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Summary: Great Book
Review: Finally a book that teaches the difference between wanting something more and getting something more. Very clear explanation on how to forgive but not be a doormat. A must read!
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Summary: I enjoyed this book
Review: I am a big fan of the Cloud/Townsend books and pretty much buy one sight unseen, as I did this one. While for me it is not quite at the level of How People Grow it was still very helpful.For these authors, relationships with other people are key to growth. In How People Grow the author describes feeling like it was God's "plan B" to have people help him--that God really should do it directly and he was getting 2nd best. He later came to realize that people are God's "plan A". So I don't think it is a case of "tell lots of people about your problem", but rather an acknowledgement that the Body of Christ is called that for a reason: that God uses His people as vehicles for His love. Anyway, that is just one part of this book. In general I found it very useful to have all the principles of growth broken down in this way and then have applications to specific life situations in the 2nd half of the book. These authors are very practical, which I like.
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Summary: Disappoining
Review: I came to this book eagarly anticipating real help from a Christian perspective or at least a bit of comforting, but was sorely disappointed. The analysis and approach are shallow. Manifested symptoms of suffering are addressed but never the root cause. Perhaps this book can help someone with a surficial problem, but anyone looking to address the root of their human suffering will leave with no further guidance. I'm surprised the authors are successful in their counselling, perhaps there are plenty of people out there with run of the mill "easy" issues who don't need something deeper. If that's you, OK try the book, otherwise forget it.
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Summary: There is a Way
Review: There is a way - sometimes not what we expect. Why is it we turn to God as only a "last resort"?! This book is so practical and fresh. It should be very helpful - and hopeful - to all of us who lose our way from time to time. A great thought-provoking book.
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Summary: It's all about NETWORKING
Review: This book is a major disappointment. Throughout the book the writer's suggestions are basically to tell enough people about what your needs are so that someone can help you. There are a few examples of supernatural intervention, however, the main idea is to help God help you. I needed more that than simplistic approach to everything this book has to offer. I am surprised that Henry Cloud is successful as a counselor. Even his comments concerning marriage is confusing and weak.
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Summary: It's all about NETWORKING
Review: This book is a major disappointment. Throughout the book the writer's suggestions are basically to tell enough people about what your needs are so that someone can help you. There are a few examples of supernatural intervention, however, the main idea is to help God help you. I needed more that than simplistic approach to everything this book has to offer. I am surprised that Henry Cloud is successful as a counselor. Even his comments concerning marriage is confusing and weak.
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Summary: Helps provide directions on your way
Review: This book is wonderful. It hits on everything from depression, fear, loneliness and all the other heartaches in between. It does a great job of hitting solid points from a professional point of view and still is Christian based. They don't blame everything away on science, but instead of human feelings and tendencies. It has taken me alittle longer to read than most, but the chapters are very informative and very helpful.
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Summary: Not a bad book
Review: This book talks about the struggles that some of us may face and how important it is to turn to God to help us overcome some of these difficulties. They talk about applying certain principles to areas of life such as divorce, addiction, weight, abuse, depression, and parenting.
The 8 principles mentioned in this book for facing our problems were helpful, particularly choosing a travel companions wisely, leave your luggage behind, owning your problems, and beginning your journey with God. Sometimes, I felt that they blamed certain problems that people have on "not trusting God enough" or "not being in a strong enough relationship with God". That may be true to a certain extent. However, sometimes we can have all the faith in the world, and yet, we can still struggle with weight, depression, etc.
But the authors didn't just stop at the "you must have faith in God" reasoning. Making God a priority is important to overcoming difficulties. But sometimes, putting your faith in action and doing certain things to help yourself is also very important.
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