Codependency expert Melody Beattie and other recovering codependents share their insights on balancing the need to care for oneself with caring for others. With her typical warmth and sincerity Melody offers us practical suggestions for learning to accept and respect ourselves. She highlights successful methods for integrating the recovery process into our lives. Personal stories illustrate how caretaking controlling rescuing and enabling can be self-destructive. We learn to identify our own codependent behaviors and overcome obstacles to recovery.

Paths to Recovery' is the definitive book for everyone in Al-Anon. It contains both the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Al-Anon plus other core writings that can help you get on--and stay on--the road to recovery. It's the ideal gift for anyone you know whose life is touched by another's addiction.

Strong self-esteem is a critical ingredient for human happiness--and its development begins at home in the nurturing interactions between children and adults. Clarke's unique approach to building self-esteem begins with her belief that this is indeed a 'family affair'. Rather than offering collection of dictatorial 'shoulds', 'Self-Esteem: A Family Affair', instead serves as a source of parental support providing a broad range of imaginative and effective suggestions for dealing with individual family members in ways that nourish self-esteem for all involved. Throughout her book Clarke encourages parents to claim their strengths and to trust their judgment as they make decisions about appropriate child care. Recognizing too that kids' needs are best met by adults whose own needs have not been neglected Clarke offers a range of creative and workable options for parents to build the self-esteem of children while also caring for their emotional needs. Jean Illsley Clarke author of Hazelden's 'Growing Up Again: Parenting Ourselves Parenting Our Children' is a writer and an internationally recognized parent educator who specializes in the areas of parenting self-esteem family dynamics and adult children of alcoholics. She currently directs the Self-Esteem Center which she founded in 1975 and lives in Plymouth Minnesota. Self-help

Melody Beattie integrates her own life experiences and fundamental recovery reflections in this unique daily meditation book written especially for those of us who struggle with the issue of codependency. Problems are made to be solved Melody reminds us and the best thing we can do is take responsibility for our own pain and self-care. In this daily inspirational book Melody provides us with a thought to guide us through the day and she encourages us to remember that each day is an opportunity for growth and renewal. The audiocassette offers six guided imagery selections to help us visualize ourselves relaxing and gaining strength in a peaceful setting. A guide to the quiet place within.

This collection of personal stories and suggested activities shows us how recovery from codependency continues by developing positive ways of relating to others.

Beattie understands being overboard which helps her throw best-selling lifelines to those still adrift.' --TIME. Since the publication of Melody Beattie's groundbreaking book 'Codependent No More' millions of people have confronted the demons of codependency. And yet many in recovery find themselves slipping back into the old ways that brought them such grief. In her newest book Beattie helps readers understand what drives them back into the grasp of controlling behavior and victimhood--and what it takes to pull themselves out to return to the healing faith and maturity that come with a commitment to recovery. Personal essays inspiring anecdotes and prescriptive reminders show readers how to stop acting out their painful obsessions. Marked by compassion and keen insight 'Playing It by Heart' explores the author's most intense personal lessons and shows readers that despite setbacks recovery is a lifelong opportunity for spiritual growth. In her many best-selling books including 'Stop Being Mean to Yourself Codependent No More' and 'The Language of Letting Go' Melody Beattie draws on the wisdom of Twelve Step healing Christianity and Eastern religions.

This book is not about how you can help your alcoholic gambler overeater workaholic sexual addict criminal rebellious teenager neurotic patient another codependent or any combination of the above...This book is about your most important and probably most neglected responsibility: taking care of yourself. It's about what you can do to start feeling better.' --from 'Codependent No More'. The healing touchstone of millions this modern classic spent over three years on 'The New York Times' bestseller list and made codependence a household word throughout the world. Now recognized as one of America's best-loved and most inspirational authors Melody Beattie is a wellspring of simple yet revolutionary knowledge about refocusing our energy away from things we can't control to devoting our attention to what we can -- namely ourselves. 'Codependent No More' contains dozens of real-life examples personal reflections exercises and self-tests to help us grow strong. Melody Beattie is also the author of 'Beyond Codependency The Language of Letting Go and The Codependent's Guide to the Twelve Steps'.

In this wonderfully practical book Melody Beattie gives you the tools to discover the magnificence and splendor of your being.' -- Deepak Chopra, M.D. Beckoning readers toward a spiritual territory beyond even that of her revolutionary best-seller 'Codependent No More', Melody Beattie conducts us through teeming Casablanca war-torn Algeria and the caverns of Egypt's great pyramids as she embarks on a new kind of journey of the soul. An enlightening blend of travel adventure and spiritual discovery filled with new ideas for overcoming the pitfalls of guilt and self-doubt 'Stop Being Mean to Yourself' is a compassionate tour guide for the troubled and the heartsick for those who seek a happier place in the world. A tale that is at once modern and timeless rich with the promise of personal discovery it is a book about learning the art of living and of loving others -- and ourselves. As full of suspense and excitement as it is of hope and encouragement it is as rewarding for its pure reading pleasure as for the wisdom it imparts. About the Author: Melody Beattie is the author of numerous best-selling books including 'Codependent No More Beyond Codependency The Language of Letting Go A Codependent's Guide to the Twelve Steps' and 'Journey to the Heart'. Beattie's writing draws on the wisdom of Twelve Step healing Christianity and Eastern religions.

Writing with the same warmth honesty and compassion that has attracted such a loyal following Melody Beattie now charts a new path toward spiritual growth and renewal. In 365 insightful and delightfully warm daily reflections 'Journey to the Heart' will comfort and inspire us all as we begin to discover our true purpose in the world and learn to connect even more deeply with ourselves the creative force and the magic and mystery in the world around and within us.

Family life' writes Judy Ford 'is a journey of love of self-discovery of sacrifice and of celebration. It's not a quick or easy trek but it will bring you unmeasured joy.' Warm and engaging 'Wonderful Ways to be a Family' is filled with practical wisdom and advice on how to build happy and healthy families from the traditional to the non-traditional. Ford delivers a prescription for sustaining families through love and laughter: 'No matter our situation we can all create a joyful and close family that grows together through all the passages of life.'