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The Uncommon Touch

An Investigation of Spiritual Healing

by Tom Harpur


ISBN: 0771039441
ISBN-13: 9780771039447
Format: Hardcover

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"Harpur could not be more timely, given the increased interest in recovery and healing... this well-written, thought-provoking, and carefully researched book encourages the reader to take seriously the potential of spiritual healing."

   -- Sojourner

Bibliographic Details

Publisher: McClelland & Stewart Ltd
Published date: 1994
Size: 6.25 x 9.25 inches
Weight: 1.3 pounds
Pages: 275

Publisher's Notes

The author of For Christ's Sake challenges traditional medicine and Western religion, presenting scientific evidence to support spiritual healing methods ranging from Therapeutic Touch to "laughter" therapy to Chinese Qigong.

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