Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life
About this product
Boundaries is the book that's helped over 4 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 bestseller, 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 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. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers say this book is highly practical for learning how to set and maintain healthy boundaries, with many readers calling it useful, insightful, and life-changing. Some reviews also note that the religious or Christian framing is very prominent, which some readers appreciate and others find too heavy. On Goodreads and StoryGraph, readers similarly praise the clear advice and relatable examples, while a smaller group says it can feel dated or overly faith-focused. Blog reviews generally describe it as a strong, actionable guide for relationships, work, family, and personal responsibility.
- Amazon reviewers: practical, valuable, and helpful for people who struggle to say no.
- Goodreads and StoryGraph readers: strong guidance, but some dislike the religious emphasis.
- Review blogs: clear, biblically based, and useful for everyday boundary-setting.
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Specifications
| Publisher | Zondervan |
| Publication date | October 3, 2017 |
| Edition | Enlarged |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 352 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0310351804 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0310351801 |
| Item Weight | 10.4 ounces |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.5 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #431 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Christian Dating & Relationships (Books) #1 in Codependency (Books) #1 in Christian Pastoral Counseling |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (25,621) |
