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

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Summary

Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by John Townsend, Henry Cloud is based on the concept of personal boundaries. The author reasons that somethings in life are our responsibilities and somethings are other people’s responsibility and it is important to be clear on such distinctions. The author says that being nice to others always and taking responsibilities of other people’s work is not recommended and it makes one’s life more miserable.

One should always take responsibilities of their lives and should clearly understand what their responsibilities are and what are other’s responsibilities. Such clear understanding will help sort out many issues and will help in getting control of one’s life. Learning to say no in life has great value. It helps people figure out their own responsibilities and other’s responsibilities and helps fix the responsibilities clearly. Not doing so can be hazardous for people and their well being.

The authors take a contrarian view of the biblical perspective of boundaries. They say that the biblical perspective clearly tell us about our and other’s responsibilities. It clearly defines the boundaries, however, our immediate surroundings- family, friends etc. confuse us on these boundary demarcations. One is responsible to others in helping them do things that they cannot do for themselves. One is responsible to oneself in carrying their daily work. When one’s daily workload is exceeded and they cannot carry out their workload, it is in such situations that we should share each other’s work.

Review

Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by John Townsend, Henry Cloud is a simple yet highly effective self-help book. It provides valuable insights into how one can balance their life’s responsibilities and help others with their responsibilities without losing their own peace of mind. It provides the readers with an understanding that to have inner peace and peaceful relationships one must have the ability to define and follow boundaries for themselves and also respect the boundaries of others. The book is a must read for people wanting to set their responsibilities and lead a more meaningful life.

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  • The book started off with a bang and I was really looking forward to it, but once I reached the second chapter, it felt like there were an overwhelming number of bible references crammed into every paragraph. If that's your thing, great, but I wish the title had hinted at it more clearly, like "Boundaries: The Biblical Edition."
  • After receiving a nod from a few buddies, I decided to dive into this book, and let me tell you, it's been a game-changer! The impact it has had on my life is beyond words. I'm so hooked that I'm actually planning on purchasing a physical copy of the book, just so I can mark and emphasize important sections that will help me shape my new and improved behavior.
  • This book could definitely use less scripture and more informal language. It would be helpful if the summary mentioned the abundance of biblical quotes. It felt more like a sermon, but I managed to extract some valuable information amidst the religious references.
  • I was really enlightened by this book about the negative outcomes of having no boundaries and the positive outcomes of establishing clear boundaries. It has given me a boost of motivation and enthusiasm to keep working on improving this skill!
  • I was disappointed to find no mention in any of the book reviews or the summary about the strong biblical influence in this book. This book just isn't my cup of tea. But hey, different strokes for different folks.
  • As someone who doesn't follow a specific religious belief, I didn't resonate well with "Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life." While I appreciate the author's inclusion of biblical references and stories, I found that they were heavily intertwined throughout the entire book. The core idea of addressing codependence was valuable, and I was eager to learn, but the constant connection to the Bible in every example became overwhelming. If you're a Christian, this book might be a perfect fit for you. However, if you're not religious, you might want to explore other options.
  • John really knows how to break it down and he completely understands me. I have a ton of things to work on, but I am super motivated to become the best version of myself by practicing self-love and remaining committed to my personal boundaries.
  • This book is an absolute must-read/listen! I initially bought the physical copy, but because of my busy schedule, I ended up purchasing the audiobook as well. However, I have to say, it was worth every penny! I am truly grateful that it teaches us how to love ourselves while setting healthy boundaries with others. I'm thankful to God for using the authors as vessels to share this valuable message.
  • I was aware that this book had a Christian perspective, but I wasn't prepared for the overwhelming amount of Bible quotes, which make up around 60% of the text. I was hoping for more references to psychology and neuroscience, but there were very few. The book seems to repeatedly emphasize that our difficulty in setting boundaries is rooted in our upbringing, but it doesn't provide much practical guidance or useful advice. While there are stories of people who struggle with setting boundaries, the book lacks clear examples of how they can actually learn to establish healthy boundaries. Overall, I didn't find this book to be particularly helpful as it didn't offer many new tools or insights.
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