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Summary: Changes That Heal, paperback
Review: The four main points of this book can help any person understand more who they are and how they relate to others. Bonding, how to say "no", learning that people are neither all good nor all bad are points that Dr. Henry Cloud explains in a biblical and tangible way. The book is well-written, broken up in understandable sections and gives you something to think about at every turn. The author pulls from many people's life experiences and there are many examples of everyday people that you can relate to. You will find examples that help you understand the points he is trying to point out. This book is a must read.There is a work book which goes along with the book, but Changes That Heal stands alone or can be enhanced by the workbook.
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Summary: Changes That Heal, paperback
Review: The four main points of this book can help any person understand more who they are and how they relate to others. Bonding, how to say "no", learning that people are neither all good nor all bad are points that Dr. Henry Cloud explains in a biblical and tangible way. The book is well-written, broken up in understandable sections and gives you something to think about at every turn. The author pulls from many people's life experiences and there are many examples of everyday people that you can relate to. You will find examples that help you understand the points he is trying to point out. This book is a must read. There is a work book which goes along with the book, but Changes That Heal stands alone or can be enhanced by the workbook.
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Summary: Changes That Heal, paperback
Review: The four main points of this book can help any person understand more who they are and how they relate to others. Bonding, how to say "no", learning that people are neither all good nor all bad are points that Dr. Henry Cloud explains in a biblical and tangible way. The book is well-written, broken up in understandable sections and gives you something to think about at every turn. The author pulls from many people's life experiences and there are many examples of everyday people that you can relate to. You will find examples that help you understand the points he is trying to point out. This book is a must read. There is a work book which goes along with the book, but Changes That Heal stands alone or can be enhanced by the workbook.
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Summary: Incredible and terrible
Review: There are few books out there that play on the borders of both worthlessness and pricelessness. This is one of them. Cloud brings out life-changing principles in his analysis of boundaries, bonding, good and evil, and adulthood. It has the potential of completely revamping your view of healthy interaction with others (and God). At the same time, it is very poorly written. I found it to be unstructured, long-winded, and completely unengaging in many places. Moreover, there is frequent misuse of scripture and a number of statements that could be taken to horribly unhealthy extremes. Read the book. Be changed, but be wary.
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Summary: I understand more now!
Review: This book came to me from a friend. I came to understand so much as to why I do/did the things in my life. Setting boundaries is helpful in many ways. We do it in our society and with each other. As long as we speak the truth with GRACE, time really does heal. I recommend this book to anyone who simply would like a "road map" on how to deal with people and yourself and how to live life more peacefully.
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Summary: This book has been life-changing!!
Review: This book has changed the way I view relationships and how to handle past issues. It has very sound scriptural references which I go back to time and time again. This book has helped me put into perspective all of my relationships. If everyone read this book, and applyed the principles, this would be a much better world.
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Summary: Changed my life!
Review: This book helped me to overcome much of the pain of an abusive childhood.
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Summary: Interesting, but does not suggest change
Review: This is an interesting theory that people who are lacking emotionally fail in one of four areas: bonding, boundaries, ability to accept and exert authority, and ability to discern right from wrong. What's missing from the book are ways to remedy the lack in each of these "growth areas." In addition, what the book doesn't seem to acknowledge is that bonding and boundaries (and perhaps the other two areas, as well) are tightly coupled, so that if a person were difficient in one, he would probably be in the others, as well. I like his analysis, but would have preferred suggestions for how to take care of those areas that are lacking.
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Summary: Interesting, but does not suggest change
Review: This is an interesting theory that people who are lacking emotionally fail in one of four areas: bonding, boundaries, ability to accept and exert authority, and ability to discern right from wrong. What's missing from the book are ways to remedy the lack in each of these "growth areas." In addition, what the book doesn't seem to acknowledge is that bonding and boundaries (and perhaps the other two areas, as well) are tightly coupled, so that if a person were difficient in one, he would probably be in the others, as well. I like his analysis, but would have preferred suggestions for how to take care of those areas that are lacking.
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Summary: Life changing!
Review: This is the best "self-help" title I've ever read. Too often we don't understand why we act and feel the way we do. This book will help you understand what underlies many of the issues which seem to hang on through life. Many of the things are unresolved issues that need to come to light and be understood. It can also point out some things that are not accepted when spouses, friends, etc, tell us the very same things. You may not suffer from all the things described, but I'm sure you'll see yourself, family, and/or friends in the many examples. A really enjoyable voyage through self. Would make a great small group practical study too.
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