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  • When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life
  • Written by: John Townsend, Henry Cloud
  • Narrated by: Henry O. Arnold
  • Length: 11 hrs and 18 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (283 ratings)

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Written by: John Townsend, Henry Cloud
Narrated by: Henry O. Arnold
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Publisher's Summary

Boundaries is the book that's helped more than four million people learn when to say yes and know how to say no in order to take control of their lives.

Does your life feel like it's out of control? Perhaps you feel like you have to say yes to everyone's requests. Maybe you find yourself readily taking responsibility for others' feelings and problems. Or perhaps you focus so much on being loving and unselfish that you've forgotten your own limits and limitations. Or maybe it's all of the above.

In the New York Times best seller, Boundaries, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend help you learn when to say yes and know how to say no in order to take control of your life and set healthy, biblical boundaries with your spouse, children, friends, parents, co-workers, and even yourself.

Now updated and expanded for the digital age, this book continues to help millions of people around the world answer these tough questions:

  • Can I set limits and still be a loving person?
  • What are legitimate boundaries?
  • How do I effectively manage my digital life so that it doesn't control me?
  • What if someone is upset or hurt by my boundaries?
  • How do I answer someone who wants my time, love, energy, or money?
  • Why do I feel guilty or afraid when I consider setting boundaries?
  • How do boundaries relate to mutual submission within marriage?
  • Aren’t boundaries selfish?

You don’t have to let your life spiral out of control. Discover how boundaries make life better today!

Plus, check out the Boundaries family collection of books dedicated to key areas of life - dating, marriage, raising kids, parenting teens, and leadership. Workbooks and Spanish editions are also available.

©2008 Henry Cloud (P)2017 Zondervan

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Good content, took time to get used to narrator

after listening to the lines of brene brown, the narrator on this one could have paused and inflected more. I found out hard to follow at first with all of the scripture references and chapter and heading changes. it was a bit distracting. after awhile, I did get into it.

loved the chapter on parenting. there was lots of great stuff!

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I Have Never Felt So Empowered!

This book is incredible beyond words! Never have I connected with a book the way I have connected with this audiobook. It really helped me to connect to myself and to God in a way I didn't know was possible. If you want to gain control of your life for possiblity the first time ever - don't skip this read!

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Simply loved it!

As a Christian, love love love this book . I am going to go look up for his other books and own every single one of them. Thank you, God Bless you!

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Enlightening to live a full life

This book has helped be begin to understand the importance of valuing myself to better value and respect others. I have a strong sense of service, but at a cost. This book has helped me begin to weight the cost and evaluate what is truly important, why I respond like I do, and how to respond even better, by taking greater responsibility for my actions, and honestly loving myself and others better. I still have a long way to go, but i have taken a step or two along the path.

Thank you for sharing your important insights, and helping courage to grow.

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excellent book!

I found this book very helpful in my life. Applying the recommendations in my life have brought about immediate results.

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100% recommended

If you have trouble with boundaries, this is the audiobook you need. You won't regret it.

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highly recommend

helps you understand your situation and helps you with your true relationships. highly recommend it

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It’s a good book for advice, just too much Christian references

A lot of books don’t give advice this book does. Lots of biblical references…the book definitely would appeal to christians. Some of the quotes could’ve been taken elsewhere and not only bible. Narration is good. I just wished this book would clip the Christian parts out. It makes it very lengthy and Sunday school lesson.

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Practical steps to change your life

Loved how the steps were clearly defined & could be implemented by anyone needing to set necessary boundaries. I liked how statements were supported by scriptures in the Bible. Being a Christian with important values around loving one another, it gave me confidence to actively carry out the steps needed to bring more peace & harmony in my life. I also love that it helps set boundaries in ALL areas of life. I plan to pick up a hard copy to read & refer to again & again. I would highly recommend this book for anyone who is having problems saying no, always putting others before themselves & have determined the need to establish boundaries in their lives but doesn’t know where to start.

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Very helpful

Really good i did not expect so much biblical in it but was helpful. Ive to make it in practice. And also understood a lot. From mu childhood and relationships with my gf and family thank you

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