The Fantasy Fallacy:
Exposing The Deeper Meaning Behind Sexual Thoughts
by @ShannonEthridge
Thomas Nelson Publishers 2012
226 pp
As a recovering sex addict who lived in fantasy for most of her life, I couldn't be more excited about The Fantasy Fallacy! I'm always looking for supportive material to help reach women who struggle with sexual issues. Having read and recommended many of Shannon's books I wasn't disappointed... Shannon Ethridge has done it again!
I've read numerous Christian books on sex addiction and never encountered this approach. A breath of fresh air, badly needed especially in the Christian community where the topic of fantasy is a no no! As a former fantasy addict, there was no fantasy covered I was unfamiliar with. But surprisingly I learned something about myself and found new freedom in regards to healthy, safe, 'legal" fantasy.
During my eight years of sexual sobriety I have put myself under a rigid "no fantasy allowed" rule. In The Fantasy Fallacy Shannon teaches us there are fantasies that even as a married Christian, are not only safe, but can energize our marriage bed.
Extremely well researched, with gripping personal stories, The Fantasy Fallacy goes behind the veil of every possible fantasy imaginable. Not only discussing the hard truths of fantasy in all walks of life, but helping us understand the root causes so we can overcome the guilt, shame and condemnation. Once the causes are unveiled we are able to understand ourselves and find the sexual freedom God wants us to enjoy.
The Fantasy Fallacy is one of the most relevant books I've read this year! My new fav! Way to go Shannon!