Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life

By John Townsend and Henry Cloud

Book Overview

Join the millions who have learned how to take control of their lives by setting healthy boundaries with their spouses, children, friends, parents, co-workers, and even themselves--in order to live life to the fullest.

Do you feel like your life has spiraled out of control?Have you focused so much on being loving and unselfish that you've forgotten your own limits?Do you find yourself taking responsibility for other people's feelings and problems?

In Boundaries, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend share the lessons they've learned in their years of practicing psychology and studying the patterns and practices that support clear biblical boundaries. You'll learn the ins and outs of setting the boundaries that will transform your daily life.

This updated and expanded edition of Boundaries, answers the most common questions on the science behind establishing boundaries:

Can I set limits and still be a loving person?What are legitimate boundaries?How do I effectively manage my digital life so that it doesn't control me?What if someone is upset or hurt by my boundaries?How do I answer someone who wants my time, love, energy, or money?Why do I feel guilty or afraid when I consider setting boundaries?

Discover the countless ways that Boundaries can change your life for the better today

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0310350239
• ISBN13: 9780310350231
• Release Date: October 2017
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

This book literally saved my life!!!!! In a season in my life when I was unfocused and confused!!!

Young kids who read, and comprehend this book are set up to be great leaders who take these principles to a world in desperate and dire need of these principles!!! This book will help you refocus, review, and restart goals and dreams I think everyone should read this book!!!

Society needs this book!

I wish I had this book as a teen! It should be taught in every school/homeschool and possibly even earlier than the teen years.

Not the book posted

I got an older version of the book I guess. But it’s not the one posted!!!

wasn't a hardcover like I ordered.

Boundaries was supposed to have been a hardcover and it wasn't. disappointed.

Received an older book

The cover that is displayed in the description is for the newer version of the book, however I received an outdated copy. It’s a bit frustrating because I am reading this book with a group and the older version is not the same. I’ll have to find the correct copy. Should have put the correct photo in the description.

I have already yet, but it is has a few underlines in it.

I haven’t ready yet and it doesn’t look new. It’s a few underlined in the pages. Which is understandable

One of the best books I’ve read

It taught me so much. Really going into detail about boundaries and how to use them & giving so many examples of them. This really changed my outlook towards people. Thank you!

Best Book Ever

One of the best books I’ve ever read. I believe everyone in the world should read this book

Everyone needs boundaries!

I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to others. It really helps in understanding the why behind the conflict, and how boundaries are needed and should be respected. It re-enforced some learnings from therapy and a co-dependent group. It helped me with saying No, and not having to explain my no. It helped me define boundaries with several people that I had neglected to do so before.

Must Read

This book is very educational and practical. It helps the reader to be introspective regarding their boundaries and it provides the reader with information that will enable him/her to apply the change to his/her life .