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Boundaries, Updated and Expanded Edition

When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life

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Boundaries, Updated and Expanded Edition

By: Henry Cloud, John Townsend
Narrated by: Henry O. Arnold
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Join the millions who have learned how to take control of their lives by setting healthy boundaries with their spouses, children, friends, parents, co-workers, and even themselves—in order to live life to the fullest.

  • Do you feel like your life has spiraled out of control?
  • Have you focused so much on being loving and unselfish that you've forgotten your own limits?
  • Do you find yourself taking responsibility for other people's feelings and problems?

In Boundaries, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend share the lessons they've learned in their years of practicing psychology and studying the patterns and practices that support clear biblical boundaries. You'll learn the ins and outs of setting the boundaries that will transform your daily life.

This updated and expanded edition of Boundaries, answers the most common questions on the science behind establishing boundaries:

  • Can I set limits and still be a loving person?
  • What are legitimate boundaries?
  • How do I effectively manage my digital life so that it doesn't control me?
  • What if someone is upset or hurt by my boundaries?
  • How do I answer someone who wants my time, love, energy, or money?
  • Why do I feel guilty or afraid when I consider setting boundaries?

Discover the countless ways that Boundaries can change your life for the better today!

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So there are a few things about this book. The authors assume that you're a rootin tootin Christian God loving soul. For the record I'm an atheist brought up in a Catholic/CofE environment. The authors advocate spanking which is illegal in the UK (though it is only explicitly stated once).

The voice does a good job of coming across in a paternal manner. How he pronounces "maturity" (mat-ooer-itee, instead of match-yuri-tee) which I found rather distracting and annoying. Now because of the voice actor, and because the authors assume you are a Christian already, it doesn't come across as preachy to me.

I found it an interesting exercise and treated it as an extended RE lesson, combined with advice on how to set, maintain, and measure progress with your personal social boundaries. It's also full of examples explaining the principles being taught, some from the Bible - including a new way of looking at the Parable of the Samaritan.

So, I'm taking the bits of this book I like and ignoring the rest. Sound familiar?

very "biblical" but useful

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The book is extraordinary, although you might want to know that it mentions God and the Bible a lot. I'm fine with it, but I was surprised as it doesn't reference it in the title AT ALL, and not everyone is comfortable with it. The content is very solid though.

Unfortunately the performance doesn’t make it justice as it is robotic, dull, with no pauses between paragraphs. It seems it is read out of sheer duty, rather than with enjoyment, as if the reader didn't go through the problems the author is talking about, so he doesn't feel them.
Still, the book itself is incredibly helpful.

Wonderful book, with a very dull performance

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I only read the title and did not see anything about the biblical references that are throughout the book. I found it a little excluding. If there were a humanist, non preachy version, that would be more universal.

Very Goddy. Half the Bible is quoted.

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I loved it the narration and the stories were really great.The bible verses were very helpful an overall fantastic audio book

Wish i had read this book years ago

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this is an excellent opportunity for growth. The principals outlined in this book are important for me and I believe they will be important for everyone.

amazing a must read for everyone

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