Better Boundaries: Owning and Treasuring Your
Life by Jan Black and Greg Enns,
New Harbinger Pub; 1998, ISBN: 1572241071
The whole concept and idea of boundaries tends to
be overused and clichéd these days. Because of this, we may have
lost sight of a fundamental development area for us to become fully
human.
This book was a wonderful gift from a friend. In
my work, I am always referring to the need for clear boundaries in
personal and professional situations. I tend to think that I have
pretty good boundaries and in general I do. This book helped lay out
specific criteria and circumstances for me to reconsider.
It would be too easy to describe or label this
particular book as another of the Self Help ilk. It is not a
workbook and I wouldn’t describe it as one full of exercises.
However, it does have some areas with specific strategies,
recommendations and processes to help you identify the important
ingredients required in order for an individual to clarify and
maintain the proper boundaries in all aspects of their lives.
It is not technical in the sense of theoretical
but it is thorough. Anyone who wants to look into this important
area can apply this material directly and immediately in his or her
own life. It is also full of concrete examples in real live
situations.
If you feel that you have issues around setting
and clarifying boundaries, this book will be of tremendous
assistance. If boundaries are not a concern for you, I would
encourage you to consider reviewing the material. It goes beyond the
surface to the core purpose and intent of your life. For this
reason, it is a great book for counselors, coaches and all
self-seekers.
RFH
(01/09)
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