Henry Cloud and John Townsend - Boundaries: When to Say Yes-When to Say No-To Take Control of Your Life

Pros: Great reading

Cons: So much to learn

Review:

I first went through the book of boundaries in a Bible study with several other women. At that time in my life I had already learned to set limits with the people I love. I wonder if I had gone through this book when I was going through my...

Pros: Written with everybody in mind

Cons: Overwhelmed by the needed changes in your life

Review: Boundaries is a book that I just happened to have stumbled upon, it was the sure will of God. This book suggests what to say yes to and what to say no to. Most conflicts in our lives are created by our lack of boundaries. Not wanting to hurt other...

Pros: An excellent handbook on how to be good to yourself in relationships.

Cons: The writing leaves something to be desired.

The Bottom Line: Some of the writing is hard to get through, but well worth the perseverance... for anyone, not just Christians.

Review: If you've ever said or thought the following phrases:

"I don't want to let her borrow money, but I have no choice."

"No one appreciates the hard work I do."

"I wish he would take some responsibility for his own actions."...

Pros: A book for those seeking strength

Cons: A little vague in some places.

The Bottom Line: A book for those looking for strength. Read it if you are ready for a life change, little by litte, to gain control of your own life.

Review:

First of all, if you're looking for a book to show you how to control someone
else's life, you're looking in the wrong place! This book is designed to assist
the reader to learn to protect themselves, and to help themselves heal from...

Pros: A unique look at emotions in the Christian

Cons: Relies too heavily on emotions and not enough on Biblical truths

Review: I read this book when my sister became involved in a controlling relationship that was urging her to cut off ties with her family. I had hoped that it would offer strong biblical advice about how to recognize control, but it instead offered her more...