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Self-help books that really helped!
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Toxic Parents: Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming Your LifeToxic Parents: Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming Your Life by Susan Forward
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The most helpful "self-help" book I've ever read. If you suspect you have problems related to your childhood, get this book.
Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for CouplesGetting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples by Harville Hendrix
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Teaches you how to communicate with your partner. The process Dr. Hendrix teaches *always* works *if* you follow it correctly. Excellent!
Giving The Love That HealsGiving The Love That Heals by Harville, PhD Hendrix
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Lots of help here. Not a book about changing kids, but about becoming a better parent, so your kids will respond to you and respect you. A "must-read" for all parents.
12 Steps for Adult Children12 Steps for Adult Children by Friends in Recovery
Buy new: $8.76 / Used from: $0.21
Excellent. Based on AA's 12 steps, but adapted for adult children. Necessary tool for recovery if you are an adult child of alcoholic/addictive or dysfunctional home.
The Complete Tightwad  GazetteThe Complete Tightwad Gazette by Amy Dacyczyn
Buy new: $15.61 / Used from: $11.35
If you can get your finances handled and save for things that **really** matter to you (instead of the crappy items we all waste our money on), then imagine the peace of mind you will have! Excellent!