El Maestro del amor

One of the most widely read writers in Brazil (even more than Paulo Coelho), Cury is a psychiatrist and best-selling author of books on positive thinking and the psychology of mind. Twelve years ago, he published his ideas on a unique theoretical approach to the mind called "Multifocal Intelligence" (Inteligência multifocal), which claims that a variety of influences affect how the mind functions and that diverse approaches are thus needed to deal correctly with issues of psychoanalysis. In this psychological profile of Christ, the fourth book in his five-volume "Analysis of the Intelligence of Christ" series, Cury suggests that Christ had a "perfect" compilation of mental capacities. He examines Christ's ability to understand the needs of humans and immediately influence others through loving acts of compassion. Cury studies Christ's exchanges during his entire life, emphasizing his final days, and suggests that he endured great mental and physical suffering without its affecting his positive relationships. Christ encouraged his followers to focus on a love of others rather than being distracted by pain or personal sorrows. This book is recommended for public libraries with strong Spanish-language collections.—Mark L. Grover, Brigham Young Univ., Provo, Utah