Límites [Paperback]

Henry Cloud (Author), John Townsend (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 11, 2001

Is your life out of control? Do people take advantage of you? Do you have trouble saying no? Are you disappointed with God because of unanswered prayers? 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 helps us determine who may touch us and under what circumstances. Mental boundaries give us the freedom to have our own thoughts and opinions. Emotional boundaries help us deal with our own emotions and disengage from the harmful, manipulative emotions of others. Spiritual boundaries help us distinguish God's will from our own and give us renewed awe for our Creator. Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend offer Biblically based answers to tough questions, showing us how to set healthy boundaries with our parents, spouses, children, friends, co-workers, and even ourselves.

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Is your life out of control? Do people take advantage of you? Do you have trouble saying no? Are you disappointed with God because of unanswered prayers? 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 helps us determine who may touch us and under what circumstances. Mental boundaries give us the freedom to have our own thoughts and opinions. Emotional boundaries help us deal with our own emotions and disengage from the harmful, manipulative emotions of others. Spiritual boundaries help us distinguish God’s will from our own and give us renewed awe for our Creator. Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend offer biblically based answers to tough questions, showing us how to set healthy boundaries with our parents, spouses, children, friends, co-workers, and even ourselves.

About the Author

Dr. Henry Cloud is a popular speaker, and co-host, with Dr. John Townsend, of the nationally broadcast New Life Live! Radio program, and cofounder of Cloud-Townsend Clinic and Cloud-Townsend Resources. His bestselling books include the Gold Medallion Award-winning Boundaries books and Making Small Groups Work. Dr. Cloud and his wife and two daughters live in Southern California. SPANISH BIO: El Dr. Henry Cloud es un conferenciante de gran popularidad. Con el Dr. John Townsend es anfitrion del programa de radio New Life Live!, ademas de ambos ser fundadores de la Clinica Cloud-Townsend y de la organizacion Cloud-Townsend Resources. Es el autor de varios libros premiados con el reconocimiento Medalla de Oro, entre ellos 'Limites' y 'El poder transformador de los grupos pequenos'. El Dr. Cloud, su esposa y sus dos hijas radican en el Sur de California.

Dr. John Townsend is a psychologist, popular speaker, and cohost of the nationally broadcast New Life Live! radio program, and a cofounder of Cloud-Townsend clinic and Cloud-Townsend Resources. His bestselling books include the Gold Medallion Award-winning Boundaries. Website: www.drtownsend.com Blog: facebook.com/drjohntownsend SPANISH BIO: Dr. John Townsend -- El Dr. John Townsend es un popular conferencista y un famosisimo autor de exito de ventas. Es graduado de psicologia clinica en Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology de Biola University. Ademas es coautor de numerosos libros incluyendo el ganador de la Medalla de Oro Limites. el es coanfitrion del programa radial emitido a nivel nacional New Life Live!

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 350 pages
• Publisher: Vida; Spanish edition (January 11, 2001)
• Language: Spanish
• ISBN-10: 0829728961
• ISBN-13: 978-0829728965
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #402,285 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Uno de los mejores libros que he leido!, October 13, 2003

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Sudi Gliebe (San Diego, Ca United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Límites (Paperback)

El libro de "Limites" abrio mis ojos a muchas verdades. El concepto de establecer "Limites" en nuestras vidas viene de Dios. El nos dio la responsabilidad de vivir con control y con libertad.

Aunque es un libro facil de leer, no es un concepto facil de aplicar. Como el libro dice necesitaras, practica, oracion y un grupo que te apoye y te aliente. Cuando haz vivido mucho tiempo sin limites, establecerlos te va ha parecer ajeno, incomodo y hasta egoista.

Pero cuando la ensenanza la apliques, vas a ser libre. Este libro fue escrito por dos doctores en Psicolgia. Ellos a su vez incorporan la Biblia a sus ensezansas y lo hacen muy bien. Es un libro muy practico.

Se de mucha gente que lo ha leido en grupo y creo que eso es sabio. Pero leerlo de cualquier manera va ha ser de gran beneficio para cualquier persona. Leelo despacio, un capitulo por dia es suficiente. Muchos conceptos van a ser nuevos para ti.

Si tienes cualquier contacto con gente, como padre, amigo, esposo, jefe, lider, maestro, hijo, este libro va a ser una exelente inversion de tu tiempo. Compralo, disfrutalo y aplicalo!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Una gran enseñanza para codependientes, September 15, 2008

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Blanca Pando (Ciudad Satélite, Naucalpan, Estado de México Mexico) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Límites (Paperback)

Yo suelo recomendar este libro para aquellos que tienen personalidad simbiótica y necesitan aprender a distinguir entre el yo y el no yo. Magnífico producto para Católicos con un sentido erróneo entre el dar y recibir.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Book for Relationship, May 18, 2010

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Stephen Richens - See all my reviews

This review is from: Límites (Paperback)

Initially, I liked the book, however at the end it wasn't very interesting for me, too repetitive, on the other hand. Even though I never have read the bible before, with this book you can learn a lot about it. I really recommend this biblically based book to anyone who struggles with saying "no" or those who allow others to take advantage of them in just about anyway (time, money, favors, services, etc.). The first few chapters help the reader understand what boundaries are, and that they are not selfish at all, in fact, they are necessary to protect us. This is an excellent book. I actually purchased and read a newer edition, with a white and red cover. This book could apply to many different troublesome situations.