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“This author courageously embraces the topic of family violence and negative behaviors in a culture that often finds it easier to look away or minimize. By utilizing the Twelve Step process in the context of negative behavior intervention groups, this approach recognizes that behavior change is difficult and takes time and intention. I appreciate the structure that allows for deep exploration which supports individuals’ cognitive and behavioral shifts. The naming of derailers (such as anger, jealousy, rage, and insecurity) allows participants to anticipate challenges while also sharing enablers (such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness) that can help with the transformation experience. Dr. Hodge embraces the topic holistically by creating a model to support individuals as well as structure for leaders to shape congregations’ and communities’ understanding of negative behavior and conflict through sermon series and case studies. My hope is that conscientious leaders will embrace this book and model so we can systemically change unhealthy, negative dynamics within families and communities.”

Tambry Harris

United States on September 12, 2022

"This book is an excellent resource for both the classroom and for personal development. The twelve-step transformational life process highlighted in the text gives you a systematic way of eliminating negative emotions that sabotage our lives from being mentally healthy and happy. Additionally, there are sermons and devotions to assist and reinforce the twelve steps. I highly recommend this book!"

Dr. Martin L.

United States on September 5, 2022

"In a time when so many find it necessary to "check others," Dr. Hodge remind us to check-in with ourselves to become the best version of who we are, living into the "fearfully and wonderfully made" creation God designed us to be! This is a great read and a great work!"

Concerned Customer

United States on December 21, 2023

"This book is highly recommended for Christian Leaders (Ministers, Priests, Lay Group Leaders) who wish to offer a proven technique to eradicate pathological negativity in their flocks. This book not only maps out the author’s 12-step philosophy, but has loads of practical tools (sessions, sermons and case studies) all packed in to a 200 page masterpiece! If one carefully follows Dr. Hodge’s roadmap, you can reach 95% of those with a need for change. Some might need professional intervention (personality disorders) with a psychologist-psychiatrist for in- depth therapy."

Matthew Norman MD, M.Ed.

United States on September 21, 2022

"In a world where we often point to others as the cause for our bad behavior, or seek knee-jerk solutions to deep-rooted issues we experience, Anthony Hodge’s A Better You: Christian Life Beyond Negative Thinking is a refreshing, candid, and biblical path to self-growth designed to effect authentic change. Instead of wallowing in negativity or continuing a life of stagnancy and decline, the book encourages us to take a hearty look within with a goal to transform ourselves—with God’s help—into the sort of person God calls us to be. I wholeheartedly recommend A Better You for pastors, church leaders, and other people of faith who are tired of surface fixes and desire to genuinely grow as a child of God through practical and methodical steps that lead to true transformation."

Matt Brodie

United States on September 3, 2022