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How to Survive the Loss of a Love 170 reviews
Ph.D Melba Colgrove, M.D. Harold H. Bloomfield, ...
Prelude Press, 1991
Superb
Excellent book, it can truly speak your heart and word your thoughts. Thus bringing to the conscious level your pain and fears. I would absolutely recommend this for any broken heart.
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Women Who Love Too Much122 reviews
Robin Norwood
Pocket, 2008
Codependent issues
I first read this book some 20 years ago, and for me it was a guide to get some help and awareness of exactly who I was. Nothing changes if nothing changes.
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They Cage the Animals at Night200 reviews
Jennings Michael Burch
Turtleback Books: A Division of Sanval, 1999
Read it
It's the kind of things we wish didn't happen but do and pretending it doesn't exist wont make it go away. Acctually the more we know about it and the more we speak about it the the more we can prevent it. Well written. Good book. Read it. Share it.
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The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict101 reviews
The Arbinger Institute
Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc., 2006
Insightful!
An insightful, introspective look at ourselves with the common goal of being able to empathize and reach out to others. First we must come out of denial and see what has crippled us from moving forward. Nothing is impossible once we acknowledge our own need for healing! REAL hope for peace...in ourselves, our families, our relationships and the world!!!
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Anne of the Island68 reviews
L. M. Montgomery
Thorndike Pr, 1994
If only...
I have loved these books since Jr. High, when I identified with bookish, clumsy, often absentminded Anne. I, too, walked around with my head in the clouds! Although I never bought hair dye from a traveling gypsy, nor dyed my nose blue in an attempt to rid it of freckles, I have dumped an entire pan of cake batter into the oven while daydreaming about my future husband (at age 13!), spilled a full ...
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Elder Rage, or Take My Father... Please!: How to Survive Caring for Aging Parents304 reviews
Jacqueline Marcell
Impressive Press, 2001
What A Story!
"Elder Rage" helped me realize that I don't have it as bad as I thought I did. I don't know how Jackie survived her nearly year long ordeal with her aging parents but her strength has inspired me to go forward with more patience in dealing with my own elderly father. God bless you Jackie!
Cheryl Clarke, reporter, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, PA
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Secrets of an Irresistible Woman: Smart Rules for Capturing His Heart79 reviews
Michelle McKinney Hammond
Harvest House Publishers, 1998
A rude awakening
I thought this book was a good read. It was also a hard read, because Michelle did not hold back and sometimes the truth hurts. I am not even sure after reading this book if I even want to be married. I think if more men and women really understood that marriage is more about service to GOD and your husband and less about what you want, people would think twice too.
Well, maybe I SHOULD say ...
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A New Ladies' Man: Getting the Girl64 reviews
Colin Mortensen
Cambo Publishing, 2003
Definitely beneficial
I began reading this book thinking that it was going to be totally sexist and vulgar. My mind wasn't very open to what I was about to read, but once I started, I found myself laughing and agreeing with a lot of the things that Colin writes. He nails the wants and needs of most women right on the head and even proceeds to explain the ways of women to the average clueless male. The book is a quick ...
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The Wizard of Oz and Other Narcissists: Coping with the One-Way Relationship in Work, Love, and Family93 reviews
Eleanor Payson
Julian Day Publications, 2002
This IS my life...it put all the pieces together
As I read this book I saw my parents personality so clearly. I recommend it to anyone who might be affected by a narcissist and wants to stop feeling abused by it. I learned that boundaries are good even if the narcissist never gets it. I feel like the weight of the narcissists has left my shoulders!
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The Wind Blows Backward66 reviews
Mary Downing Hahn
Clarion Books, 1993
Talking Silly Talk
The Wind Blows Backward
By: Mary Downing Hahn
Lauren is shy, insecure, and smart. What could she possibly want with the big man on campus, Spencer? Better yet, what would he want with her? Still recovering from their unexpected split as friends in middle school, Lauren wonders whether or not to let Spencer back in. Spencer struggling with his own dark past presses his emotional ...
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Where Is the Mango Princess?53 reviews
Cathy Crimmins
Knopf, 2000
Laughter, Tears, and Honesty
Cathy Crimmins talks of the reality of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and shares the emotions as they are. An easy read with so much insight into the life of the victim and the victim's family from the moment of trauma onward. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll have a better understanding, and then you will start the process all over again. This is an absolute "must read" for anyone whose life has ...
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The Narcissistic Family: Diagnosis and Treatment51 reviews
Stephanie Donaldson-Pressman, Robert M. Pressman
Lexington Books, 1994
The codependent comes from a dysfunctional family system; but where does the narcissist come from?
Lightbulb effect. So much insightful and suggestive of new perspectives. It clearly depicts the underlying mechanism of how one closes herself to the outside world and develops defensive strategies against being neglected or abused. I now deeply understand how one becomes an indecisive, low self esteem person who is always unsure of herself, who always puts the blame on her self, who tries to ...
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The Emotionally Unavailable Man: A Blueprint for Healing48 reviews
Patti Henry
Rainbow Books, Inc., 2004
totally helpful
This book was amazingly helpful as I am the hurricaning wife, and it gave me tools to actually do that worked on saving my marraige. My husband read it and agreed that was why our dynamic was the way it was. We are much happier now by understanding what to do when fights start to occur. Sooooo grateful I found this book!
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Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.? Stopping the Roller Coaster When Someone You Love Has Attention Deficit ...53 reviews
Gina Pera
1201 Alarm Press, 2008
Phenomenal book for people with ADHD and their partners
As a person with ADHD who benefitted tremendously from the information presented in this book, I can whole-heartedly say that this book has information that I haven't found anywhere else, and it can benefit you too. I was first diagnosed with ADHD at the beginning of 2008 at age 36, having been married for 7 yrs, and after struggling with the ADHD symptoms for all my life upto that point. By Sept ...
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Building the Bonds of Attachment: Awakening Love in Deeply Troubled Children48 reviews
Daniel A. Hughes
Jason Aronson, 1999
Building Attachment
My grandson has RAD and this book was recommeded to his parents to read. I read it once and found it to be excellent in understanding him and his thinking. I have ordered a copy for myself so I can refer back to it. This is a must read book if you have a child w/RAD.
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As You Wish (Christy and Todd: The College Years #2)50 reviews
Robin Gunn
Bethany House Publishers, 2000
Addicting!! Highly recommended!
I think these books are the best I've ever read! Once you pick it up, don't expect to put it down anytime soon!! I've read them over and over, and still love them. They're clean, focused on God, and have a sweet romance in them. I also recommend the Christy Miller series.
You won't want to miss these books!!!
~Hope
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The Commitment Chronicles51 reviews
McClary Ph.D. J.D.
Sourcebooks Casablanca, 2006
have fun fine-tuning your commitment
Cheryl McClary's humorous and optimistic perspective on commitment has produced a treasure. This book is both lighthearted and serious, and supplies proactive, introspective journaling and action guidance for women who want their commitments to add value, joy and fun to their every day.
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Communicate or Die: Getting Results Through Speaking and Listening (The Global Leader Series)47 reviews
Thomas D. Zweifel
Select Books (NY), 2003
EXCELLENT LEADERSHIP BOOK!!!
This book was very useful for me as I didn't know some details and tips I can use in my day to day life activities for both professional and personal aspects.
The way we communicate would be the difference between success or failure as a leader. Misunderstandings, gossips and ignoring issues may cause a lot of difficulties for you as a leader and this book shows us how to deal with them.
I ...
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From Me to You: The Reluctant Writer's Guide to Powerful, Personal Messages49 reviews
JacLynn Morris, Paul L. Fair Ph.D.
Walking Stick Press, 2000
Connecting with Correspondence
There are times when conversation cannot convey your deepest feelings. You can hide your true feelings when talking to someone you care about. Written words can be gifts of the heart and the way you present them can make all the difference. The fact that you take the time to find a concrete way of expressing your feelings is what matters!
You might be reluctant to send an e-mail or put pen to ...
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Becoming Me (Diary of a Teenage Girl: Caitlin, Book 1)55 reviews
Melody Carlson
Turtleback, 2000
Great Book!!
I am a 32 year old mother who has a soon to be 13 year old teenage(daughter) in my house. She is very level headed and very responsible. I purchased this book of all places at a Salvation Army because I liked the title of the book, got it home and read cover to cover in about a day and a half. I read books with different age ranges just to see what the tween/teen books are about and I have to say ...
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