Originally published by Westminster Press as part of the
Potentials:Guidelines for Productive Living series
Edited by Wayne E. Oates

This book is for all who feel exhausted and overworked. Through this book, Dr. Wayne Oates asserts that "all human beings have an inalienable right to rest." He confronts the destructive role of fatigue in spiritual and interpersonal relationships and demonstrates how fatigue causes "a personal energy crisis."

He reflects on the meaning of living in harmony with the rhythms of life. He explores the value of "correct breathing," the need for sufficient sleep, and the opportunity of reliance on the resources of God's renewing power.

Wayne Oates authored 58 books during his lifetime, many of which are recognized as significant contributions to the literature in the fields of psychology of religion, pastoral care, and pastoral counseling. Several of these, including The Christian Pastor, remain in print with the original publishers. Many, however, have gone out of print. Through the Wayne E. Oates Library Collection the Oates Institute is republishing  the out-of-print works so they will remain available to congregational leaders and pastoral care and counseling practitioners.

Your Right to Rest is currently available as an:

• eBook on CD-ROM -- $15
• eBook by email or download -- $10

It will also be available as a quality paperback by the end of 2006 -- watch for the announcement in Lifelong Learning @ Oates.Org.