A review by qalbtalk
Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by John Townsend, Henry Cloud
3.0
I’ve always been wary of “self-help” books as they tend to contain a lot of psychobabble. I also feel like sometimes you can do yourself a disservice by reading such books because many don’t offer an action plan for tangible changes. What good is knowledge that doesn’t benefit?
I liked the premise of the book, however, it was too simplistic in many areas. Maybe I’m a bit more self-aware and at a point where I’m seeking complex, actionable advice. I did like the tie-in to faith because it’s such a huge part of my life. I am definitely willing to challenge my biases and keep an open mind when it comes to this genre! Perhaps the author’s other books will prove more fruitful.
I liked the premise of the book, however, it was too simplistic in many areas. Maybe I’m a bit more self-aware and at a point where I’m seeking complex, actionable advice. I did like the tie-in to faith because it’s such a huge part of my life. I am definitely willing to challenge my biases and keep an open mind when it comes to this genre! Perhaps the author’s other books will prove more fruitful.