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 - Curdled knowledge, way past it's expiration date.There is a diverse variety of BPD types and even more combinations of subtypes or coexisting disorders that can make up the BPD spectrum. It is way too easy to generalize and only view this disorder in an extreme spectrum....and in the process, view it very wrong. This book comes out of the starting gate generalizing the BP way too much in a "worst case" scenario. I understand this books mission, and it was a noble undertaking. But I think it can do more harm than good. So many good books have come since this books first publishing and many of them dispel what is written in this book because the science, psychology and understanding of BPD is a dynamic and ever evolving one. Psychology is a fast paced field and new information and knowledge is constantly evolving. For this reason alone, you should always focus on more recently published works. Honestly, if you're having these terrible experiences with your spouse as described herein, you should seriously talk one on one with a qualified psychiatrist and ask how to handle your unique situation. Rating:  - Joe'sIt took me 53 years to understand that my mother has Borderline Disorder. What a great book for an average person to understand what was really going on. Highly recommended. Rating:  - Stop Walking on EggshellsI purchased this book in order to help me understand family members, from a counselors recommendation. Initially I wasn't convinced that the descriptions matched and wasn't sure I liked the book. But the author gives great examples and testimony,additional resources, and recommendations for how to address various behaviors, which I found very helpful. Rating: - love itThis book gives specific and extremely helpful info on how to deal with people with borderline personality. Perhaps the best info is on how to deal with our own part in a relationship, which of course is really all we can do-setting boundaries consistently, being appropriate yet loving-and so is totally in synch with 12 step program work. The book also leads us to compassion for those who are, biochemically or as a result of abuse, borderline personalities. Very useful. Rating: - I finally got my life back!I deal with people a lot and it seems almost everyone has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) to some degree. This book is well-written for the person dealing with people who have BPD or living with a borderline and the borderline as well. The book is written in a format that moves from clinical diagnosis to real-life examples to suggested 'how to's'. I can't recommend it highly enough! I also recommend the book Understanding: Train of Thought. In association with Amazon.com | |