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Bad Childhood---Good Life by Dr. Laura Schlessinger (2006, Hardcover)
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Author: Dr. Laura Schlessinger
Publisher: Harpercollins
Publication Date: 2006-01-01
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
ISBN-10: 006057786X
ISBN-13: 9780060577865
Product ID: EPID47035387
Description: Bestselling author and famed talk radio host Laura Schlessinger acknowledges that our childhood experiences influence our adult lives. A painful, unhappy childhood can cast a dark shadow, resulting in debilitating behavior and unhappines...
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Bad Childhood Good Life by Dr. Laura Schlessinger
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14 of 16 people found this review helpful.
This book gives direct and helpful information about living life in a spirit of peace and joy. It exposes repetitive behaviors that can keep you suffering long after you leave home and start a family of your own.
I especially like the chapter called, "Never Seek Love From The Devil". This chapter tells how to minimize your exposure to the offending parent so that you will not continue to be victimized. It tells how to let go and move ahead with living life.
Dr. Laura challenges her readers to be conquerors or victors. No matter what happened in the past, you are ultimately responsible for how you react to them. You can choose to move from victim to victor. This book is a great read and will give you new enthusiasm for living the "Good Life".
I especially like the chapter called, "Never Seek Love From The Devil". This chapter tells how to minimize your exposure to the offending parent so that you will not continue to be victimized. It tells how to let go and move ahead with living life.
Dr. Laura challenges her readers to be conquerors or victors. No matter what happened in the past, you are ultimately responsible for how you react to them. You can choose to move from victim to victor. This book is a great read and will give you new enthusiasm for living the "Good Life".
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awesome bookReview created: 09/06/06
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) 3 of 4 people found this review helpful.
I love this book. It has helped me overcome many obstacles that have been in my life for awhile. I am planning to read the book again. I know i will learn more from it everytime i read it.
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A good book that is very interesting and informing3 of 4 people found this review helpful.
This book is a wonderful book that teaches who may not have grown up in an enriching setting how to cope with the stresses of life in a our stressful, booming world.
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Not a fan, but blessed having read it!3 of 6 people found this review helpful.
Don't like Dr. Laura especially, can't listen to her voice, her attitude and abruptness are irritating, she's way too moral without having the knowledge of the saving grace of Christ...but this book literally changed my life! She is a messenger of truth despite her religious confusion. Proves God can use anyone. Highly Recommended! Read while listening to Switchfoot's "Beautiful Letdown" CD and you'll have a powerful, positive new life to explore with JOY =)
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Petra (Petra Means Rock)
Love,
Petra (Petra Means Rock)
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Everyone should read a copy of this book
) 3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
What I liked about this book is it doesn't focus on victims of child abuse per se, rather, it's focus is that you had a bad childhood-whatever the reason! My parents were simply working all the time making them a bit neglectful. This book really helped me understand my parents, thus helping me learn how to put my bitterness aside, which has resulted in a better relationship. Dr. Laura's books are not filled with pyschological jabber and big words you have to look up in a medical dictionary. Straight forward and she "tells it like it is". Worth every penny at full price.
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Bad Childhood Good Life Audio Book3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
I very rarely have time to sit and read so audio books are perfect for me. I also feel that everyone has room for improvement and find myself interested in the self help category quite often. I found the above referenced audio book interesting and easily understood. This audio book is also read by the author and her enthusiasm is genuine. Dr. Laura has a tell it like it is attitude and does not offer sympathy. She encourages her audience to be VICTORS, not VICTIMS or SURVIVORS. I believe this audio book can help people who had good childhoods but may have experienced a number of bad situations as well. The goal is to move past those experiences and move ahead with a good life.
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I can't say enough about this book!!!Review created: 11/27/06
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
EVERYBODY needs to read this book, whether you had a "Bad" childhood or not. This is not just another self-help book. The book provides direct and practical advice that we can actually put into practice -- today, right now.
I have purchased numerous copies to give away. I just can't say enough about this book.
Claudia H.
Southern California
I have purchased numerous copies to give away. I just can't say enough about this book.
Claudia H.
Southern California
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Great Book for Anyone That Had a Bad Chilhood!Review created: 07/08/06
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
First off, I'm a Dr. Laura fan,have been now for 4 years or so. I have heard many of her radio callers recommend this book and felt it would be a good book for my twenty something daughter and her husband to read, mainly because they both came from families of divorce, broken homes. I did read through this book before giving it to them to read and was very pleased with what I read. I see it as a great help to anyone whom thinks they might have had a mixed up childhood. It is sa good book for anyone to read whether or not they feel they had a bad childhood. It offers great advice for all of us.
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Title accurately describes the content.Review created: 07/08/06
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) 2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
This book was very helpful. Dr. Laura uses many real-life examples from some of her radio show callers and their complex struggles. She finds common elements from all her callers' childhood problems, and applies principles to help them that can easily help the rest of us too.
An easy, fast read, I found many suggestions in this book that applied to me and found them very helpful. I'd highly recommend this book to someone who's tired of wallowing in the muck of yesterday and is ready to move on and be happy from now on!
An easy, fast read, I found many suggestions in this book that applied to me and found them very helpful. I'd highly recommend this book to someone who's tired of wallowing in the muck of yesterday and is ready to move on and be happy from now on!
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Bad Childhood---Good Life by Dr. Laura Schlessinger (20Review created: 03/16/06
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Excellent, excellent book! Perfect for those who were sexually abused as children! Highly recommended! Some of the topics coverd I especially appreciated were; misdirected anger, closure, how to deal with resentment and never seek love from the devil. A must read!!
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Bad Childhood---Good Life by Dr. Laura Schlessinger (20Review created: 09/09/07
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I had read it before and I loved that book. It helped me understand myself better and now I know what to do differently and better.
I wanted to share it with my brother but I bought it and I loved it so I kept it for myself. One of these days I'll buy another copy for my brother :)
I wanted to share it with my brother but I bought it and I loved it so I kept it for myself. One of these days I'll buy another copy for my brother :)
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Bad Childhood, Good Life BOOKReview created: 06/06/07
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I bought this book because I am a faithfull listener of Dr. Laura Schlessinger at 640 AM form 12pm to 3pm SHOW.(California)
I believe on her theories, and concepts about life.
She has helped a lot of people including myself to IMPROVE our lives.
I purchased this book to give it away to a close friend.
She read it and loved it.
I believe on her theories, and concepts about life.
She has helped a lot of people including myself to IMPROVE our lives.
I purchased this book to give it away to a close friend.
She read it and loved it.
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I hope it helps my nieceReview created: 04/03/07
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) 1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I purchased this book for my niece who has had a difficult time with the death of her father. I've read parts of it and hope that it will help her put her past behind her and become a successful adult!
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THINGS ARE CHANGINGReview created: 07/09/06
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1 of 4 people found this review helpful.
I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH DR. LAURA SOMETIMES. SHE GETS VERY ABRUBT WITH PEOPLE, BUT I GEUSS SOMETIMES EVERYONE NEEDS THAT. I ALSO THINK SHE SHOULD TRY TO GIVE HER OWN PARENTS A BREAK. I THINK WHAT SHE IS TRYING TO SAY IS THAT WE ARE ALL MASTERS OF OUR OWN DESTINIES. IT SEEMS THAT LATELY PEOPLE LOOK FOR WAYS TO BE OFFENDED AND THINK IT IS GREAT TO BE A HELPLESS VICTEM. I AM 47 YEARS OLD AND I HAVE FREIENDS STILL COMPLAINING ABOUT THEIR PARENTS AND WHAT HAPPENED 35 YEARS AGO. I DO NOT EVEN REMEMBER 35 YEARS AGO. PEOPLE SHOULD BE A LITTLE MORE FORGIVING AND TAKE RESPOSIBILTY FOR THEIR OWN DECISIONS, GOOD OR BAD. IT IS VERY LIBERATING.
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Bad Childhood, Good Life by Dr. Laura SchlessingerReview created: 07/08/06
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
This book is relevant to life. Anyone can glean valuable advise from this book, with or without a messed up childhood. I enjoy Dr. Schlessinger's straight-talking - the no nonsense, "poor me" syndrome too many people cling to in stead of getting off their own pity parties to do something constructive about whatever the situation may be. This book illustrates how easy it really is to stand on your own solid ground and be a man, a woman, or just a descent individual. Even children can gain a lot of insight by reading, or having an adult read it to them to explain it. Highly recommended reading.
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bad childhood.....good lifeReview created: 06/10/06
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1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
This is a life saving book. I bought one for each of my 10 siblings and my dad. Dr Laura's insights are brilliant. If a person wants to turn their life around...this is a great tool.
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Excellent BookReview created: 09/16/09
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This is a very easy to read book. I bought it for my daughter in hopes she will overcome her victim attitude. She promises to read it cover to cover. We both have great respect for the author and having read throught the book it is a no nonsense approach to a happy life. This book is good for anyone with unresolved childhood issues. Examples are given of where the philosophy in the book has helped real people with real problems.
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Bad Childhood---Good LifeReview created: 04/04/09
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I decided to buy it after listening to Dr Laura and hoped it would help the person I sent it to. I actually didn't read it. Sent anonomously because had the person known it was from me it would have gone into trash. Hopefully it is read and taken to heart and solves a lot of problems around this person
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Just as descibedThe reason I gave this product an excellent rating is because it had no tears or highlighting. It looked as if it had just come off the shelf. Even the cover was in like new condition.
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Bad Childhood---Good LifeReview created: 11/09/08
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I listen to Dr. Laura on my XM radio and she advertises her book and I was interested in reading the book. I searched on eBay for the book and found several listed and at the fraction of the cost it would be if I ordered it by calling the toll free number for Dr. Laura. I was thrilled to receive the copy in the mail from the seller. It is in excellent condition and arrived quickly. The seller used the best shipper, US Postal Service, and my letter carrier delivered it with my mail. I love the book and I love eBay.
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great book...great book..........................
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Helpful book to get past childhood experiences.I feel this book can help people that are stuck in life due to past experiences. This book shows you how ot get out of the rut and move on with your life. It proves that life is what you make it.
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Wow! Fast Shipping!Review created: 05/05/08
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I was very impressed with how quickly I received the item I ordered. Product description was accurate.
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Bad childhood-Good LIfeReview created: 05/01/08
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It was a fast delivery and the book was in great condition Hope to do more business in the futurekhjfiyg;lkjhifgiuyojpoiy
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A must read for the walking woundedReview created: 02/03/08
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I have found Dr Laura one of the most helpful counselors regarding childhood tramas. She shows us the best way of finding our way out of difficulties that the dysfunction puts upon us through our lives. What an eye opener!
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