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Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life
Boundaries When to Say Yes How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life
Author: Dr. John Townsend, Dr. Henry Cloud
Are you in control of your life? Do people take advantage of you? Do you have trouble saying no?  — Christians often focus so much on being loving and giving that they forget their own limits and limitations. Have you ever found yourself wondering: Can I set limits and still be a loving person? How do I answer someone who wants my t...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780310247456
ISBN-10: 0310247454
Publication Date: 1992
Pages: 314
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 84 ratings
Publisher: Zondervan
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 4
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reviewed Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life on + 29 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Way way way too religious for my tastes. Good ideas, but I really didn't need a Biblical quote every other paragraph. I just couldn't get past it and did not finish reading. I did not plan on a sermon when I got this book.
santatina avatar reviewed Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I was fascinated by the accuracy of the description of the problems I encounter when saying "NO' to things I didn't really want to say yes to. I was even more eager to finish the book, because I thought I had finally found the solution and insight on how to "cure" or fix my inability to say No at times. Needless to say I was very disapointed. This book is great in determining the problem, but in my view, it lacks the "solution" to the problem. It is often referred to as "find a support group", "talk to your support group"... I had much preferred the author was as "explicit" in the answer to the problem, as he was in the description of it. Three stars!
reviewed Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life on + 33 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Lots of good info and examples, very religious oriented
reviewed Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life on + 19 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Helps us take ownership of our own lives. We learn to use healthy boundaries to minimize the problems we face.
reviewed Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life on + 7 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This book is from a christian point of view and just helps people that always feel like they have to say yes to everything and everyone in order to be a nice person.
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imhappy4u avatar reviewed Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life on + 20 more book reviews
Very good book for parents and therapists.
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This is the kind of book you need to read multiple times - not because it's hard to follow, but quite the contrary. It makes so much sense and provides awesome techniques in terms of boundaries that rereading it will help instill the practice of boundaries even further. It discusses the different ways people try to manipulate you and overstep your boundaries in multiple arenas (i.e. family, relationships, work environment, etc.) and also ways to handle these situations.

It is a must read for everyone who has experienced issues in their relationships... so basically everyone would benefit from this well written, practical book!
reviewed Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life on + 5 more book reviews
Great book! I would highly recommend it
trinacorbett avatar reviewed Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life on + 3 more book reviews
Really was a turning point in my life as a result of reading this book. God used it as a life-changer.
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Wow, this has everything in it you need to start living in a healthy world. Usable suggestions and strategies without being unrealistic.
reviewed Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life on + 155 more book reviews
Read by the authors.
Is your life out of control? Do people take advantage of you? Do you have trouble saying no?
When to Say Yes
When to Say No
To Take Control of Your Life.
reviewed Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life on
Love this book, it was down to earth, easy to read and understand. Clearly stated boundaries... what a gift!

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