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magye's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
tamisiobhan's review against another edition
4.0
I learnt a lot about unhealthy relationships in this book. Whether with family or those who are classed as family. This book is relatable to all relationships. I found this book was broken down into manageable sized chapters with a couple of journaling prompts at the end of each. There is great advice and scripts that can be taken on board straight away. Some of the chapters in the healing section, part three, that at present in my time of life did not resonate but it is a book that can be picked up and read at any time. This could be the whole book or just picking certain chapters, it is spaced out well and the headings make it clear where to look. A book that is going to be staying on my shelves for years to come.
panda_incognito's review against another edition
3.0
This book shares good information and practical advice, but it's very repetitive and not well-organized, often covering the same topics in very similar ways over different chapters. Also, this book is primarily for people from highly dysfunctional backgrounds who have limited insight into their circumstances and lack basic coping skills.
People who have already done a great deal of processing and reflection about their dysfunctional backgrounds are unlikely to find much new information here, even though the examples, bullet point lists, and talking points will still be validating and encouraging. If someone has only minor issues in their family relationships, it is unlikely that this book will be very helpful, since the parts of the book that apply to them are often too basic to be game-changers.
People who have already done a great deal of processing and reflection about their dysfunctional backgrounds are unlikely to find much new information here, even though the examples, bullet point lists, and talking points will still be validating and encouraging. If someone has only minor issues in their family relationships, it is unlikely that this book will be very helpful, since the parts of the book that apply to them are often too basic to be game-changers.
ohthatkelli's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
chailatte18's review against another edition
4.0
" When you're from a dysfunctional family, choosing to stay away from drama might require missing family events. It's typical for some people in your family to struggle to understand your desire for peace over chaos. They've become accustomed to the chaos and don't realize they have the power to say no to drama."
" Be the change you wish to see in your family. Changing yourself is the only thing that's possible."
" Be the change you wish to see in your family. Changing yourself is the only thing that's possible."