reviewsbyerin

This is a book I've been wanting to read for a long time. Boundaries are so key for all areas of healthy living, and I thought this book did an excellent job discussing them from a Biblical standpoint. This book is full of Scripture and the authors are kind as well as straightforward in showing the problems that come from not having boundaries, reasons we might not have proper boundaries, and how to begin and continue building healthy boundaries for ourselves.

A lack of boundaries will sabotage our lives. If we are incapable of saying no when something is asked of us, how can we ever give a whole-hearted yes? This book covers boundaries of all kinds - in relationships, at work, in the church, and even towards God. If this is a topic in which you are interested or a way in which you would like to grow, I would highly recommend this book.

I grew up in a boundaryless family, and while I have learned a lot of hard lessons about boundary setting in my adult years, this book helped explain the way my journey has unfolded. Many things fell into place and made sense. I was strengthened and encouraged as I read through these chapters.

One of my favorite things that the book focused on was having good support around you. The authors stress that healthy change cannot be made without people around us who can help us grow. This is so important! We need safe and trustworthy people who can help us with our boundary needs, whether good friends, professional counselors, a support group, etc. We as humans are built for relationships, and the best relationships are those with healthy boundaries. I'm so thankful for resources like these that help us take responsibility for our lives and grow in love and maturity.