Talk, Trust, and Feel (Mass Market Paperback)

~ John Abbott (Author), Ann Beattie (Author), Jennifer Schneider M.D. (Author), Veronica Ray (Author), Brian Desroches (Author) "I did it again, Jan confided..." (more)
Key Phrases: communicating with love, conflict alarm, recovery from codependency, Higher Power, Twelve Step, Hazelden Foundation (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Codependency, according to Beattie ( Beyond Codependency ), is an addictive behavior pattern in which a person "lets another's behavior affect him or her, and . . . is obsessed with controlling that person's behavior." These essays are directed at anyone caught in such a relationship: effectively they form a "greatest hits" collection of Hazelden codependency self-help pamphlets. Beattie's piece discusses relapses into codependency, which she calls "recycling." Schneider ( Back from Betrayal ) provides insights into how to apply 12-step recovery programs, like Al-Anon and Alcoholics Anonymous, to codependency. Hough and Hardy ( Against The Wall: Men's Reality in a Codependent Culture ) contribute a thoughtful article on how societal norms make codependency appear a female problem when, in reality, its symptoms are different in men and in women. Despite the abundance of checklists, case histories and personal stories, this volume is burdened by having to offer generalized advice to readers with specific problems.
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Product Description

For all of us recovering from codependency, especially those working the Twelve Steps, TALK, TRUST, AND FEEL offers reinforcement and inspiring perspectives from 10 of Hazelden's leading voices. Ttheir wise observations help us let go of our desire to change the other person and take responsibility for ourselves as continue our journey toward wholeness.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Ballantine Books (November 13, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 034537455X
• ISBN-13: 978-0345374554
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #770,776 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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16 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars not very helpful, June 7, 1999

By A Customer

This book has some interesting articles, however it does not tell one how to realize the goals of the title.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Resource for Anyone in Recovery!, June 4, 2004

By	Christiana Washington (Colorado) - See all my reviews

I picked up this book and was surprised at the breadth and depth of insight. The authors are all well-respected in the field of psychology, mental health, and recovery. There are excerpts from people who know what they are talking about and share from their hearts, not just their brains. A terrific resource for people needing inspiration and blessings on their journey to spiritual and mental wholeness.