I am an avid reader; books are my lifeline to the world. I love all types of books: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, prose, it doesn't matter. When I find a book that I love, I return to it again and again, like a familiar friend. Similarly, when I find a book that is potentially life-changing, I can't seem to stop talking about it.
My latest find?
Codependence and the Power of Detachment: How to Set Boundaries and Make Your Life Your Own by Karen Casey.
"When we give up judging others, we become accountable for our own behavior and let others -- spouse, family, coworkers -- be accountable for themselves. The power of detachment is a power anyone can claim. It's the power of sanity, of peace, of finding our own inner strength." (from the blurb on the back)
Wow. Doesn't that just say it all?
Monday, June 8, 2009
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Thinking of you, friend. And so proud of you for trying to figure all this out. . . I hope you find - or have found - some answers.
ReplyDeleteHoping this book is leading you to some answers.
ReplyDeleteI'm also a big reader. Once I get a name/label for something, I'll read all I can about it. I bought several more books about verbal abuse once I got that one figured out about me and TR. And this book above? It's one of the _three_ I limited myself to buying after I had a "label" for what I had already been working on in myself for awhile.
ReplyDeleteI don't know what I'd do without the books...
I'm glad you're finding a direction to work in. I have a good suggestion for another book if you're interested (for when you're done with this one). :)
Love that quote. My mom always told me that the only behavior you can control is your own. I never really understood that until recently, but it can be pretty liberating.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you....