Becoming Fire

Becoming Fire: A Freudian Psychoanalyst's Spiritual Journey shows us how to synthesize spiritual beliefs and science, our inner lives and our work in the world. We share the journey of an ordinary person who discovers the extraordinary-faith in God-amidst the atheism of the Freudian path. We share the triumph of grace as we follow Dr. Severino through personal tragedy and loss to joy. We find inspiration for healing our mind and nurturing the soul, hope for inner peace despite our turbulent times, encouragement to move from fear to love of all, and pleasure in reading a story well told. Sally K. Severino, MD is Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. Dr. Severino is certified by the American Psychoanalytic Association and served as the first woman president of the American College of Psychoanalysts. She is grounded in the Christian contemplative tradition, has served on the Board of Directors for The Contemplative Center of St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is a Felician Associate of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Province in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.