Review: Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud and John Townsend

Title: Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life
Authors: Henry Cloud and John Townsend
Publisher: Zondervan
Publication Date: November 2, 1992
Edition: Paperback (314 pages)
Genres:

• Nonfiction
• Christian
• Leadership
• Marriage
• Psychology
• Relationships
• Self Help

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

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Doctors Henry Cloud and John Townsend have written an absolutely indispensable guide to boundaries--from their definition to their necessity. The book is written from a biblical perspective, but anyone reading it will benefit from doing so. This book is truly life changing. Chapters address such topics as: what a boundary looks like; how boundaries are developed; laws of boundaries; common boundary myths; boundaries and your family; boundaries and your friends; boundaries and your spouse; boundaries and your children; boundaries and work; and boundaries and God.

I first read this book over twenty years ago, and it helped me to understand and address some problem areas in my life. It gave me a peace about interactions with others which has continued to this day. I decided to reread it because some weeds have sprung up in my boundaries garden, and I needed a refresher. I got it, and more. I'm going to make it a point to reread this book, and others by the authors, on a regular basis. I recommend this book to anyone who is struggling in any way with setting limits or feeling guilty about doing so.