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Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life
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A wise friend talked to me about this book. It was a wonderful conversation, and as she explained the ideas in the book, we explored them together, understanding so many situations with a (for me) fresh set of insights. For that, I thank the authors mightily.
But it seems that I will need to develop my understanding at a remove. I listened to this as an audiobook from Audible, and for only the second time ever, I asked for a refund.
I am not a Christian, although I am very familiar with the New Testament from my 'born again' teenage years. I had hoped that the authors would keep the approach open to those of us who don't see the Bible as a credible reason to act in a certain way. This, for me, was NOT the case. The endless quotations and (worse) verse references buried the ideas in a morass of distractions. I had the sensation of searching through fog.
So for those who enjoy the constant biblical references, go for it. As my friend explains it, the ideas here can and will change your life. For the rest of us, find a Christian friend to read it for you, then ply them with coffee, cake and questions.
But it seems that I will need to develop my understanding at a remove. I listened to this as an audiobook from Audible, and for only the second time ever, I asked for a refund.
I am not a Christian, although I am very familiar with the New Testament from my 'born again' teenage years. I had hoped that the authors would keep the approach open to those of us who don't see the Bible as a credible reason to act in a certain way. This, for me, was NOT the case. The endless quotations and (worse) verse references buried the ideas in a morass of distractions. I had the sensation of searching through fog.
So for those who enjoy the constant biblical references, go for it. As my friend explains it, the ideas here can and will change your life. For the rest of us, find a Christian friend to read it for you, then ply them with coffee, cake and questions.
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