Radical Surrender

Using her personal story of deep loss and subsequent spiritual awakening as a powerful entry point, Dr Anna Lembke opens the door to a vitally important aspect of life that has been badly neglected in modern society—the embrace of spirituality, practice of prayer, and connection to a greater purpose and meaning in the universe. Or, as she puts it, "spiritual surrender in a secular world...and why such surrender may be the missing piece for so many of us denizens of the twenty-first century."

Through relatable stories and cutting-edge brain science and research, Dr Lembke explains how spiritual surrender and transcending the self leads to better family and work relationships, more happiness and control as a parent, and overall, a feeling of serenity in an increasingly divisive and complex world. This crucial process helped her let go of hyper-control and experience spontaneity and enjoy life again—all things she's helped patients do, stories she'll cover in the book, and will guide readers to as well.