Living Successfully with Screwed-Up People (Paperback)

~ Elizabeth Brown (Author)

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Product Description

People approach Elizabeth Brown after her seminars with the same basic question: How do I deal with someone who is so "screwed-up"? If you had to live with my husband . . . If you had to work with my boss . . .

Unfortunately, the world is full of screwed-up people, but your world no longer has to revolve around them, writes Brown. With brilliant insights and a keen sense of humor, this trusted author and sought-after speaker shows readers how to:

stop the power of whatever is eating them alive
productively respond when confronted
remain poised and in control when everyone around them loses it win fairly in unfair battles
let go of what has been, or what they wish would be, and live triumphantly now

Dozens of real-life success stories, brief diagnostic tests, and practical tools are included to help readers assess their own situation and gain confidence to change self-defeating behaviors.

From the Back Cover

You can be positive--no matter who tries to bring you down. Unfortunately, the world is full of screwed-up people. But the good news, says Elizabeth B. Brown, is that your world no longer has to revolve around them. With brilliant insights and a keen sense of humor, this trusted author shows you how to: take back the power from the difficult people in your life respond productively when confronted remain poised and in control when everyone around you loses it win fairly in unfair battles let go of the past and live triumphantly now Dozens of real-life success stories, brief diagnostic tests, and practical tools are included to help you assess your own unique situation and gain the confidence to live successfully with screwed-up people. You can stop being the victim of others and start loving life in spite of them. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Revell (October 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800757084
• ISBN-13: 978-0800757083
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #179,669 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everyday Coping Skills, A Great Read!, August 6, 2000

By A Customer

This easy to read book is a breath of fresh air in the myriad of "self-help" books. Elizabeth sensitively handles everyday frustrations in a way that is uplifting without being too heavy to read or remember. She provides down-to-earth, practical tactics to arm anyone in an emotionally-charged situation. A good start to changing yourself too. Thanks! I've passed copies on to my friends.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finding Freedom and Peace in Difficult Relationships, August 2, 2003

By A Customer

Incredible insight into resolving difficult relationships. Easy to read. Witty. Practical. Easily understood principles that are explained like keys that unlock steps to resolve impasses. Practical. I've tried many of the concepts and they work!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Found This Book At A Rest Area On The NJ Turnpike, May 17, 2005

By	G. Reid (Roseland, NJ) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Unfortunately, you will come in contact with hundreds of screwed-up people. You may have to live with one or work with one. This book will show you how to deal with and be with a screwed-up person without becoming screwed-up yourself. The book is well-written and the ideas and techniques in the book really do work.