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Broken Toys Broken Dreams: Understanding and Healing Codependency, Compulsive Behaviors and Family

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I recommend this book whole-heartedly for anyone who would like to change behaviors that they are unhappy with, be able to participate more fully, naturally, and wisely in life, or have any family or childhood-related issues they would like to resolve. Excellent book for those willing to look and willing to change.

This is the first book that really looks candidly at the problems that individuals face when they are codependent. Throughout the book, Terry Kellogg refuses to excuse or deny behaviours whilst connecting with the multifacets of this problem. Easy language but a difficult painful read.

Terry Kellogg's book has been an excellent resource for me. It has helped me to realize that I am not alone and that recovery and treatment are possible. This book came into my life at the right time, and has been a wonderful blessing. Thanks Terry!

I read this book years ago and it was life changing. Terry Kellogg clearly explains family dysfunction in a personal way that really rang true for me. I have read a lot of these types of books but HIS was the best--gentle, sad, truth but with an offer of hope at the end. I had so many 'lightbulb' moments reading this--wish he had of written it when I was a teen. Ohwell--when the student is ready the teacher will come.

Although it may take time for the codependents eyes to adjust to the light, this book does a great job of illuminating the issues that many of us face in a way that changes the way you view everything, reading this book really made me face some things that until now I had not looked at. It pointed me in the direction of true healing. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is experiencing feelings of emptiness or feeling like they are lost.

Broken Toys Broken Dreams is a great initiation into the study of family systems. This book is complimentary with the work of John Bradshaw and easier to understand. It's the perfect introduction to Bradshaw On: The Family: A New Way of Creating Solid Self-Esteem, where Terry Kellogg is referenced by Bradshaw.

I have two copies of this book. I had to get a second one because I highlighted the first one so much. I return to this book often, especially when I'm thinking "What the heck just happened?" and finding my issues and the roles others played. I glean something from it every time but only what layer I can comprehend at the moment, which is why I read it a couple of times a year. It's still an eye-opener.

Always the codependent, I have given away several copies to friends and loved ones coping with difficult issues in the hopes that others will gain understanding as I have. All copies are given with love as I believe this book to be the best book I have ever read, and I want to share it with the world.

The sequel isn't out yet as far as I know. Terry Kellogg has a website with a book listing but "Broken Silence" isn't on the list. Kellogg's book Family Matters : Principles & Roles of Family (Kellogg Harrison Family & Relationship Series) is a continuation of his work in family systems and the roles of family members. It is also an excellent book and builds upon the information in Broken Toys. Read it when you are ready for more detailed information. I still like Broken Toys best because it's basic and succinct.

This book explains co-dependency more clearly than any other book I have read on the subject. Way more information than I ever expected. Want to get the sequel Broken Silence. Do you have it?

For those who are new to codependency, self-help, and psychology should absolutely check this book out. In this book Terry Kellogg describes codependency and the family environments in which it originates in a very clear, concise detail. I was not once confused about what Terry was talking about in this book. In fact, the way he writes encouraged me to keep turning the pages to learn more.

I would recommend this book to anybody who has survived an abusive family of any kind, is suffering from some addictive behavior, is in therapy currently, or for somebody who is planning on becoming a therapist. This book absolutely belongs on your shelf!

my client's have found this to be an excellent book to help them understanding their reactions to their life events.

This book is a godsend. It provides a very solid foundation toward understanding
just what codependency is and how it affects one's life over time. It is a great
tool and provides just the awareness needed to move toward healing. Very well done.