Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition

ByHenry Cloud & John Townsend

Release Date: 2017-10-03
Genre: Christianity

Score: 4.5

4.5

From 165 Ratings

Description

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!

Reviews

Too much God and bible
1
By BenGmin
So disappointing to pick up this book about boundaries and have the bible and Christianity shoved down my throat. More psychological information and less Bible quoting would make this a more useful read.
Amazing
5
By Intriguing_jen
Life changing
Shoves Christianity down your throat
1
By Alyssa.J.M
This book popped up in a Google search for self help books. I read a few reviews and thought it was a safe bet. I got a solid 49 pages in and couldn’t get over the constant reference to the Bible. If you’re Christian maybe this will work for you but I found it leaning too much towards the Bible. Wish I could get my money back honestly,
I didn’t even know what boundaries were
5
By IzzyO!
Before I read this book I had no clue what a boundary was.. this truly defined a boundary. It was great!
Too much based in Christianity
1
By Richthecunty
As someone who is not christian, it is difficult to read because every paragraph has some sort of excerpt from the Bible or some christian story. I just wanted to read how I can create better boundaries. Some christian stuff, ok I can work around that, but this was too much for me.
Boundaries - Freedom & Confidence
5
By kizr
Cloud and Townsend teach practical tools that bring freedom personally and relationally.

It has been one of the most impactful resources in my different relationships:
parents, spouse, kids, and employees.

To know what is me and my responsibility and what is not has brought new freedom and confidence in my life.
Excessive religious content
2
By davberk
It’s hard to trust the book’s wisdom with all the religious references. I think the author would have done better to leave that stuff out.
Good message, but too much Bible for me
4
By Sunshine 1425
The message is good. However, there’s too much Bible for me. I might have been mistaken when I chose to read it. Maybe, this book was written to make you feel better when you set boundaries from a Christian point of view. I thought it had a pure psychological basis, but Bible is all over the book. This is a book written by Christians and for Christians.
Second Time Through!
5
By OhRayLeeUh
Second time reading through... Just as amazing! I first read this book 5 years ago, and I didn’t even realize how much it had positively affected my thinking. Looking back, I didn’t really take it to heart or put much attention into the book; even so, it changed my boundaries! Having read it now 5 years later, I’m realizing how different I am because of this book. You get out what you put in, having a softened, repentant heart is what will allow the changes and growth to happen. My one buggaboo, is how short the chapter Boundaries and God is. I realize the whole book is based around our boundaries and our relationship with the Lord, but I wish they had dug in a liiiittle bit more.
Great Book
5
By GilbertL85
Must Read!