Approval Addiction: Overcoming Your Need to Please Everyone (Hardcover)

by Joyce Meyer (Author), Warner Books (Editor), None (Illustrator) "The first step in understanding an out-of-balance need for approval is to understand fear..." (more)
Key Phrases: God's Word, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
Meyer, author of the million-copy bestseller Battlefield of the Mind plus more than 60 other books, addresses the constant need some people have for approval. This need stems from insecurity, which, in Meyer's own case and in the case of many others, arises from abuse—physical, verbal or emotional—sometime in the past. After years of struggle, study and attempts to live out biblical teachings, Meyer happily reports that she now lives for God's approval alone. For readers beginning the journey to recovery, she offers biblical exposition and sound—if unoriginal—self-help advice. The first step, she says, is accepting who we are and where we stand in God's eyes. "We must learn to think about and believe in our righteousness," she declares. The second step is facing our approval addiction and the feelings of shame, guilt, anger and unforgiveness that come with it. Finally, we must break our behavior patterns in the future. Meyer admits that she "will always be a type-A... in fact, most of the time I am type A+." Her writing bears out her self-assessment: it's strong, pointed, no-nonsense and even pushy. But Meyer knows what she's talking about, truly loves God and wants people, with God's help, to overcome their addiction to human approval. Her goal? "I want you to become addicted to Jesus!" (Apr. 5)

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In great condition. Never used. Dust jacket torn at top of spine and a few scuffs on back. Otherwise is fine condition. --Seller

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: FaithWords; First edition (April 5, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446577723
• ISBN-13: 978-0446577724
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #50,345 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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29 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Who might be upset with you?, June 25, 2005

By	C. Westbrook "TV's Chuck" (Georgia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Can you take criticism? Is there someone you fear to upset? Do you find it more important to be liked than anything else? Do you worry about upsetting the boss? Joyce Meyer says this is all traced to approval addiction. And according to Meyer, the only approval you truly need is that of Jesus Christ. She offers detailed scripture references as well as biblical quotes as evidence. The solid advice here is definitely aimed at Christians or those who are willing to believe. While a bit repetitious at times, the lessons are worth repeating. Those who recognize themselves in her words, and are willing to pray about it, will find great encouragement.

26 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EMPOWERING! An absolute must read for every man & woman!, June 9, 2005

By	The Good Girl Reviewers "goodgirlbookclubonline" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

In Approval Addiction Joyce Meyer encourages and implores readers to overcome the need to please. The need to please is something that runs very rampant in our society (minus those who have a need to be selfish). Whether it's at work, at home, at church or relationships with family and friends, the need to be please is a silent killer.

Meyer guides and coaches readers to realize how potentialy damaging APPROVAL ADDICTION is, not just for the individual but for those they are trying so hard to please. In addition, Meyer helps readers find and eliminate their root cause of APPROVAL ADDICTION and how to rely on the Lord completely instead of the approval of others. When readers realize that they are 1) fearfully and wonderfully made and 2) that God loves them unconditionally and 3)they are rooted in righteousness, they will wonder why they spent so much time seeking or needing the approval of others when liberty in Christ was on the other side.

APPROVAL ADDITICTION IS LIFE CHANGING, EMPOWERING AND WORTH EVERY PENNY. Whether you are a seeker, a believer (or not) grab a copy today, read it and watch how much happier and freer you are as a result. Perfect for everyone!

Happy Reading!

Marina Woods The GOOD GIRL Book Club www.goodgirlbookclubonline.com

24 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book does make a difference!, April 26, 2006

By	KC (Sin City) - See all my reviews

I have read a few of Joyce Meyers books and have loved all of them. My favorite being Help Me! I'm Married. This book I bought for my wife. When she didn't read it, I did. One thing I was not prepared for was God hitting me with a brick to let me know I needed to trust Him with my problem.

You see, I was having a lot of anger towards a family member. It was stressing me out, causing loss of sleep, and putting a kink in my relationship with them. I had finally gotten to the point of really disliking this person. I hadn't read this book in months and when I opened it up, I had last left off on Chapter 9. (This chapter was on how we hold onto anger and resentment) As I was reading, God's Spirit convicted me of my sin. I fell to my knees in prayer and wept for God's forgiveness for being disobedient.

This book has references to God's word because we are to lean on God's word and not our own understanding. We are to rely solely on Him to help us with our anger, hatred, and stress. Immediately my anger was taken away when I gave it to God.

I thank Joyce Meyer for writing a book that has changed a part of my life. It is because God has used her to teach his word and share it with the world. I love this book and I still have a chapter and a half till I finish it. If anyone has any type of approval addiction, which we all do, then this is a wonderful possibly life changing book.

I am a Christian and know that anything we have we can go to God. He is there ALWAYS and FOREVER!