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  • By: John Bradshaw
  • Narrated by: John Pruden
  • Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (259 ratings)
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Summary

Healing the Shame That Binds You is the most enduring work of family relationship expert and New York Times best-selling author John Bradshaw. In it, he shows how unhealthy toxic shame, often learned young and maintained into adulthood, is the core component in our compulsions, co-dependencies, addictions and drive to superachieve. While positive shame empowers us and sustains the fabric of our social system, inappropriate or misdirected shame results in the breakdown of our self-esteem, the destruction of the family system, and an inability to move forward with our lives. In an honest and emotionally revealing style based largely on his personal experience with addiction and his decades as a counselor, John Bradshaw moves from the source and manifestation of toxic shame to the practical tools---affirmations, visualizations, inner voice and feeling work, guided meditations, and other healing techniques---that will release the shame that binds us to our past.

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A Genuinely Enlightening Experience

Bradshaw combines his many experiences and knowledge into a real, raw and gut churning adventure into oneself. I became aware of parts of me I hadn't noticed before but recognised instantly. The way Bradshaw identifies the spiritual malady is excruciatingly accurate and painful, I felt forced to stop listening on many occasions so that I could process the information and come to terms with the newly discovered parts of myself.
The good news is that the second half of the book is all about solutions and healing. It's worth persevering, I thank myself for doing so.
To summarise, Bradshaw beat the crap out of me emotionally by waking me up to my inner shame and then taught me how to heal my psychological wounds.
I now have the confidence to look forward to enjoying my life by using the techniques provided in this book.
Thank you John Bradshaw RIP

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Too much reference to the bible/faith.

Preaching to the point it becomes annoying. Almost as if he is using “toxic shame” on the readers that don’t follow his path to healing. If Spirituality means only the bible to you, you might find the book interesting. Otherwise don’t waste your time on this book.
I got the book after reading all the good reviews. I wish I checked the 1 star reviews.

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Religious bullsh*t

I'm 3 chapters in and having to end my listening. This is diabolical. If you are not religious, avoid this book at all costs, the author starts blabbing on about all shame starting from Adam and Eve.

All these high ratings I assume come from Bible bashers, any non religious person that enjoyed this I question your integrity.

If youre looking for a book on shame therapy, do not buy this book. Anything good the author had to say was dented by their religious background.

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Great Discovery

I really really enjoyed the book and found it helpful to understand my issues I was struggling with.

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One of the most profound soul searching books there is

I am amazed by the depth of this book and the knowledge it contains. This is an absolute must read for those in search of deep meaning of life. I have particularly enjoyed the solutions healing techniques offered by the author. The book left me with the sense of self-acceptance and inner peace.

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Enlightening read

This it seems taboo subject is well tacked by Bradshaw. The book covers many elements of shame and will assist the reader who needs greater insights into how such a powerful debilitating emotion can grip ones life. First steps to healing are in understanding.

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Truly eye opening and healing

I’m in recovery from complex PTSD after an event finally triggered me to find out about codependency from a narcissistic mother. This book explains so much about how I have developed and goes into such detail about each developmental stage as you grow up. It goes on to explain what’s involved to heal with many practical meditations outlined. There is so much in here I feel the need to listen again and take notes and also use the exercises. Thank you for providing some really ahaaaa moments especially when it comes to thinking about our calling.

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Streight to the point!

Great book for personal development!!!
Love it!
I saw myself in this book, I felt that this book really got me! It was about me!
Very practical and the exercises are very useful.

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Enlightening

I would highly recommend this book, it explains so clearly the dynamics of families and gives a clear path to untangle our ‘false’ selves, and start to heal and find equanimity.

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A book of wisdom

John Bradshaw'd book is immense in its scope and depth, covering so many angles and facets relating to healthy shame and toxic shame. There is a gem on every page and anyone would benefit from listening to this.

My only comment is John narrates the book at a very fast pace and with little intonation, so I needed to stop/rewind very often to absorb the information.

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