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Words That Hurt, Words That Heal

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This book not only prevents your hurting other people with your words, but it also teaches you how to consider the motivation behind words directed at you from other people. When you learn how and why people use words to manipulate your feelings, you can alter your reaction to protect yourself from hurt.

A friend of mine introduced this book to me a few years ago, and I find myself returning to it again and again. Chapters deal specifically with: (1) talking too much, (2) bragging, (3) complaining, (4) reckless and careless speech, (5) slander and gossip, (6) anger and conflict, (7) discretion, (8) giving and receiving reproof, (9) gentleness, and (10) praise. This isn't an opinion-driven book, but rather a Bible-driven one - some of the verses/passages used include James 3, Proverbs 10:20, Romans 12:1-2, Phil. 3:10, Psalm 19:14, Proverbs 10:11, and more ... it would take far too long to list them all! I also like that the discussion questions at the end of each chapter are focused on Bible verses; too often Bible-saturated books have questions that seem to esteem the author's words over God's Word, and this one doesn't fall into that trap.

Every Christian should read this book. Even those "mature" who think they have a good foothold on living a Christian life. This book brings to the fore front those "little areas" we love to overlook. It is a great study to do with a partner. You could do it on your own, but some of the power is gained by sharing with another who will hold you accountable to those "Whoops, there I go again." areas of your life.

I read this book in 1986 and just pulled it out again. It should be read or studied by women's groups every where. While it may not seem 'deep' to some, the way we talk is at the heart of many, many church and family relationship problems today. In that sense our words truly due carry the power to hurt or to heal. While it is written with women in mind men would also benefit.
I think it should be reprinted in mass!!!!

This a great book for personal reading or small group. It discuss everything related to the use of our tongue from checking our motivation before saying things, on bragging, on complaining, on careless speech and gossip, on anger, on giving and receiving reproof, on gentleness, to the sacrifice of praise. Truly a helpful resource for an extrovert like me.

We used this book in our weekly women's Bible study group and everybody enjoyed it. We found the lessons particularly relevant to women in today's world. Also, Ms. Mayhall's writing is very clear and easy to understand.

I reviewed the wrong book on March 4th. The book I was referring to is called "When Words Hurt". This is not the same book as I received in the mail called "Words that Hurt, Words that Heal". Sorry about the mix up!

This book is one that I always have. It is the classic on taming the power of the tongue. In the Bible, the book of James, it says that if a man tames his tongue, he is a perfect man. This book teaches you how to do that, as long as you have a willing heart. Essential book for every Christian library, and will help all others, as well.

I am using this book in my Bible study. It is an great guide on the tongue and mouth. I never realized how hard they are to control and how much damage can be done. I would highly recommend. Jeannie Martin

It is a ok book . not for the advance Christian who is looking for something deep.

Good book for a sunday sermon though.