<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>A REMARKABLE EXPLORATION OF POWER, ADDICTION AND LOVE</strong></p><p><em>"</em>The Lure of the Ring <em> compellingly captures the essence of addiction, the seduction of power, and the nature of embodied spiritual transformation. I highly recommend this wise and engaging book."</em><strong> RICHARD ROHR, O.F.M., Founder, Center for Action and Contemplation</strong></p><p><strong>AUTHORS ALAN JAMES STRACHAN, PH.D. AND JANET COSTER, M.A., M.A.</strong>, draw upon decades of clinical expertise, a lifetime of spiritual practice and integration, and communication skills finely-honed by counseling, teaching and writing.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Seductive Power of the One Ring</strong></p><p><br></p><p><em>The Lure of the Ring</em> takes us on a fascinating journey through the hearts and minds of some of Tolkien's most colorful characters, exploring with depth and insight how they respond to the allure of the One Ring.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Tom Bombadil and the Dark Lord Sauron</strong></p><p><br></p><p>The primary focus is on two contrasting figures, the Dark Lord Sauron and Tom Bombadil - Tolkien's most enigmatic figure. </p><p><br></p><p>Sauron, who utterly succumbs to his addictive craving for power, resides at one end of the continuum of psychological development. </p><p><br></p><p>In marked contrast, Tom Bombadil - unique, paradoxical and charismatic - operates from a radically different psychological and spiritual paradigm in relation to power and the One Ring.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>An Original Answer to the Question, "Who is Tom Bombadil?"</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Drawing on the deepest understandings of the psychology of addiction, the seductive allure of power, the stages of psychological development, and nondual spirituality, <em>The Lure of the Ring</em> provides a novel and thought-provoking answer to the most puzzling question in Tolkien lore: <strong>"Who is Tom Bombadil?"</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Deepen Your Understanding of Power, Addiction and Spiritual Transformation</strong></p><p>In addition to providing unprecedented insights into Tolkien's characters, <em>The Lure of the Ring </em>also offers readers an invaluable opportunity to explore more deeply their own relationship to power, addiction and personal / spiritual transformation.</p><p><strong><em>Readers RESPOND</em></strong></p><p><em>- "You are to be wholeheartedly congratulated for the grace to write something so beautiful and good."</em></p><p><em>- "I have enjoyed </em>The Lure of the Ring <em>so much that I've read a lot of it yet again. . . the accessibility of your beautiful language invites the casual reader to become engaged in a search for that personal yet cosmic ocean of consciousness available to us all. A lovingly written treasure, & this reader wholeheartedly thanks you both." </em></p><p><strong>GRAB YOUR COPY NOW - AVAILABLE IN AUDIO, KINDLE AND PRINT</strong></p>