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By: James Adams

Passionate

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Do you ever feel confused, depressed or anxious? Do you think that you are going through some sort of crisis? Do you seem at odds with your partner, friends or work colleagues? But you can’t understand why this is happening? If so, Passionate will shed some light, as its author has experienced all these things and more besides, and has survived to tell the tale.

To achieve this, he experienced various therapies which helped to improve his mental health. But above all else, it was his discovery of attachment theory that was responsible for clearing his confusion and helping him to understand why his life had been so intense, so chaotic, and so passionate.


Originally applied to the early parent-child bonding process, attachment theory can also help explain why we have become who we are as adults. The author has applied this aspect of attachment theory to himself   as he takes us on a roller-coaster tour of his life, with thoughtful self-analysis applied to every stage of the journey.


Passionate is not a quick fix for people unwilling to look within but it does show how positive mental health can be achieved through a better understanding of what exactly is going on in our lives and why. So, strap yourself in for a ride that might change your life!

James Adams has taught psychology, sociology and the philosophy of religion in a sixth form centre for over twenty years. He is also the author of Attached to Coventry City.

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  • Rev. Prof. David Wilkinson FRAS University of Durham.

    James Adams has written a book which is an 'autobiography plus' - its narrative is engaging, weaving personal reflection with a range of other authors and insights. I found it entertaining, challenging, provocative and life-affirming.

  • Jim Brown: columnist, Coventry Telegraph

    In this psychological memoir, James Adams describes his fascinating life story, including his support for Coventry City and his multi-faceted career with strands including education and religion. James has experienced many highs and lows - but in ‘Passionate’ he describes his path towards positive mental health. Excellent writing and a fascinating story - it deserves a wide audience.

  • Laura Reid: assistant editor, The Yorkshire Post

    In this book, James applies the psychological theory of attachment to himself, taking readers on a tour of his life, with self-analysis at each stage. He credits the theory, with helping him to understand who he has become as an adult and the “intense, chaotic and passionate” nature of his life.

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