JJohn Brownlee has dedicated his life and career to understanding and supporting those who have experienced emotional and interpersonal suffering and challenges in primary relationships.

His work regarding betrayal, The Judas Kiss, is a thoughtful attempt to comprehend how betrayal occurs and its lasting effects. Beyond the impact of betrayal, John’s intent is to provide the reader with support and guidance toward understanding and meaningful recovery.

Randall w. Phillips, PhD, LMFT, AAMFT
Clinical Fellow
Memphis, TN

AAs I read through the table of contents, my interest was piqued to read the chapters. My favorite chapter was “Overcoming the Pain” because of the examples and strategies you shared with us – the readers. And this line particularly got my attention: “You did not have control over who deceived you or how you were deceived, rejected, or betrayed. You do have control over how you are going to respond and live.” This thought is one I share with my clients on a regular basis. And, I didn’t have a “least favorite” chapter. I thought the entire book was well worth the read.

Dr. Sylvia Ann Trapuzzano
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Therapy in the Park
Palm Desert, CA

MMy favorite chapter is Chapter 12 because John Brownlee has identified and described betrayal trauma and has encouraged people to not blame themselves. Because my area of specialty IS this topic, it is one of the most difficult traumas (and really the core issue with most trauma) to heal from. There was not a least favorite chapter.

Melissa Bradley Ball, MS
A Life Coach specializing in Trauma
Birmingham, AL

HHe gets it … John Brownlee truly understands the stabbing pain of betrayal. He has heard it expressed by so many wounded people, and he has experienced betrayal … himself.

What do we do with the puncture wound it causes? In this book we can see the results of two differing ways of dealing with it. We can leave it open and untreated, but it will likely become more “infected” with anger, guilt, bitterness, etc. Or we can learn from this author how to cleanse and ultimately receive relief from our wound.

I believe that this book will provide the sparks to ignite hope and healing in so many of us who have suffered “The Judas Kiss” of betrayal.

Cindy Hottinger
Mother, homemaker, longtime friend of the author
Nashville, TN

JJohn Brownlee has been a trusted advisor of mine for over 40 years. His counsel has been wise and reliably useful to me both personally and professionally. In his latest book, The Judas Kiss, John provides a practical road map for anyone dealing with betrayal, forgiveness, and seemingly insurmountable past issues. His counsel comes from a place of proven professional qualifications and the hard-won wisdom gained from personal experience. We all have pain that robs us of freedom and joy if we don’t work through it correctly. The insights in this book will help the reader journey to a place of forgiveness and freedom. It has enabled me to think clearly about the lingering pain of betrayal in my own life. If you are ready to cast off the chains and heal the scars of betrayal, this book will help you too.

Jim Tune
President Impact Ministry Group 
Senior Pastor Emmaus Church
Ontario, Canada

TThe Judas Kiss by John Brownlee is a comprehensive analysis of betrayal. It provides numerous real-life examples of betrayal to which we can all relate, including painful personal examples of betrayal from his own life. The Judas Kiss also details how best to respond when betrayed and gives specific coping recommendations that will benefit all of us. I highly recommend this book.

Dave Sanderson
Retired International Marketing Executive
Ontario, Canada