The Givers and The Takers

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Summary: Tremendously helpful insights!
Review: At first, I had a love hate relationship with this book.
I sensed that everything in it was true, yet I wasn't ready to face it.
Once I got past my denial, I began using it as a reference book
for all of my relationships.

THE GIVERS & THE TAKERS in not just about boyfriend and
girlfriend issues. The information is relevant for any relationship:
mother/daughter, friends and co-workers. A great read.

When I'm troubled over relationship issues,
I can usually find some insightful piece of wisdom that reminds
me that I'm giving too much to someone. And, I learned that Takers exist
because Givers focus more on other people than on themselves.

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Summary: I Didn't Know I Gave So Much!
Review: I used to give too much to everyone: my teenaged kids, my husband, and my co-workers. I was a pushover for the Takers in my life. This book changed me. Reading it was a "Big Aha!" I now say "no" to others without feeling guilty. I walk different, talk different, and dress different, and I've stopped apologizing so much. Until I read THE GIVERS AND THE TAKERS, I was addicted to pleasing others and didn't know it. I actually thought I was assertive. After reading Evatt's and Feld's 30 Giver Traits, I saw my self-denying pattern clearly. Also, the authors say that "Since Givers expend more energy than they receive, they often eat to make up the loss." That was me, too. This book is not frivolous. It contains an original personality theory that is quite sophisticated.

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Summary: Give to Givers, Take from Takers
Review: I'm a Giver and this book is terrific. Enlightening! It features a powerful
tool that enabled me to see my apologetic personality and lifestyle of
serving others way too much. Now I'm practicing receiving. I am encouraging
people to give more to me. I hope there's a sequel.

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Summary: Give to Givers, Take from Takers
Review: The Givers and Takers is a clear concise study of human nature. After reading the book I was able to understand what makes realtionships "tick". A must read for healthier and happier realtionships.

Lakewood, CA