Why I Believe

A Psychologist's Thoughts on Suffering, Miracles, Science, and Faith

A leadership expert, clinical psychologist, and New York Times bestselling author asks the big questions and shares his early mental health struggles in this groundbreaking, uplifting book.

World-renowned psychologist and leadership expert Henry Cloud has impacted millions of lives through his groundbreaking books and through his work coaching leaders of the most influential organizations in the world. But few people know the details of his own story and how he became one of the most beloved and respected psychologists and faith influencers in America.

In this indelibly personal and vulnerable book, Dr. Cloud leads us through his early struggles with illness and depression and the miracles that healed him and led him to his calling as a healer of others. Through masterful storytelling combined with a deeply nuanced understanding of the human mind, Dr. Cloud invites readers to inhabit the spaces of suffering and elation that make us most human and to walk alongside of him as he ponders the great questions we are so often afraid to ask but which also give life meaning.

Written in the vein of such groundbreaking books as An Unquiet Mind, When Breath Becomes Air, and On Being Mortal, Why I Believe is a masterwork in spiritual exploration from one of the great scientific minds and faith voices of our time. Featuring the voice of Dr. Henry Cloud reading the Preface, Conclusion and an Invitation to You.

Dr Clouds use of the Bible for living our best lives. Bible as our guide

Loved the message of our God and Jesus in the book! The Bible as a guide for our lives. The psychology of the Bible.

Worth a read!!!

This book has helped me so much with my journey with the lord! It builds on your foundation of belief in our lovely God amen.

Interesting

Really enjoyed his differences between god (biblical) and psychology. He had a lot of great points I had never thought of.

Healing

Franz Kafka ~ “A book must be the axe for the frozen sea within us.” The only book that has been like an axe to me is Boundaries - I needed the axe to break the frozen sea. It’s probably the book that’s had the single biggest impact on me ever. Henry’s new book and his latest work has melted the ice for me. For any Christian who’s experienced hurt from the church and outside church from people who don’t understand suffering, what Henry has gone through will give you encouragement to keep going with boundaries. It’s not going to be easy, but Henry’s story will give you strength to carry on. For me this book will be one of those I listen to regularly. I’m already carrying out some small steps and noticing a difference. The last time I told someone about Jesus I was 13 and it did not go down well for me. So for now I’ll pass this book on to people as a testimony because my journey is still ongoing - I’m using this as a 2nd rebirth. But this book is not just for telling people about Jesus, it’s for people who’ve been hurt by things done in His name that never came from Him in the first place. This will heal you and encourage you and confirm your hurts are real when no one else did! It will also help others to be more empathetic to suffering of others and false Christian teachings. Thanks Henry!

I really enjoyed hearing biography & faith journey.

I absolutely loved everything about this book. Very practical and insightful. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking to get to know a Higher Power.