Tom Brown (5) (1963–)

I was really looking forward to reading this book when I heard about it. There have been other books out about this subject, but not to the depth this author takes us. Right from the start the book opens your eyes to relationships by saying, " You are a byproduct of the people who influence you." If you are surrounded by negative people, you start to become negative yourself. You don't realize how influential people can be until you realize you are suddenly saying and doing things that cause show more you to stumble in your faith.

One of the things that really stood out to me was the topic on controlling others. When my husband and I first married, I wanted to control everything , from how to spend money to how to raise children when we had them. I set up our marriage to fail because I wasn't listening to or respecting my husband. The book hits hard on issues like manipulation, authority and soul ties. It's a sure fire way to destroying relationships if they are not Godly.

I remember doing a teaching on soul ties with my husband. We explained that if you have an unhealthy relationship with someone, you need to break that soul tie with them. The enemy is tricky and subtle. He will use whatever he can to pull you away from God. I loved it when the book talked about how we sometimes seem to be attracted to people who are not good for us. The main thing throughout this book that I did like was to remember to forgive yourself. We all make mistakes and make bad choices, but we don't need to beat ourselves up about it. The book has some great suggestions of how to break soul ties that are unhealthy. I do have to say I didn't agree with everything in the book, but that doesn't mean the book is not worth reading. I was able to take away some great wisdom and appreciate the honesty the author shared. Overall it's important to remember you are loved by God and He will help you through your struggles as you grow in faith.

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion. show less

The first thing I liked about the book was in the introduction. The author encourages the reader to read the Bible along with his book, "because what is important is not my opinion but what the Bible teaches about deliverance."
This book was referred to me and that generally doesn't go over well. This book however, it was worth the time and all of the verses I looked up.
It touches on so much sin and backs them up with verses. The author did come across as having a deep desire for the show more salvation of all, but a specific group of people in particular seems to really tug at his heart.
There was only one thing he put that I disagree with and since it didn't have any scripture or facts to back it up I will chalk it up to an ignorant opinion. (pg. 154).
Overall the book was informative and I'd recommend it. show less

This is a very good nonfiction book that goes into how to break bad relationships with yourself and others. I did enjoy how this author writes and explains what he means. I think people in a bad relationship should read this book to see if it might help them. I received a copy of this book from Celebratelit for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.