Melody Beattie, author of the #1New York TimesbestsellerCodependent No More, turns her attention to what comes after codependency: mastering the art of self-care.
You’re learning to let go, to live your life free of the grip of someone else’s problems. And yet you realize that the long journey of recovery has only just begun. With her signature insight and humanity, Melody Beattie brings to light the aftermath of codependency in all its complexity. A guided tour past the pitfalls of recovery,Beyond Codependencyis dedicated to those struggling to master the art of self-care. It is a book about what to do once the pain has stopped and you recognize that you have a life to live. It is about what comes next.
In simple, straightforward terms, Beattie takes you beyond codependency, into the realm of recovery and relapse, family-of-origin work and relationships, surrender and spirituality. With personal stories, hard-won wisdom, and meditative exercises, this timeless book imparts lessons in overcoming shame, building self-esteem, healing from deprivation, and breaking free of damaging patterns in order to flourish in healthy, lasting relationships.
USA pioneering voice in self-help literature and the recovery movement,
Melody Beattieis the author of the
New York Timesbestsellers
Codependent No Moreand
The Language of Letting Go, which together have sold more than ten million copies worldwide.
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