People Pleasing Books

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The Disease to Please: Curing the People-Pleasing Syndrome The Disease to Please: Curing the People-Pleasing Syndrome (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as people-pleasing)
avg rating 3.89 — 1,560 ratings — published 2000
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Stop People Pleasing: Be Assertive, Stop Caring What Others Think, Beat Your Guilt, & Stop Being a Pushover Stop People Pleasing: Be Assertive, Stop Caring What Others Think, Beat Your Guilt, & Stop Being a Pushover (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 5 times as people-pleasing)
avg rating 3.84 — 1,110 ratings — published
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When It's Never About You: The People-Pleaser's Guide to Reclaiming Your Health, Happiness and Personal Freedom When It's Never About You: The People-Pleaser's Guide to Reclaiming Your Health, Happiness and Personal Freedom (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 5 times as people-pleasing)
avg rating 4.01 — 237 ratings — published 2017
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Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as people-pleasing)
avg rating 4.21 — 87,778 ratings — published 1992
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Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as people-pleasing)
avg rating 4.12 — 50,078 ratings — published 1986
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The Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness The Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as people-pleasing)
avg rating 3.92 — 141,277 ratings — published 2013
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Please Yourself: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Transform the Way You Live Please Yourself: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Transform the Way You Live (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as people-pleasing)
avg rating 3.93 — 1,674 ratings — published
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No More Mr. Nice Guy No More Mr. Nice Guy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as people-pleasing)
avg rating 4.04 — 24,441 ratings — published 2000
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The People Pleaser's Guide to Loving Others without Losing Yourself The People Pleaser's Guide to Loving Others without Losing Yourself (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as people-pleasing)
avg rating 4.17 — 139 ratings — published
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Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself (ebook)
by (shelved 2 times as people-pleasing)
avg rating 4.25 — 37,579 ratings — published 2021
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I Thought It Was Just Me: Women Reclaiming Power and Courage in a Culture of Shame I Thought It Was Just Me: Women Reclaiming Power and Courage in a Culture of Shame (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as people-pleasing)
avg rating 4.19 — 26,689 ratings — published 2007
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The Need to Please: Mindfulness Skills to Gain Freedom from People Pleasing and Approval Seeking The Need to Please: Mindfulness Skills to Gain Freedom from People Pleasing and Approval Seeking (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as people-pleasing)
avg rating 3.81 — 126 ratings — published 2013
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People Pleaser: Breaking Free from the Burden of Imaginary Expectations People Pleaser: Breaking Free from the Burden of Imaginary Expectations (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as people-pleasing)
avg rating 3.56 — 4,626 ratings — published
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Nobody in Particular Nobody in Particular (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as people-pleasing)
avg rating 4.06 — 7,146 ratings — published 2025
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The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as people-pleasing)
avg rating 4.05 — 30,665 ratings — published 1979
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Bottom of the Pyramid: A Memoir of Persevering, Dancing for Myself, and Starring in My Own Life Bottom of the Pyramid: A Memoir of Persevering, Dancing for Myself, and Starring in My Own Life (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as people-pleasing)
avg rating 3.98 — 15,032 ratings — published
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Little Pieces of Light Little Pieces of Light (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as people-pleasing)
avg rating 4.12 — 1,462 ratings — published
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When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as people-pleasing)
avg rating 4.18 — 35,268 ratings — published 2003
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Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as people-pleasing)
avg rating 4.23 — 26,442 ratings — published 2025
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Sister Wife: A Memoir of Faith, Family, and Finding Freedom Sister Wife: A Memoir of Faith, Family, and Finding Freedom (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.20 — 26,345 ratings — published
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How to Let Things Go: 99 Tips from a Zen Buddhist Monk to Relinquish Control and Free Yourself Up for What Matters How to Let Things Go: 99 Tips from a Zen Buddhist Monk to Relinquish Control and Free Yourself Up for What Matters (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as people-pleasing)
avg rating 3.49 — 2,123 ratings — published 2021
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How to Stop Breaking Your Own Heart: Stop People-Pleasing, Set Boundaries, and Heal from Self-Sabotage How to Stop Breaking Your Own Heart: Stop People-Pleasing, Set Boundaries, and Heal from Self-Sabotage (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as people-pleasing)
avg rating 3.70 — 1,545 ratings — published 2024
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The Gifts of Imperfection The Gifts of Imperfection (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.25 — 223,088 ratings — published 2010
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Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.33 — 3,016 ratings — published
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First-Time Caller (Heartstrings, #1) First-Time Caller (Heartstrings, #1)
by (shelved 1 time as people-pleasing)
avg rating 3.95 — 231,859 ratings — published 2025
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Wild Eyes (Rose Hill, #2) Wild Eyes (Rose Hill, #2)
by (shelved 1 time as people-pleasing)
avg rating 4.25 — 294,430 ratings — published 2024
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The Joy of Saying No: A Simple Plan to Stop People Pleasing, Reclaim Boundaries, and Say Yes to the Life You Want The Joy of Saying No: A Simple Plan to Stop People Pleasing, Reclaim Boundaries, and Say Yes to the Life You Want (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as people-pleasing)
avg rating 3.70 — 806 ratings — published
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Becoming Bulletproof: Protect Yourself, Read People, Influence Situations, and Live Fearlessly Becoming Bulletproof: Protect Yourself, Read People, Influence Situations, and Live Fearlessly (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as people-pleasing)
avg rating 4.14 — 9,247 ratings — published 2020
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Casting Vows (Hearts of Gold Book 3) Casting Vows (Hearts of Gold Book 3)
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avg rating 4.25 — 57 ratings — published 2024
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Business Casual (Lovelight, #4) Business Casual (Lovelight, #4)
by (shelved 1 time as people-pleasing)
avg rating 4.07 — 43,605 ratings — published 2024
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Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband? Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband? (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.76 — 18,927 ratings — published 2022
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The Nice Girl Syndrome: Stop Being Manipulated and Abused -- And Start Standing Up for Yourself The Nice Girl Syndrome: Stop Being Manipulated and Abused -- And Start Standing Up for Yourself (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as people-pleasing)
avg rating 3.85 — 751 ratings — published 2008
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Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office: 101 Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That Sabotage Their Careers Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office: 101 Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That Sabotage Their Careers (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as people-pleasing)
avg rating 3.66 — 19,954 ratings — published 2004
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Love Language: A memoir of family, music and pasta Love Language: A memoir of family, music and pasta (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 3.98 — 676 ratings — published
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The Long Game (Green Oak, #1) The Long Game (Green Oak, #1)
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avg rating 3.56 — 99,726 ratings — published 2023
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Stop People Pleasing!: How to Set Boundaries, Start Saying No, and Take Control of Your Life Stop People Pleasing!: How to Set Boundaries, Start Saying No, and Take Control of Your Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as people-pleasing)
avg rating 4.20 — 5 ratings — published
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Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: Unleash A Revolution In Your Life in Christ Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: Unleash A Revolution In Your Life in Christ (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as people-pleasing)
avg rating 4.25 — 22,689 ratings — published
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Boundary Boss: The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free Boundary Boss: The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free
by (shelved 1 time as people-pleasing)
avg rating 4.28 — 2,686 ratings — published 2021
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When Pleasing You Is Killing Me When Pleasing You Is Killing Me (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as people-pleasing)
avg rating 4.36 — 332 ratings — published 2007
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The Empowered Empath: A Simple Guide on Setting Boundaries, Controlling Your Emotions, and Making Life Easier The Empowered Empath: A Simple Guide on Setting Boundaries, Controlling Your Emotions, and Making Life Easier (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as people-pleasing)
avg rating 3.93 — 577 ratings — published 2019
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Never Go Back Never Go Back (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as people-pleasing)
avg rating 4.26 — 990 ratings — published 2014
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How We Love: Discover Your Love Style, Enhance Your Marriage How We Love: Discover Your Love Style, Enhance Your Marriage (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as people-pleasing)
avg rating 4.36 — 3,171 ratings — published 2006
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András Keleti
“The false dichotomy between caring for others and caring for yourself is one of the most persistent myths that drives worry in sensitive people. The truth is that authentic care includes everyone—others and yourself.”
András Keleti, The Sensitive Overthinker’s Path: Real Client Stories on Letting Go of Worry and Anxiety Without Losing Your Emotional Depth

Vivek Naik
“You are not your yes. You are not your productivity. You are not your usefulness to others. You are a human being with inherent worth, legitimate needs, and the absolute right to say no.”
Vivek Naik, The Cost of Yes: Stop People-Pleasing, Set Boundaries, and Recover from Burnout Without Guilt

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