Hugh Prather Biography

Hugh Prather was a writer and counselor whose work emphasizes the importance of gentleness, forgiveness, and loyalty. His writing draws on Christian themes and language, conceiving of God in personal terms. Prather declined dramatic claims about the power of the individual mind to effect external change, instead stressing the need for the mind to let go of destructive cognitions, reminiscent of cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques. His approach offers readers practical guidance for living in harmony with oneself and the world.