The bound copy of this book is sold out. You can download the book by going to: Revised edition In a Spirit of Caring Revisited There may be some copies of the bound edition on www.amazon.com for resale. Type "In a Spirit of Caring" in the Books search field.)

The final edits on In a Spirit of Caring Revisited are being done. It will be available on Kindle, iPad, Nook and the other e-readers.

My best guess is that it will be published by late April. Stay tuned, I will let you know on this web site, the ISOC Bulletin and the In a Spirit of Caring Facebook page.

To see the In a Spirit of Caring FB page and the Relationship-Based dentistry Hall of Fame photos, type "In a Spirit of Caring" in the FB search box.

Reviews of the 1st edition of In a Spirit of Caring:

"Every dentist must read this book. With wonderfully open candor, the author has expressed what every dentist has felt and experienced on his or her journey to discover meaning and purpose in their life.

His struggle to achieve technical excellence and develop interpersonal relationships has been experienced by all of us who aspire to become the best we can be as we help people accept responsibility for their own health. The philosophy so beautifully expressed is based on sound principles and should be a model for all of us to live by."

Bill Lockard, D.D.S., Lecturer and Visiting faculty member L.D. Pankey Institute

More comments:

"Great Book! I'm impressed with the thoroughness with which you approach the subject; it reads well."

Omer Reed, D.D.S., private practitioner and dental consultant

"In this era of relationship, Lynn's sensitive, insightful portrait of self-discovery is an essential resource for every member of the health care team."

Doug and Marlyn Young professional speakers and consultants

"It is a beautifully written work, a most balanced combination of the use of your clear intellectural capacities and thoughtfulness, your activist self who speaks out with integrity and passion for changes that you believe are needed for your professioan and your clients, and your sensitive openness as a man and and a spiritual seeker. Your book serves as a most moving and powerful example of the benefits of risking change for others in your field and outside. In fact, my major disappointment was that it is geared completely to dentists ... for its wisdom and spiritual depth seems invaluable to the public at large."

Gay Swenson-Barfield, Ph.D. Director Carl Rogers Peace Project

"I have read your book three times. It is the best book on the subject I have read and the best book I have read this year."

Henry Tanner, D.D.S. private practitioner and former director of education, L.D. Pankey Institute

"I truly enjoyed every page. I felt the book got better with each succeeding chapter. I was dissappointed when it ended."

Bob Frazer, D.D.S., private practitioner and dental consultant

"What I have gained from reading your book is a profound respect for your depth and breadth of knowledge."

Bud Ham, dental consultant

"Dr. Carlisle's book is a fascinating saga of one man's personal growth as a true professional. With rare candor, he shares with the reader his own progression from seeing dentistry as a technical way to make a living, to the discovery of the profession as a deeply fulfilling way of being and becoming for dentist and patient alike. He explores the human side of dentistry and the need to redefine doctor-patient relationships from traditional expert-petitioner or manager-worker roles to a meeting of equals in a partnership for healing. He combines the best from modern person-centered psychology, with the experience of outstanding practitioners to provide a challenging blue print for new and more effective and satisfying relationships between dentists and their clientele."

Arthur Combs, Ph.D., author and co-founder of perceptual psychology

"It is not just a book about dentistry, but a book for people to learn about living. I think that it is not only necessary and timely, but a valuable book for anyone on their journey."

Nancy Addy, D.D.S. dental educator

"I think the book has a lot to offer to fellow travelers on their journey and would be very beneficial to them. The author has certainly done a tremendous job of bringing many different perspectives and sources into a integrated package."

Cliff Katz, D.D.S., Ph.D. Director, Counseling Center, University of Texas, Austin

"Lynn Carlisle brings to In a Spirit of Caring his own powerful `spirit of caring`. He has polished a lifetime of seeking, experimenting, reasoning and feeling into a concise compendium of insight, debate, clarity and honesty concerning person-centred care. If your goal is to be, or understand becoming a HUMAN helper, Lynn's book will be an enabling and important step in your journey."

Wilson Southam, The Group at Cox

It is so thoroughly researched and so packed with inspirational information that every time I pick it up, I find some new idea to think about. I wish that I had this book during the years I was in private practice. It's an excellent guide for a more humane approach to dentistry and dental education.

Susan McMillen, D.D.S., dental educator`

Lynn's book picks up where Bob Barkley's left off. Must reading for any dentist or team member interested in providing a quality service based on trust and long term relationships. With the changes in health care being thrust upon us, this book provides a model to help us better help our patients (clients) value the services we have to offer. An insightful and important work!

Bruce Pettersen, DDS private practitioner and presenter

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