Boundaries

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Summary: Life changing and very practical
Review: I'm not even finished reading this book and already want to buy it for everyone I know and love. This book has truly made a difference in my life and how I interact with others. I can't wait to find time to read it. It has made sense of the problems that I have been trying to deal with in the past and those negative behaviors that I deal with in others. I can change my life by how I interact with people that I deal with every day. I have new hope and a renewed faith in the power to love and heal. THANK YOU!!!! from the bottom of my heart.

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Summary: Be advised this is a VERY Christian oriented work.
Review: Cloud and Townsend are obviously very experienced counselors who seem to have done some good work. They certainly describe poignant case studies and issues. They address problems we all would recognize. However, I feel a bit annoyed at the fact that the book made no mention of it's strong christian flavor. I feel Boundaries would be most enjoyed and beneficial to "born again" christians on the dating scene and may actually be offensive to non-christians.

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Summary: For Anyone Who Needs Help Setting Boundaries!
Review: This is a great book and a much needed one in todays world!! It gave me alot of practical advice and helped me learn that it is okay to say no to people. If they get mad, they will get over it. I highly recommend this gem!

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Summary: Essential reading
Review: This is one of five main books I use with my counseling. It is the best book I've read on boundaries.It will be useful for the rest of your life as you continue to be freed from old patterns and are facing new challenges!

The other books are: 2)"Experiencing God"-Blackaby,3)"Search for Significance with the Workbook"-McGee,4)"Mind of Christ" and 5)What God Wishes Christians Knew about Christianity"-Gillham

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Summary: Can't find the message through the Biblical Quotes
Review: This book is a terrible disappointment to me. The very valuable messages within it are obfusticated with Biblical quotes and references in almost every line. Sometimes it does not even say what the Bible says- just gives a Book, chapter & verse, making it necessary to flip back and forth from your bible to this book in order to understand it. It is very difficult to understand what it is saying because the Bible verses get in the way. It seems to be written for someone who needs ammunition to fire back at a Bible thunper who is overstepping your personal boundaries.

The content of the book would be wonderful if is were untangled from the Biblical references. After reading a chapter, I feel as though I have been fending off a religious prosetylizer at my doorstep- and that person would also have been overstepping my boundaries!

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Summary: Being a Christian does not mean being a doormat
Review: Our world is so busy and people are encouraged to cram something into every second of their day. And the one thing that Christians would like to be known by is ever-reaching love and servitude. But so many people get walked on while holding the false belief that a Christian should never say "no" to a request for help. This is not God's plan...and certainly not an attribute that Jesus models!

BOUNDARIES is an eye-opening practical book that brought God's freedom to my life. The authors address relationship traps as well as boundary setting for all areas of life. Be prepared to be honest about your weaknesses and be ready to take active steps to introduce healthy life choices.

This book would be a great graduation gift to help your young adult step into the world with healthy boundaries and relationships!

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Summary: Highly recommended for those needing help in saying "no"
Review: Although the advice in this book is Biblically based, the material is extremely valuable for those of any religious belief. I read the book to get help in dealing with problem relatives, but found that it also helped me establish a warm but friendly relationship with my housekeeper. While researching my book, "A Housekeeper Is Cheaper Than a Divorce: Why You CAN Afford to Hire Help and How to Get It," many people asked me, "But how can I keep from feeling guilty when I'm sitting down and my housekeeper is working?" In my book, I remind readers that they have a mutually rewarding business relationship with their housekeeper, which means that they shouldn't feel guilty if their housekeeper is doing the job that s/he is paid to do. Then I refer them to this book if they need more help!

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Summary: A truly life changer
Review: The down to earth information will change your life and if not, at least will give you a much clearer idea on how to handle your day to day activities with your family, co-workers, church and yourself.

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Summary: just luke warm
Review: I expected more the book was just ok

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Summary: I finally understand the concept!
Review: I have been searching for years for a way to separate myself from certain destructive people and also from my professional clients ( I am a family lawyer). A critical part of my recovery from chronic alcoholism (sober 3 years) and continuing depression has to be a greater sense of honoring myself and my own values. This is by far the finest analysis of boundaries and their importance that I have ever read. I have recommended it to my own therapist! Also, non-Christians should not be wary of the Biblical content. It is universal.