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Boundaries : When to Say Yes, How to Say No, to Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud and John Townsend (2002, Trade Paperback)
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Having clear boundaries is essential to a healthy, balanced lifestyle. A boundary is a personal property line that marks those things for which we are responsible. In other words, boundaries define who we are and who we are not.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherZondervan
ISBN-100310247454
ISBN-139780310247456
eBay Product ID (ePID)2365660
Product Key Features
Book TitleBoundaries : When to Say Yes, How to Say No, to Take Control of Your Life
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicChristian Life / General, Christian Life / Personal Growth, General
Publication Year2002
GenreFamily & Relationships, Religion, Self-Help
AuthorHenry Cloud, John Townsend
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight12.1 Oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN92-005503
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal248.4
SynopsisHaving clear boundaries is essential to a healthy, balanced lifestyle. A boundary is a personal property line that marks those things for which we are responsible. In other words, boundaries define who we are and who we are not. Boundaries impact all areas of our lives: Physical boundaries help us determine who may touch us and under what circumstances -- Mental boundaries give us the freedom to have our own thoughts and opinions -- Emotional boundaries help us to deal with our own emotions and disengage from the harmful, manipulative emotions of others -- Spiritual boundaries help us to distinguish God's will from our own and give us renewed awe for our Creator -- Often, Christians focus so much on being loving and unselfish that they forget their own limits and limitations. When confronted with their lack of boundaries, they ask: - Can I set limits and still be a loving person? - What are legitimate boundaries? - What if someone is upset or hurt by my boundaries? - How do I answer someone who wants my time, love, energy, or money? - Aren't boundaries selfish? - Why do I feel guilty or afraid when I consider setting boundaries? Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend offer biblically-based answers to these and other tough questions, showing us how to set healthy boundaries with our parents, spouses, children, friends, co-workers, and even ourselves., Having clear boundaries is essential to a healthy, balanced lifestyle. A boundary is a personal property line that marks those things for which we are responsible. In other words, boundaries define who we are and who we are not. Boundaries impact all areas of our lives: Physical boundaries help us determine who may touch us and under what circumstances - Mental boundaries give us the freedom to have our own thoughts and opinions - Emotional boundaries help us to deal with our own emotions and disengage from the harmful, manipulative emotions of others - Spiritual boundaries help us to distinguish God's will from our own and give us renewed awe for our Creator - Often, Christians focus so much on being loving and unselfish that they forget their own limits and limitations. When confronted with their lack of boundaries, they ask: - Can I set limits and still be a loving person - What are legitimate boundaries - What if someone is upset or hurt by my boundaries - How do I answer someone who wants my time, love, energy, or money - Aren't boundaries selfish - Why do I feel guilty or afraid when I consider setting boundaries Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend offer biblically-based answers to these and other tough questions, showing us how to set healthy boundaries with our parents, spouses, children, friends, co-workers, and even ourselves.
LC Classification NumberBJ1581.2.C52 1992
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- May 24, 2019Top favorable review
This is the one! Life changer
As with all new books, I opened to see a page or two, and I couldn't put it down. In the beginning, authors describe what it's like to live with injured boundries, and all I could utter was 'I know, right?!!' To anyone who wants to learn how to take your power back and be in full charge of your life regardless of actions of others or circumstances life throws at you, I highly HIGHLY recommend this book. For years I have been searching for answers that are found on the pages of this book. Countless friends, coworkers, councelors, therapists, and other books don't hold a candle to this best seller. This is a life changer, and I am so grateful that a still small voice miraculously lead me to it. After decades of abuse and mental/emotional enslavement, my life was all about anticipating needs of everyone around me and fulfilling whatever others wanted. Now that my higher power has brought me out of my version of slavery two years ago, I guess I was ready to learn this. Read it, pass it on. If you are stressed beyond measure, timid, or live for others, this is the best investment in your well being other then learning from divine truth dot cm. I just know it will be a blessing. Say good bye to your old self :)Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 29, 2022Top critical review
How to set boundaries and the pitfalls of not doing so.
The information is excellent; I didn't realize this particular copy was not the latest version. The copyright date is 1992 and I believe the latest edition is 2017. The later edition has information that would be useful on digital boundaries.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 24, 2015
Boundaries
I find boundaries to help me explain what is expected and it helps others feel safe and on the same page. Would highly recommend it. Now, boundaries in dating and boundaries in marriage were books that I got less benefit from. I would also recommend these authors as they wrote some books on parent bonding. Most boundary issues stem from home and lack of consistency/trust. People are resilient and we can heal!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 23, 2020
It's a very necessary book.
I loved it a couple years ago, & now my new husband is devouring it & hopes to share much of its content with his very depressed 46 year old son - today.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 15, 2016
Life Changing
As a Christian we are told to turn the other cheek to the point of being a doormat. That didn't seem right to me, and this book was a godsend as it gave biblical backup for using boundaries. It is the greatest handbook in being successful in relationships and in life. Tired of being manipulated? Feel like you over-commit? This book is for you. I recommend this book to others more than any other. It usually comes up in conversation when they are frustrated or complaining about something in their life of relationships. I've read it over and over again. I'm still learning, but this is a great compass in navigating life.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 18, 2018
Very helpful!
A counselor suggested I read this book to learn to deal with a difficult relationship in a healthier way, and it has been extremely helpful. I greatly appreciated learning that it okay to stick up for myself and learning how to do it a more constructive way than anything I had tried in the past. It doesn't mean that the person you are having problems with will react wonderfully and everything will be fine and dandy immediately (they probably won't and it probably won't), but it does mean you can tell that person their behavior is not acceptable and lay out Boundaries that are healthier for you. The most important thing for me was learning that my feeling mattered and that there are ways to express those feeling without tearing the other person down or blowing up at them in sheer frustration. It really helped save my marriage, and has also helped with other stressful relationships, too!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 27, 2021
an excellent resource as to why we make so many of our decisions, and how to Change our outlooks and approaches to improve our reactions and relation
The content was excellent. The book was so full of high lighting and notes in ink it was too distracting to read. I found a copy at Goodwill in pristine condition for a dollar.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 10, 2018
Good Information but difficult to study. Great price!
This book has good information but it is very difficult through which to plow. Some is compelling, some not to much. Reading it was so slow-going that I gave it up about halfway through the book. A lot of the information contained therein related to families with children and we have no children in the home anymore so that portion of it was without value to us.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 21, 2018
Claim your time, your life and personal space- understand boundaries and how necessary they are.
This is an amazing book; every high school student should be taught this wonderful information to become secure in the understanding of what each person should be able to expect from others and to realize and to be able to easily and confidently express or silently assert their self-respect and the ability to set normal respectful boundaries atr their own individual comfort level. If you have missed this amazing understanding of self-power and how to quietly enforce it in your life, just read this book now! Please find this book and buy it in any condition, then read it. You can always sell it again or give it away. You will never regret having this information and excellent life protecting guidance.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 16, 2023
Excellent self help!
This is an excellent, easy to read boost for self enrichment. It will help you gain insight into the mistakes you have been making and give you a logical and healthy alternative. Highly recommend!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
