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The Blessing (Mass Market Paperback)

~ Gary Smalley (Author), John Trent (Author) "All of us long to be accepted by others..." (more)
Key Phrases: Old Testament, Jesus Christ, Mean Mike (more...)
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"The Blessing is about being happy yourself and making the people around you happy...If you are anxious for an examination of the parent-child relationship, this book may be a blessing for you." -- Jacksonville Sun-Times


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Now family counselors Gary Smalley and John Trent, Ph.D., show us how we can transform our lives-even when it is no longer possible to receive our parents' blessing, and offer practical, effective methods to heal broken hearts and families.

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  • Mass Market Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Pocket (November 1, 1990)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0671737430
  • ISBN-13: 978-0671737436
  • Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #62,640 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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49 of 49 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Life changing!, July 26, 2001
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If you have a difficult time consistently being sensitive to your spouse, children, relatives, and friends, this is a must read. Smalley and Trent masterfully tie Christian values to modern psychology. The attributes of "meaningful touch, spoken message, expressing high value, special future and active commitment" are the elements that we see in the gospels that impress us about Christ the most. These attributes also tend to be the most difficult to maintain in character. The book helps us to see that how we were raised has an ABSOLUTE influence on how we are today, without blameshifting the responsibility on our family. This helps the reader not wane between psychology and faith where in most cases, the tendency is to blame it all on the past or to ignore and bear it. As a minister, I have recommended this book to my congregation. It will change not just the outward action of love towards those closest to you, but it will change the internal motive, which is what every reader desires the most. The best thing about the blessing, is that it hits home (your childhood), and helps it (your home) get built on right foundations.

This is my 3rd purchase of it. If you want to receive and be a blessing, order now!!

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for every parent, July 23, 2000
By "speckledtrout" (Niceville, Florida USA) - See all my reviews
Children are begging for acknowledgement from their parents and most of us don't recognize it. This book gives a you an understanding of the most important thing a parent can give to their child.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must for teachers and parents, August 13, 1999
By parrish522@aol.com (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
This is one of the most outstanding books I'v ever read. As a (beginning fifth year) Bible Theology student I have to read many books on many subjects. This is one of the most prized books of my collection and a "must read" for parents and teachers. Don't let this one get away!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous book! A must read!
This book is wonderful! It is very informative and practical. It gives hands on ideas and examples so anyone can jump right in and bless those around them.
Published 2 months ago by J. McArthur

5.0 out of 5 stars Spiritual leaders: Read this
Oh, how I wish my brothers and sons would read this..there's no better counseling than what is found in God's Word.
Published 9 months ago by Virginia

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved the sample blessings
This book seems to be primarily for those who feel like they haven't received their parent's approval/blessing and want to make sure they know how to pass that blessing on to... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Debbie

5.0 out of 5 stars The Blessing is Spectacular
The Blessing is an amazing book as the authours share with us (using real life scenerios) how to obtain the blessing in our lives and how to share the blessing with others,... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Jana Davis

5.0 out of 5 stars The Blessing
Must read... This book is great for all readers but especially for fathers is extend blessings to their wives, children and back to their parents
Published 13 months ago by M. Waitkus

5.0 out of 5 stars When something feels missing, this book might help you find it . . .
This book was a great help to my husband and me when we sought to demystify his brother's suicide. Smalley and Trent clearly and practically explain what a blessing is and is not... Read more
Published 17 months ago by PrincipledAmerican

4.0 out of 5 stars Encouraged to do more as a father
While I felt there was one or two missteps with the use of Old Testament examples, this book challenged me to speak more into the lives of my children.
Published 23 months ago by John B. Case

5.0 out of 5 stars The Blessing by Gary Smalley
Anything you read by Gary Smalley is excellent but "The Blessing" gives great insights ino how relationships fail in your life becuse of nurturing you did not receive as a child... Read more
Published on September 19, 2007 by Margie Pennington

4.0 out of 5 stars The Blessing
This book fully describes the Blessing given and withheld in families, but I thought it could go into depth more about how to deal with the lack of your family's blessing.
Published on July 30, 2007 by Donna L. Cornwall

5.0 out of 5 stars Motivating
Reading this book revealed my blessings from others...
...and my responsibility to be a blessing in the lives of others...

well written...
Published on November 3, 2006 by Pastor Stuart

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