BECOMING YOUR OWN PARENT

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Summary: A very wise and practical book for ACOA's and others
Review: Even though I didn't grow up in an alcoholic home I did grow up in a dysfunctional one. Most people come from dysfunctional families of some kind, only the lucky few miss out on this grand adventure...lol! I enjoyed this book immensely and highly recommend it to anyone interested in understanding themselves, their families of origin, and their current family situation. Many nuggets of wisdom in this volume. A true blessing to anyone looking for emotional healing.

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Summary: Exceptional Book!!!
Review: For anyone who has issues with past childhood trauma whether it be alcoholism or other this book is for you. This has helped me answer so many questions that were in the fog for so many years. Because of this book I am allowed to move forward in my health, well-being and relationships like never before. I advise one and all to read this book. You don't even have to have issues to benefit from this book , definitely a find.

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Summary: Empowerment
Review: for those who suffered and survived any form of childhood abuse and who feel there is a gap in their life: the parents.

The bad news is: you can not change your parents to your wishes.
The good news is: you can establish your own guidelines and care for yourself.

The positive self-attitude is promoted which lead to a fullfilled life.

Good for counselling students

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Summary: Breaking the pattern
Review: I think that it is a fantastic book for anyone that has come from a dysfunctional family in any shape of form. I thought at first that because my parents werent alcoholics it would not help me but I was wrong. If you are prepared to change and break the pattern that you have seen in your family and in your own behaviour this book can help you to understand that you are not alone and that those feelings that you have are normal.
Reading the experiences of those people in the book it helps to try to get an inside into your own behaviour and feelings, it is a great book to help you through your own discovery as it triggers memories and feelings (at least it did it for me)