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A**Y
Best book on the subject.
Very thorough book on the subject. Highly recommended.
M**T
Thank God for this book! This is the Christian message no one ever taught me!
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!
M**W
Useful but flawed
Very useful and interesting book with some great messages and ideas to try out. Unfortunately it's also full of religious waffle but once you get past that it's definitely worth a read.
P**N
Comprehensive, definitely for Christians
The book helped me reflect both on how boundaries develope in childhood and how I can apply them in adult life. I found it informative both for myself and for the Christian clients I counsel. I have made a lot of notes from this book. The update for boundaries in the digital age in the latest edition is also relevant and a useful addition to the book.
E**I
Helpful. Healing.
This was the best read. Full of counselling, examples of how to make the principles work in reality and backed by scripture (which is so important to me) As I heal from 8 years of emotional abuse this book has helped me as I heal from the lies I endured. I can see a way to reclaim myself and life a renewed life. Thanks to the authors. I hope you also are blessed by this beautiful book.
J**O
I wasn’t ever taught about boundaries
If you ever feel people pulling away from you, youNeed this book. It shows you why and explains what to do.This book as created aSpace in my mind where I process the me/not me the ownership and responsibility to not for. Everyone needs this book.
M**S
If you find it hard to set boundaries - this book is for you!!!
Great practical guide on how to set boundaries with those whom you love!If you lack confidence in setting boundaries this will provide you with the toolkit to do so
S**H
It’s actually religious although this wasn’t clear to me when I brought it
Book seems ok. However it does go on about God a lot and it’s clearly from a Christian perspective. I am not religious and would not have deliberately brought such a religious orientated book. Suppose apart from this it seems ok, the advice seems fair and useful- although no idea what god has to do with having boundaries. The slightly religious element does irritate me a little seeing as how I brought this book to establish some boundaries from my religious zealot mother and here I am being preached at again. Kind of ironic.
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