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by Kevin Leman (Author)
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"...sheds light on how our place in the family pecking order endows us with traits that shape us for life." -- Dallas Child, April 1999

"If you’d like to be more successful in all of your relationships, then this book’s for you!" -- Shine, September/October 1999

"Leman frames his discussion within a Christian worldview... Well-written, intriguing." -- Minister’s Packet, December 1998/January 1999

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Explains family dynamics and the effects of birth order on personality and offers advice on parenting and other important relationships.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 362 pages
  • Publisher: Revell; 2nd edition (October 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0800756797
  • ISBN-13: 978-0800756796
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #38,830 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Wanted to understand my kids, learned about myself too!, September 26, 2002
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I bought this book because I was pregnant with my third, and I wanted to avoid my children falling into the "stereotypical" birth order roles. I no longer feel that my youngest daughter's new middle role is the kiss of death. I learned how to handle my oldest's perfectionist tendancies without causing her to lose heart when things don't go right.

Probably the best thing though, is I learned something about myself (a firstborn) and my husband (a middle child) which has helped us work together in our marriage and in parenting. I also learned how to drop the firstborn critical perfectionism expectations with my children and myself.

My only complaint is that he uses much of the book as an autobiography on his life as the "baby" of the family and also a biography on his children and their roles in his unique family. He does spend alot of time on firstborns and only children- which can be gratifying to those of us in that category- talking about how they can overcome the negatives of their family birth order and the positives of their birth order, including all the wonderful job opportunities that first borns have due to their ingrown leadership skills and sense of responsibility. But he does not do the same for middle's and babies. Leaving them somewhat more of a mystery to me. If he ever redoes the book, I would urge him to give the other birth orders the same in depth review and less about his personal experiences which are definately not general enough for the general audience.

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32 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars More Than Just Birth Order, January 19, 2000
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This is the type of book that makes a lightbulb pop over your head. You will understand yourself more, as well as your family. Leman is funny and extremely down to earth in his writing style (and I love his Christian references). He also includes very sound advice on relating to and parenting certain birth orders. I just finished this book, and I now want to read his "Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours".
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent study, October 22, 2000
By Kate Slan (Sydney, NSW Australia) - See all my reviews
My friends get sick of me recommending Dr. Leman's books. Quite frankly, they are all excellent, this one being no exception.

This is an excellent study in birth order psychology, and I would recommend it to anyone. Not only did Dr. Leman's book make me realise I was a perfectionistic FREAK, but it helped me become OK with myself.

Dr. Leman's research is excellent, and his writing style is funny, personal and very easy to read. I have found his conclusions ring true again and again, and I would recommend this book to anyone wishing to learn more about themselves or the people around them.

I have read several of Dr. Leman's books, all of which I would recommend. He is an excellent psychologist and an excellent author.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good book for first learning about birth order
I bought this book because I wanted to learn about why my sisters and I are so different. I found the book very informative and easy to read. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Elizabeth A. Kissner

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and compelling, but I think there is a better author on the subject.
There has been a lot written on birth order dynamics by many different authors. It is a fascinating subject and every book or magazine article I find on it is compelling. Read more
Published 19 months ago by marshallh7

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
I had high hopes for this book. From everyone's reviews, it seemed like a fun and interesting read. It wasn't. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Nicole

3.0 out of 5 stars Read this before you marry - not after
Many of the birth order relational dynamics Dr. Leman proposes are eye-opening (see reviews below), but this book should come with a warning label: If you are married, this book... Read more
Published on June 9, 2007 by a reader

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If you like to analyze people, things; if you think too much; if your family just totally baffles you sometimes, or makes you want to rip their heads off, then this book is for... Read more
Published on December 19, 2006 by Wendi

4.0 out of 5 stars Why You Are The Way You Are
Fascinating book that focuses on how birth order influences who you are, who you marry, the job you choose and what kind of parent you'll be. Read more
Published on July 30, 2006 by amy lynn

5.0 out of 5 stars Review by Irene Watson, author of "The Sitting Swing."
The best book on the market that makes sense of birth orders and the roles we play in each order. Very insightful for me. After reading Dr. Read more
Published on November 12, 2005 by Irene Watson

5.0 out of 5 stars Fasinating
I bought this book to take on vacation with my extended family and pass it around at the beach for fun and conversation. Read more
Published on July 14, 2004 by R. Sessler

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If you ever wondered why your older sister screamed at you for misplacing her nail polish or why your bratty little brother couldn't sit still at the dinner table, the two of you... Read more
Published on March 17, 2004 by orbit13

5.0 out of 5 stars Understand your family & your spouse to be...
We used this book as one of the textbooks for my family counseling class in college. It really helps you understand why you are the way you are and why your siblings are CRAZY... Read more
Published on June 23, 2003 by Leslie C. Flynt

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