Boundaries

When To Say Yes, How to Say No

By: Henry Cloud, John Townsend

Narrated by: Henry/John Cloud/Townsend

Is your life out of control? Do people take advantage of you? Do you have trouble saying no? Christians often focus so much on being loving and unselfish that they forget their own limitations. Have you ever found yourself wondering: * Can I set limits and still be a loving person? * What are my legitimate boundaries? * How do I answer someone who wants my time, love, energy, or money? * Why do I feel guilty when I consider setting boundaries? Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend give you biblically based answers to these and other tough questions, showing you how to set healthy boundaries with parents, spouses, children, friends, coworkers, and even with yourself. You’ll see vital principles of boundaries at work as Drs. Cloud and Townsend take you through a day in the life of "Sherrie"--first as she lives with almost no boundaries, then as she begins to apply proper boundaries with others in her life.

This is the short version

This was good, but if you want to read the actual book and listen along, this audible version is not the full book.

Setting Adult Boundaries

The narrators spoke well. I had no trouble making out what they were saying. The first 2 chapters were more about setting boundaries with children. The last two were more about setting boundaries as adults. These are more to what I, as an adult, need to work on. I will reread the last two chapters so I can work on setting my personal boundaries with the Lord's help.

story association and biblical references

Like most authors, this book told me 'I am the problem' and it told me 'how the problem developed' or things that enable bad behaviors. However, there was no homework and no direct references for HOW to correct the problem. This is a common narrativ, so I am not surprised. Otherwise, it was well written and entertaining.

Relevant and informative

I really appreciated their use of the story to introduce the book, and then how they wrapped it up at the end. It made it applicable to our own lives, and enjoyable to listen to.
It's also really relevant to the situation of myself and those around me, and helped me realize that we could all learn to use appropriate boundaries.
I appreciated hearing it from the authors, and the use of sound effects (for the alarm clock).
It was very good, I would recommend it.

Spot on at just the right time!!

This book is perfect for those of us who love to give of ourselves but need help learning boundaries. If you feel guilty or have children who are unruly at times be encouraged by this book!