The Intimate Enemy: Winning the War Within Yourself

by Ellen Dickstein, Guy Finley, ·, et al.

This book introduces you to astounding parts of yourself that you never knew existed. Observe the inner dramas that control your life without your knowledge. Awaken to a higher awareness that provides the only true strength you need to walk into a fearless future. By uncovering the exciting truth about who you really are, you will gain an unshakable understanding of the human struggle and witness proof of a world free from strife.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1567182798
• ISBN13: 9781567182798
• Release Date: October 1997
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.2" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

The Intimate Enemy: Winning the War Within Yourself

Self-development expert Guy Finley and psychologist Ellen Dickstein teamed up to write The Intimate Enemy: Winning the War Within Yourself. Their book is intended for people who are tired of struggling and wish to "sign a peace treaty with life." Finley and Dickstein explain that "we each have, and operate from, a false nature that is a jumble of our memories, conditioning, and some tempermental qualities." That false self responds to everything that happens to us, and its response is usually negative or defensive. We then find "ourselves caught up in the same kinds of situations again and again, and nothing ever seems to be resolved in a new way." They call the false self an intimate enemy and say that we are our own worst enemies when it comes to finding true happiness. Their book devoted to learning how to recognize the intimate enemy and "discover how to rise above our own present psychology." Our false selves blame events outside ourselves for our unhappiness or see neutral events as threats, with the result that we are contantly battling to control external circumstances. Only when we become aware of the "True Self" within do we learn we are a part of a world of truth and light where all battles are non-existent. The authors use short stories and examples to show how people misunderstand the world around them. They explain how to become aware of the fallacies the false self continually attempts to foist off as truth, and how to determine what is real and what is deceit. They say that "understanding that we are a multiplicity of selves is critical to recognizing, and ultimately defeating, the intimate enemy." They emphasize self-study as the primary way of overcoming the false self. Self-study involves rousing ourselves from "psychic slumber" and becoming aware of our thoughts and internal actions. They offer specific tips for achieving greater self-awareness. The Intimate Enemy is for anyone who wants more from life than a daily battle against unseen enemies.

A life-changing book!

The Intimate Enemy is a self-help book and more. For those who have been searching for real help in understanding themselves and their lives, this book is what you've been looking for. Written in an easy to understand, step-be-step fashion, you will learn how to detach yourself from what has been preventing you from realizing your potential as a human being. I have read all of Finley's books and have been working with his concepts and exercises for several years. There is no question that applying the principles found in this book can change one's life for the better!

A Most Aweome Book

This book is tremendous, it is filled with such practical insight. There are many books out their on the self-help shelves, but this work is not in the same category. Unlike all those other books which only seem to keep you running around like a dog chasing it's tail, this book not only tells you, but shows you how you can be free of any fear or limitation. In fact The Intimate Enemy shows you the only thing that has been holding you back has no more substance than a shadow. Sound unbelievable? IT IS! Don't believe me, test REALITY AND FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF. I also recomend The Lost Secrets of Prayer (by Guy Finley). I have met Guy Finley in person and I can honestly say he is as Genuine as his books. Enjoy! Cousin Vinnie NY

This is an adventure in Self-Liberation.

The information in this text is straight forward. The reader doesn't have to worry about being swept away into reliving the past or creating a mental "safe haven" when life gets difficult. Dr. Finley's cure of "Living in the Now" is so refreshing. The 'Past' remains in the past when you learn to live in the present moment. He tells me that my life is in "My" control. Events outside of my self have no effect...unless I choose to let them.

My favorite book. Has set me on the Higher Path.

The Intimate Enemy has become my favorite book. I've never read anything that explains these deep concepts so clearly, and in such an interesting way. I am recommending this book to everyone I know. I feel this book has set me more firmly on the Higher Path than I've ever been before.