
Rondi J. (
Rondifer) wrote on 3/8/2008...
"Shame begets shame." "John Bradshaw came to see that shame is one of the major destructive forces in all human life." "In naming share, He began to have power over it," Actually, it wasn't until I turned my Life Over to God (my Higher Power), that I was actually able to ask Jesus' forgiveness, and stop feeling shame.
Book Description
In an emotionally revealing way John Bradshaw shows us how toxic shame is the core problem in our compulsions, co-dependencies, addictions and the drive to super-achieve. The result is a breakdown in the family system and our inability to go forward with our lives. We are bound by our shame. Drawing from his 22 years of experience as a counselor, Bradshaw offers us the techniques to heal this shame. Using affirmations, visualizations, "inner voice" and "feeling" work plus guided meditations and other useful healing techniques, he realeases the shame that binds us to the past. This important book breaks new ground in the core issues of societal and personal breakdown, offering techniques of recovery vital to all of us.

Barbara C. (
kewl) wrote on 11/19/2006...
Bradshaw shows us how toxic shame is the core problem in our compulsions, co-dependencies, addictions and the drive to superachieve, etc. . . . he offers techniques to heal our shame.
An awesome book that really sheds light on a lot of things.

Sandra H. (
Sanandee) wrote on 8/1/2006...
Oversize softcover by John Bradshaw who has done lots and lots of work in the field of counseling, has three degrees, studied for Roman Catholic priesthood and is renowan public speaker.

Cherri B. (
cherri) wrote on 8/29/2005...
Aren't Brandshaw's books all excellent?