Boundaries

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Summary: Clarified Point
Review: I had been seeing a psychologist for the same problem and although she helped me immensely, I still had some fuzzy areas that reading this book helped me deal with, specifically guilt and judgement. I highly recommend it and am ordering 4 more copies for friends and family.

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Summary: Warning: Could Be Life-Changing!
Review: An excellent book!!! For anyone and everyone who has ever said,"No," and then felt guilty about it. For anyone who is pushed to the limit because you've said,"Yes" to too many things....all of them worthy causes, of course. This book is a very practical guide for people who need the help and the courage to accept personal responsibility for the choices that they make. Very practical advice for not allowing others to control you. Very practical advice for learning when to say,"Yes" and when to say, "No."

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Summary: One of the Best Books I've ever read!
Review: This book was fantastic. If you're having problems setting boundaries, i.e., saying yes, when you really want to say no, this is the book for you. It gives you step by step assignments and advice to help you to the next step. Not only that, but it tells you what to expect when you set boundaries so that you're prepared for the consequences of your boundary setting. I'd recommend this book to everyone. Everyone could learn something from this Christian based, well written book on boundary setting.

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Summary: Tremendous!
Review: I discovered the boundaries method when I took a class on Townsend and Cloud's "Healthy Changes." It has absolutely changed my life. Although I am pretty assertive and do express my boundaries to others, this book has helped me with another problem: not second guessing myself. Often I would make a decision and find the people around me getting upset over what I had chosen.

The boundaries book helped me understand that I own my own life and the opinions of others are not my responsibility. Nine times out of ten, the "opinions" I was getting from others turned out to be nothing more than manipulation in disguise, and an attempt to get me to cave in. I would not cave in, but I would feel very guilty about it for months to follow. No more.

I highly recommend this book to Christians and non-Christians, as the book emphasizes the exemplary relationship between God and humanity. It proves, once and for all, that true Christianity is not a religion. It's the ultimate relationship.

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Summary: How to say "No" and still be a good Christian?
Review: Biblical quotes and elementary school writing did not meet my adult expectations for discussing boundaries.

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Summary: Turning my life around
Review: As a Christian, I continually struggled with feeling depressed from being a doormat, and being nice because it was "part of the abundant Christian life." Everyone spoke about Christianity as being a joyful, full life that I would love and never want to return to the secular world. Then why did I feel so miserable? Why did the secular world seem so appealing, where I could be as nasty and selfish as I wanted to?

The answer was in "Boundaries". As I read the book, I could identify with something in every chapter. I'm the type of person who will let everyone else step all over me to keep themselves happy. As long as I didn't raise a ruckus, and the peace was kept, everything was okay, right? WRONG! Inside I was always seething with anger, and I was livid with the fact that I had to continually step out of the way for everyone else while they ran right over me.

Through reading this book, I realized that it's OK to set boundaries in all interactions; in fact, I now believe that it would be wrong NOT to set boundaries in things. Slowly but surely, with the help from this book's message, I've been setting boundaries for a happier life that's filled with more peace, joy, and abundance than ever.

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Summary: Speaking as a family counselor, it's enjoyable.
Review: Research is 75% of what we do, and this book is worth the read

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Summary: Very beneficial to those who always seem to be way too busy!
Review: I am so glad that I read this book. I have begun to see that I need to set boundaries in my life and that it is OK to do that. So many people today are "burnt out" and "at the end of their rope" because they take on too much responsibilty. This book will seriously help you to see where you need to change and will give you good instruction in how to change. You CAN set good, healthy boundaries in your life! This is a book that you really need to read!

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Summary: Excellent Self-Help Guide for men & women of all ages
Review: I found Boundaries to be extremely helpful to me and my family. The authors point to Biblical references for boundary development & enforcement. The authors also illustrate real-life examples of people who have boundary issues and give practical advice on how to resolve conflicts in all relationships...parent-child, spouse-spouse, friend-friend, etc. I firmly believe that this book is vital for people who desire to have Godly, healthy relationships. When my children are mature enough to read & understand this book, I will definitely encourage them to read it. I believe that it will be helpful for my children as they prepare for adulthood and also as they begin searching for a mate. I highly recommend this book for everyone who is in the midst of relationship trials & tribulations.

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Summary: This book can change your life!
Review: My husband and I read this book mainly to help us deal with his family. My husband has always tried to be "the good son" who pleases his family regardless of sacrifices he (or I) must make. This book has shown us that it is OK to set limits even on those whom we love. And that "honor your father and mother" (or other family members) does NOT mean absolute obedience and submission. This book is a MUST if you have any controlling people in your life who frustrate you but you are unsure how to lovingly address the issue.