Boundaries, Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life

I've recommended this book to all of my friends and family because it is so relatable no matter what struggle you're going through. It is so helpful. I am not religious, but some of my family members are, and the connections to biblical teachings were so helpful to me. I can see where practicing Christians and subsequent western cultures may have been confused about the moral implications of boundry setting. This book highlights those discrepancies and gave me insight that is both useful to me and that I could share with others who practice their faith. I am very grateful for this book and I hope more people will read it.

I bought this book to learn more about healthy boundaries. It’s ok to say no and does not determine your worth. Codependency is a relationship breaker. This book helps to educate the reader on how to improve their relationships.

I absolutely should have read this 20 years ago!!! I’m going to re-read it, as it was that insightful and study it further.

I love the scriptural references included in the paragraphs for working through modern and real life situations. Excellent resource and appreciate the read.

Read through it, pray , and stay in the scriptures. The Holy Spirit can use this book to help reveal , heal, and restore the lies that had been believed.

I was aware that I had gaps in my keeping of boundaries, but I wasn't aware of the depth behind it. Many times, it was difficult to read certain parts, it's almost felt like a mirr, r but I'm glad continuedue. I want to continue to show kindness to myself and others in this journey we call life. I definitely recommend it.

This book is so good! As a people pleaser I find it hard to say no to overcommitting myself and have difficulty setting boundaries. This book provides a wonderful Christian perspective on why boundaries are important and how not setting them actually is detrimental from a Christian perspective. This book was so good at helping me identify things I need to change in my own life and actionable ways to approach situations in order to do so. Great book!

I always thought of boundaries as walls until I realized this is the door. This book has helped me realize how to overcome many issues in my life. I’m not perfect but I’m doing a lot better. My relationship with my family is good, I no longer have this overwhelming sense of guilt around my family or friends. I am able to make time for myself and my hobbies. My husband now does the dishes and we have more loving conversations. I highly recommend this book

Good value

Muy bueno

I understand that it makes many people happy. But I would have liked to know in advance that this book would only be about religion (The Bible/Christianity). I regret purchasing it.

This book has become one of my favorite books. It is very enlightening and full of lessons.Definitely a must read!

I’m only half way through and this book is blowing my mind! I keep reading a few paragraphs and have to put the book down huffing as I try to absorb what I have just read.This is so challenging and is reshaping 36 years of indoctrination. I have been taught that to be a good Christian, a good friend, a good daughter and a good person, I must constantly deny myself, repent of my emotions, put others first, always focus on the needs of others, NEVER talk about how I feel or challenge anyone on how they are behaving because that would be selfishness, arrogance and create conflict which is the opposite to the biblical command to live in peace with everyone.I have burnt out trying to live like this and I desperately needed a different world view but at the same time I am terrified of being selfish, immature or not reflecting God’s love and generosity because I want to please God more than anything.Thank you God for this book! I think I will need to read it a second and third time to really absorb it all but I can see glimmers of a peace and freedom I’ve never had before. A life where I can enjoy being loved by God without feeling I have perpetual let him down by not showing enough grace or generosity. A life where I can draw my own boundaries in relationships without feeling I have denied my responsibility to be the hands and feet of Jesus. A life where I can let others make their own decisions without fearing that I will have to rush in and clear up the pieces.I am so grateful to God for this book!