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kjersa's review against another edition
3.0
Ummm…this was an enlightening read in two big ways I did not realize prior to reading this: 1) the concept of codependency originated to define the destructive habits of the loved ones of people addicted to drugs or alcohol (see: Al-Anon) and 2) the book is veryyyy 1986-y and misses the mark soooo hard by taking up a ton of time talking about Christianity and how fat people are bad (lot of references to ‘Fat Is A Family Affair’ by Judi Hollis). There was a lot from the book that hit close to home for sure, so I’m very interested to hear more contemporary takes on codependency!
I kind of can’t believe I’ve been recommended this book so many times, especially by therapists? I think this book may be useful…if you were studying the *origins* of codependency. There surely has to be better and more comprehensive sources on codependency than this 40ish year old book with very 20th century opinions.
I kind of can’t believe I’ve been recommended this book so many times, especially by therapists? I think this book may be useful…if you were studying the *origins* of codependency. There surely has to be better and more comprehensive sources on codependency than this 40ish year old book with very 20th century opinions.
lilyabryant's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed a lot of the insight this book had to offer and also definitely needed it. There was a good bit of focus on alcoholism though, which I didn’t realize prior to reading and wasn’t exactly relevant for me.
This book served as a positive reminder of ways to take care of your own mental health and life. I am definitely codependent and always need this kind of reminder.
I listened to this one which I think was the best format. I probably would’ve gotten tired of the non-relatable stuff if I had been reading it in paper.
This book served as a positive reminder of ways to take care of your own mental health and life. I am definitely codependent and always need this kind of reminder.
I listened to this one which I think was the best format. I probably would’ve gotten tired of the non-relatable stuff if I had been reading it in paper.
yellowchevron's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
burstona's review against another edition
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
4.5
This was a useful read which gave me an important, if not humbling, insight into a lot of my shortcomings and neuroses in dating and relationships by way of alerting me to unhealthy family dynamics and personal narratives. I personally felt codependence was a more useful concept that anxious attachment, though I have friends who feel otherwise. At the end of the day, it's about finding concepts that heal us.
ourtravelmenu's review against another edition
4.0
Really insightful read for any type of codependent relationship. It hit home with the relationship between my mother and me.
cdjdhj's review against another edition
5.0
This book was wonderful and life-changing for me. I learned so much about myself and the codependent personality I grew up with and learned. I feel like I now have knowledge and tools to change myself. The most important thing I learned from this book was that we can only change ourselves -- not others. Excellent, readable book. Read it even if you don't know anyone who has alcoholism/addiction issues. There is something in this book for everyone who wants to deal with life and people better!
rachellarson2019's review against another edition
2.0
DNF
This book is really geared toward people who have alcoholics in their lives. I think our culture’s understanding of codependency has changed quite a bit and I was looking more for a book about codependent people pleasing rather than manic behavior to try to manipulate addicts into doing what you want them to do.
This book is really geared toward people who have alcoholics in their lives. I think our culture’s understanding of codependency has changed quite a bit and I was looking more for a book about codependent people pleasing rather than manic behavior to try to manipulate addicts into doing what you want them to do.
kimreadwithme's review against another edition
challenging
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
I think this will be a book I come back to again and again because I found all of the information so relatable and helpful. I am so grateful to Melody for writing this book, I learned so much and I now have a word and explanation for what I have been experiencing my whole life. Can’t recommend this book enough for anyone who struggles with codependency.