The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie (1996, Paperback)

Superb! Daily brief readings about dealing with co-dependency. Straightforward guidance to enhancing the best traits, and to identifying and setting limits on the destructive traits of co-dependent behavior. Not only have I found myself on every page, but I have also found that when I give the book to friends, opening to a page at random for them to read, each and every one has marvelled at how the reading described something about themselves. Simply stated, heartfelt, informative--it fairly sings! A joy to read again and again.

This book is terrific. It is a daily reading that reminds you how to keep things simple & live in the present & not the past. It is a great tool to help you to let go of things that you don't need to hang on to. I highlt recommend this book to anyone who wants to be a better person at living in the present, the here and now.

This book is written in an easy-to-read style, with a short section for each day. No one day is more than a page or long, and some are far shorter. An easy way to begin your day, which is how I begin mine.

The topics are diverse, the words are carefully chosen so all are necessary, and the article gets straight to the heart of the matter whether it be codependency, indecisiveness, grieving over the loss of a loved one, difficult people at work, gratitude, love, or many other topics.

Once she makes her point very decisively, she leaves the reader with a one-line thought for the day to ponder or to work on for that day.

I'm not a big self-help book person but this is not your ordinary self-help book. This is a book which will open your mind to topics you may rather not think about and remind you that those very topics you have been hiding from are those things which are hindering your recovery. She may also open your mind to the beauty that we often forget about - the beauty of our world around us and remind us that if today is bad, to acknowledge that is where we are today and that tomorrow will be another day.

If you own no other book while you are in recovery, own this one. I was a complete skeptic - after reading the very first reading when it came in the mail, I was sold. May it challenge you as it challenges you. May it also comfort you as it comforts me.

This is one of the best daily meditation books available! I recommend it to many of my counseling clients.

Wonderful self help book. Melody Beattie is a wonderul write that knows how to help someone in need. Highly recommend book for someone he needs to let go and let GOD. Great writer!

I appreciate Melody Beattie's insight and inspiration in this daily reading book. So often on the date that I read, it speaks directly to me giving me a new perspective and encouragement to really get my mind into a place of healing and moving forward. I have bought this book for so many people. . . it is the best!!!

So far, the book has helped to keep me grounded. The pages remind me of simple truths, ways to be more responsible personally. As a male member of a 12 Step program I don't often hear these topics discussed at my meetings. The help I find between the covers of this book are things I can freely discuss with my sponsor. Later, after a little time and proper digestion, I can share with others the benefits I've experienced through paying more attention to my co-dependent tendencies. This book, along with solid sponsorship and healthy involvement in my groups (i.e...step work), is helping me to become a better person, which after all is my goal.

I received a different copyright of the book than I ordered.
The book is interesting. It is a day by day reading for help
in the codependent's issues.

after being in a mentally abusive relationship, this book has been instrumental in helping me to let go of the anger and the hostility. i would highly recommend this book to anyone in need of a way to "let go" and move on with your life

I use this book every day for myself. I also work with families of recovering addicts and find this book very useful for both the addict and the family members.

I have seen first hand how this book can help the person in recovery find direction. I bought this book for my family member who is in recovery to give as a gift to someone that really understands the idea of "you have to give it away to keep it."

To any AA program or member this is a valuable resource and a great companion to the Big Book.

Beatty has a way of reaching right to the heart of many issues not only regarding alcoholics but also anyone who is in a personal crisis because of illness, challenging kids or a bad social situation. The daily vignettes are a wonderful format and so readable! Very direct!

It is set up like an inspirational calendar really, with about a paragraph for each day. It reinforces the messages given to readers from her other writings. I find it helpful because it is in that "quiet time" that we see and feel our own true self. You are important - get the book! Happy reading. You are not alone in the journey!

I love everything about this book. I would recommend it to anyone who is struggling with any of lives issues ...as if any of us are not. It holds hope for the struggling, the unsure, and the disheartened.

Excellent... This daily day by dy reading helped me catch my breathe, sit with thoughts,feelings,and help focus day. I feel it helps me hold unto me in the midst of challenges I face daily. I am glad i bought this book!!!