Boundaries
By Henry Cloud PhD, John Townsend PhD
Book DescriptionMany people have drawn overly flexible
boundaries (unwilling to say no, always accommodating others' needs) or overly rigid
boundaries (to the point of being righteous and judgmental). Psychologists and inspirational speakers Cloud and Townsend show readers how to set reasonable
boundaries in order to follow the true path of Christianity.
This book has become immensely popular, most likely because it makes personal
boundaries easier to define and is filled with spiritual purpose. Some cautions: the format can be overly self-helpish for such a complex discussion and the authors at one point imply that judicious spankings may be an acceptable form of setting
boundaries with children.
Having clear
boundaries is essential to a healthy, balanced lifestyle. A
boundary is a personal property line that marks those things for which we are responsible. In other words,
boundaries define who we are and who we are not. Boundaries impact all areas of our lives: Physical
boundaries help us determine who may touch us, mental
boundaries give us the freedom to have our own thoughts, emotional
boundaries help us to deal with our own emotions.
About the AuthorJohn Cloud is a clinical psychologist with a unique ability to connect with his audiences. He is a graduate of Southern Methodist University, having earned a BS in psychology with honors. He completed his PhD in clinical psychology at Biola University and his clinical internship at Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. His philanthropic interests lie in the area of homelessness and the inner city, as well as Third World missions and development. He serves on the board of the Los Angeles Mission, a rescue mission on Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles.
Cloud has written or co-written nineteen books, including the million-seller Boundaries. In his consulting practice, he works with leaders of organizations and corporations, from family-held firms to Fortune 25 companies and non-profit organizations.
John Townsend is a clinical psychologist and marriage and family therapist. Born and raised in North Carolina, Dr. Townsend earned his BA in psychology at North Carolina State University, graduating with honors. He went on to obtain his Master of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary, again with honors, and then his Masters and PhD in clinical psychology from Biola University in California.
A prolific writer, he has authored or co-authored eighteen books, and has sold over four million copies.
# Paperback: 304 pages
# Publisher: Zondervan; Rev Ed edition (April 1, 2002)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 0310247454
~$11 US
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