Living Successfully with Screwed-Up People
by Elizabeth B. Brown
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Unfortunately, the world is full of screwed-up people. But the good news, says author Elizabeth Brown, is that your world no longer has to revolve around them. This book shows readers how to: stop the power of whatever is eating them alive; productively respond when confronted; remain poised and in control when everyone around them loses it; win fairly in unfair battles; let go of what has been, or what they wish would be, and live triumphantly now. Real-life success stories, brief show more diagnostic tests, and practical tools are included to help readers assess their own situations and gain confidence to change self-defeating behaviors.--From publisher description. show lessTags
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Unfortunately, the world is full of screwed-up people. But the good news, says Elizabeth Brown, is that your world no longer has to revolve around them. With brilliant insights and a keen sense of humor, this trusted author and sought-after speaker shows readers how to: • stop the power of whatever is eating them alive • productively respond when confronted • remain poised and in control when everyone around them loses it • win fairly in unfair battles • let go of what has been, or what they wish would be, and live triumphantly now Dozens of real-life success stories, brief diagnostic tests, and practical tools are included to help readers assess their own situations and gain confidence to change self-defeating behaviors. This show more popular word-of-mouth bestseller now has an updated look. show less
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Elizabeth B. Brown is a teacher, speaker, and professional counselor. The author of the popular Living Successfully with Screwed-Up People, Working Successfully with Screwed-Up People, and Surviving the Loss of a Child, Brown lives with her husband in Tennessee. Learn more at www.elizabethbbrown.com.
Common Knowledge
- Original publication date
- 1999
- Dedication
- To those many very special people in my life who have shown me the meaning of grace
To those few very difficult people who have taught me how to "love in spite of"
And, especially, to my beloved husband,... (show all) Paul, whose balance and unconditional love help me appreciate the miracles in every relationahip -- the loving and supportive and the challenging - First words
- Vision is the starting point of victory.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)It's not the noise you make; it's the love and encouragement you give that make your life matter.
Classifications
- Genres
- Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 248.4 — Religion Christian practice & observance Christian experience, practice, life Christian Living
- LCC
- BV4597.52 .B76 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Practical Theology Practical Theology Practical religion. The Christian life
- BISAC
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- 286
- Popularity
- 112,622
- Reviews
- 1
- Rating
- (4.00)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Audiobook, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 6
- ASINs
- 5



























































