beckstrand...delivers multiple supportive arguments.... Readers will be gratified by its conclusions and novel assertions...particularly relating to meaningful relationships...which lends it distinction and is refreshing to read. - The BookLife Prize (<em>Publisher's Weekly</em>)</strong></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(33 88 104 1)>College media instructor Karl W. Beckstrand has lived abroad interned for Congress in D.C. and earned a B.A. in journalism and an M.A. in conflict resolution. He was a technical recruiter in Silicon Valley a Stanford Hospital chaplain and a Spanish interpreter for Angel Flight (aviator nonprofit). But his relationships were far from satisfying. Today he enjoys profound lasting ties.</strong></p><p><strong>Regardless of marital status or sexual orientation every person has legitimate needs for love and true union including connection with those of one's own sex. Still long-term relating bliss can be elusive for just about anyone; but there are more kinds of connection than we know--and happier bonds than the sparse ones society often signals.</strong> Real love isn't wanting someone it's wanting the best for someone. As true needs are met loving generous feelings can replace discouragement isolation infidelity even addiction.</p><p>Know a gay couple that's floundering? Beckstrand shares counterintuitive keys for healing relationships and creating deep lasting same-sex bonds. <strong>Yet what he's learned also applies to heterosexuals married people singles and all sexes</strong>. Chapters include:</p><ul><li>Beyond Either/or Thinking</li><li>Is It All about Sex?</li><li>What's Good About Attraction to Your Own Sex?</li><li>Is Fluidity Real?</li><li>Are Competing Desires Healthful?</li><li>Authentic Identity - The Key to Happiness</li><li>How to Not Miss Out</li><li>Close Beyond Imagination</li></ul><p><strong>Don't miss these concise concepts plus information on relating with a gay loved one suggestions for coming out (or not) tips for supporting families of LGBTQIA people--plus online bonus material.</strong> A more spiritual version of this book is titled <em>God Adores You</em>.</p><p><strong style=color: rgba(33 88 104 1)>Beckstrand is the best-selling author of 27 books and winner of a 2016 International Book Award</strong> (reviews by <em>Publisher's Weekly</em> Kirkus and <em>School Library Journal</em>). 40000 words 190 pages 8.5x5.5 hard or soft cover ebook and audiobook (in 2023); PathsPress (Premio Publishing worldwide rights © Oct. 2022) libraries and all major self-help book distributors. YAN051040 YAN048010 YAN032000 SEL046000 YAN051110 HEA042000 SEL008000 YAN029000 FAM029000 YAN006150 YAN051240 OCC011020 SEL041040 FAM030000 YAN006090 YAN048030 YAN009000 YAN018020; JBSJ 5PS VFVG YXHL VS QRVP7; LCCN: 2022947036 soft ISBN: 978-1951599188 hard ISBN: 978-1951599201 e-ISBN: 978-1951599218</p>