Good Fences Make Good Neighbors
In the perennial favorite "Boundaries," Anne Katherine introduced the concept and importance of personal limits.... read full description
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Aug 08, 2009
Elizabeth
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This wasn't particularly an epiphany book, but it did find it useful for articulating and reminding me of things I already kind of knew -- though by about halfway through I was less into it.
(I also feel like most/many situations aren't as clear-cut as the examples the author gives, but I recognize that they're intended to provide models.)
I really liked the idea about boundaries as being like cell membranes -- keeping some things out and letting some things in, in a health More...
(I also feel like most/many situations aren't as clear-cut as the examples the author gives, but I recognize that they're intended to provide models.)
I really liked the idea about boundaries as being like cell membranes -- keeping some things out and letting some things in, in a health More...
Dec 14, 2011
Christina
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Another great installment from this author. It wasn't as world changing as Boundaries: Where You End and I Begin but still a decent & informative read. There were a few topics I wish she had delved a little deeper into.
It wasn't until Anne Katherine brought her personal faith into the book, that I felt she lost some of her objectivity. It became a mini-sermon talking from a perspective of faith completely missing how God violates our boundaries.
She claims God gave us free wil More...
It wasn't until Anne Katherine brought her personal faith into the book, that I felt she lost some of her objectivity. It became a mini-sermon talking from a perspective of faith completely missing how God violates our boundaries.
She claims God gave us free wil More...
Jan 08, 2012
Irene
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There is a wealth of practical information and advice in this book, but it is written in a very flaky, feel-good mumbo-jumbo kind of way. It lays out GREAT EXAMPLES for dealing with people who try to ignore your boundaries even after you have clearly stated them. This is great because I've often found that to be an area that other advice on setting boundaries ignores. But then there's the chapter on Spiritual Boundaries which I found to be highly offensive. There is *nothing* that marks this
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Jun 27, 2011
Alex
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this is a follow-up to the book "Boundaries", which i am reading now. it has a lot of practical scenarios, "how-to" set boundaries in all kinds of situations: relating to anger, family, relationships, even holidays. the first book is probably more important, but this one shows some more common scenarios in which the concepts of boundaries can be applied. i learned a lot!
Sep 11, 2010
Sharon
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The therapist author has a big perspective and clear writing style. Practical. About defensiveness, necessary and otherwise.
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Jun 24, 2009
Roberta
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Anne Katherine gives abundant examples of how people fail to set boundaries in their lives. I am lacking boundaries myself, so I learned many things from this book. The most important fact is that you must state up front what your boundaries are and not apologize for them. This is very hard for me to do.
Mar 07, 2008
Dana
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I'm one of those folks who was raised not really knowing what boundaries are. I thought we just sort of accept whatever people dish out and feel sorry for them when they misbehave. I really did! I discovered through reading this book what boundaries look like and that setting down clear boundries about what I want/like/dislike/accept makes life a heck of a lot easier. It's caused some changes in my life, including weeding out a few friends who walked all over me without my "knowledge"
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Feb 06, 2012
Jennifer
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Practical with lots of real-life scenarios. Not ground breaking but a good read for someone who has issues with boundaries, etc.
Feb 07, 2011
Patricia
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the author doesn't hide her intelligence but she is very clear about what she is trying to communicate. what really helps me are specific examples of what certain behaviors look like without using 'real life' stories but quick examples that make her point clear without dragging out and slowing down the book. the books so far doesn't rely on the stories of others to carry the book and doesn't need to.
finished the book. it is amazing. wonderful for those of us who grew up in a messed u More...
finished the book. it is amazing. wonderful for those of us who grew up in a messed u More...
Jun 05, 2009
Heather
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This book was fantastic. This is my second time reading this. I read it back in 2005 it was good then but better now. :) This book teaches you how to be a better person to yourself mainly and to others in the long run. I think everyone should read this book!
"Each time you set a boundary and dissolve a defense, you pave your way to your own safe country, your own unique territory that is the fulfillment of your life and your mission"
"Each time you set a boundary and dissolve a defense, you pave your way to your own safe country, your own unique territory that is the fulfillment of your life and your mission"
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