Feeling like you have no control over your self-esteem?August 5, 2008 This book is a must-read for anyone who has struggled with self-esteem brought on by the abuse of others.
Codependent No MoreAugust 5, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Codependent No More is a 'must read' for anyone who has been searching for positive and meaningful growth within themselves. I feel like a thousand pounds have been lifted off my shoulders; I feel a sense of peace within myself that I've never felt before. Other book about relationship with your couple to don't be wrong or dependent, living your own life instead of control your significant other is:I Love You. Now What?: Falling in Love is a Mystery, Keeping It Isn't
Rollercoaster of DysfunctionAugust 2, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Often those affected by addiction do not realize how "hooked" they are on taking care of the other person. This book will hit home with anyone who has ever tried to control someone else's addiction by being a caretaker. The book illustrates codependency in a way everyone can relate to. It's amazing how your eyes will open when you realize your behaviors are not only harming the other person, but you are losing yourself in the round-n-round rollercoaster of dysfunction. This book will give you the hope and inspiration that things can be different.
Maybe The Most Helpful Book I've ReadJuly 25, 2008 I first read this book about 7 years ago and found it really helpful. I recently bought the audio to listen to in my car because I re-read the book a few months ago and I felt like there was a lot in it that I didn't absorb the first time. This book has helped me more than anything else to increase my awareness of my tendencies to be codependent with people. I've found that the more aware I become of my codependency and of the fear that motivates it, the easier it is to drop old patterns. I can't even express in words how grateful I am for this book and how much it is helping with this process.
Glad I didn't buy it. . .July 16, 2008 1 out of 2 found this review helpful
instead, I checked it out at my local library. It was DEPRESSING (unnecessarily)! She said in 200 pages what could have been said in 50. Most of the ideas were repeated. If one is reading that book, they must have a pretty good idea they are co-dependent. Instead, she gives multiple check lists, vignettes, definitions. She never turns it around postively so you can benefit from the grueling experience (of reading her book). She also "talks down" to the reader, referring to herself frequently as a "professional." There are many professions in the world, many highly educated who are co-dependent.
