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Great book, for someone that wants to learn the tools to become stronger and more aware in dealing with people that use others for their own gain and end up leaving us damaged and feeling used. It also raises your self esteem and self worth, where you no longer need anyone's approval or acceptance, but yourself. Best investment you will ever make, if you read it and apply it to your everyday life, in dealing with people.
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The book is good, but the cover is not as pictured and for being in "good" state, it is written all over, some pages only have 25-35 words not underlined or circled. I have bought lots of used books in the past - nothing like this. Should have bought it somewhere else
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This was a very good book for breaking down how we get from Point A to Point B, or why we act and react the way we do. It explains the influences and nuances of the words and deeds exchanged in our relationships and the effects these have on our minds, bodies and souls. The author has a treasure trove of suggestions for improving, healing and solving problems within yourself and with others. It is written from the perspective of a recovering addict and alcoholic, but the no-nonsense, common sense approach taken by the author can be beneficial to anyone, as long as you can concentrate on finding the parts that apply to you. This book will have you laughing, crying, nodding your head, and maybe even having a revelation or two about yourself and the people in your life. The book can be a bit confusing in that you'll be reading along applying the author's words to your life, then the descriptions start to sound like someone else or seem not to apply to you at all. This book is not intended to be a one-size-fits-all cure. Generically written so it has mass appeal, you will have to remember that not all of the presentations, vignettes, self tests and suggestions will apply. It's up to you to figure that out. Nonetheless, this book is very thought-provoking and is presented in a clear, concise, logical way that seems to leave no stone unturned. It makes you think. Recommended to me by a holistic psychotherapist and life coach, I recommend this book for anyone struggling with an addict/alcoholic, is an addict/alcoholic, views themseles as a victim or as an abuser, or for anyone just struggling in some area of their life. It is a great 'workout' for your mind and spirit, and it may help people not only understand, but make strides to heal, improve and become a better, happier person in mind, body and spirit.Read full review
i just love Melody Beattie and have been following her for years. I read CoDependent No More many years ago but misplaced the book, so this is a replacement. And glad to get back into reading her insights and wonderful messages in this book as well as her experiences. Thank you Melody from one person in recovery to another.
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This book came quickly and arrived in good condition and was a very easy read. I read it over a weekend and was surprised how digestible the content was. Codependent No More was insightful in that it made me feel validated in ways I never have before by discussing different personal struggles while giving lists of typical behavior traits people with codependency exhibit and offered exercises to dive into my own experience with codependency. This book does well at not having a pity party and was a bit of a wake up call by discussing cycles of behavior I hadn't realized I participated in for years. It emphasizes an individual's responsibility in becoming (and continuing participation in being) codependent in a relationship and the aspects of closeness and intimacy that codependency ultimately will deprive a relationship of, such as raw honesty (vulnerability), boundaries, reflection, and self-esteem.Read full review
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