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"Grazing the Fields of Plenty is a non-fiction book about living in the American culture of ""a land of overabundance"". We live in an age of supersizing. Limitless availability of food, drink, screen technologies, news, healthcare, noise, pills and consumer goods has made us obese, unhealthy, strapped for money and unhappy stressed-out people. Just looking at all the pitfalls of living in this culture of more can easily make us depressed. However, there are solutions to these problems which Dr. Marianne de Deugd offers with support of extensive research and personal insight from her 30 years of professional counseling expertise. We have to live in this culture, but we don't have to get sucked into its unhealthy practices. This book moves from ""what is happening in our culture"" to ""practical solutions"". It gives a relatable and informative glimpse into the different areas of our lifestyles in the United States and how we could benefit from change. Readers will be enlightened by the research, while understanding the need to change from the author's compelling stories and professional insight. Dr. Marianne de Deugd is a retired professional Christian counselor. For 30 years she served as director of Royal Palm Ministries Counseling and Training Center in Fort Myers, Florida. She has obtained a doctorate of ministry in counseling, as well as Masters degrees in counseling and biblical counseling. Dr. de Deugd is an ordained minister. She was certified by the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors, Peacemaker Ministries, Prison Fellowship, and taught psychology and counseling classes at Gulf Shore Christian College. During her career, she has counseled thousands of people on how to live well. Besides counseling she has been a frequent speaker, seminar leader and in-prison seminar instructor. She is married to her husband Bill and they have four children."

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