Going Mad to Stay Sane

by Andrew White

Self-destructive behaviour - alcoholoism, eating disorders, drug addiction, depression - has traditionally been viewed in an entirely negative light. This book invites the reader to rethink their attitudes towards self-destructive behaviour using the mythical tale of King Midas.

Genres: Psychology

153 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

The Reverend Canon Andrew White is often known as the Vicar of Baghdad due to his post at St. George's Church there from 2005-2014. White has worked to mediate between conflicting parties in Iraq and elsewhere in the Middle East, and to draw attention to the plight of persecuted people.
He is an experienced hostage negotiator.
He was CEO of the Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East (FRRME) from 2005 to 2016.

Reviews

[George]

Problematic but thought provoking.