Book Description
Surely there's more than one way to get to heaven? Bestselling author Andy Stanley addresses this popular belief held even among Christians. But believing that all good people go to heaven raises major problems, Stanley reveals. Is goodness not rewarded, then? Is Christianity not fair? Maybe not, he says. Readers will find out why Jesus taught that goodness is not even a requirement to enter heaven - and why Christianity is beyond fair. Andy Stanley leads believers and skeptics alike to a grateful awareness of God's enormous grace and mercy. 6 pack of Paperback books.
Customer Reviews:
Thoroughly thought provoking.......2007-10-06
"How good is good enough" is a very easy read yet it manages to explore and answer life's most important questions; the ones that will have an eternal impact.
SHARE JESUS.......2007-09-14
This little book is my way of sharing and saying "We NEED Jesus". . . and we need to DECIDE if "my good works and behaviour" surpass His death and resurrection, or they don't and what really will count is my FAITH in what HE came here to do for our salvation. If we say we could have done it by being "good", then we're saying Jesus' sacrifice was "WORTHLESS"!
How Good Is Good Enough.......2007-09-03
For your family and friends who say "I'm a good person, I think I'll go to heaven" - this book (in a back door fashion)leads the reader to realize that Jesus Christ is the ONLY answer to eternal life - you just can't be "good enough". Awesome
How Good is Good enough.......2007-05-14
I was shipped the books in a timely manner. Thank You
EXCELLENT book!!!.......2007-04-09
Very clear presentation of the Gospel message in an easy to share format. Quick read, good balance of humor and truth. Highly recommend it!
Book Description
* Do you feel that no matter how hard you try it is never good enough?
* Do you spend too much time trying to get things exactly right in order to avoid criticism?
* Does it seem that at any minute people will find out that you are not really what you seem to be?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be struggling with perfectionistic tendencies. They can serve a positive purpose in your life. But having extremely high standards for yourself and others can leave you feeling let down -- over and over again -- when these expectations aren't met. As psychologist and researcher Monica Ramirez Basco explains, uncontrolled perfectionism can lead to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, fear of failure, and broken marriages and friendships.
In Never Good Enough Dr. Basco helps you understand why you feel driven to get things "just right" and shows you how to make the best of your perfectionism. Filled with practical advice, encouragement, and strategies for self-discovery, this invaluable guide includes Dr. Basco's own thirty-question self-test that will help you recognize and manage the negative side of your perfectionism. You will learn how to stop the struggle with yourself and others, how to evaluate your worth and performance in life, and how to replace the pursuit of perfection with peace of mind.
Customer Reviews:
Not as impressed as other reviewers.......2005-01-10
While it might have a catchy title, I don't think this book is intended for those who already know themselves to be perfectionists. Basco spends most of the text examining scenarios faced by four fictitious perfectionists. I didn't find this to be of any value because I know what perfectionists do and I'm perfectly (ha!) aware of the problems they face every day - I am one and that's why I bought the book in the first place!
Basco's overly-simplistic approach on how to deal with the problems this personality trait creates is clearly from someone who doesn't have a serious problem with the issue herself. It is surprising to me that she has 'treated' as many perfectionists as she claims. It surprises me because she merely scrapes the surface of the problems that perfectionism brings about, and to be quite frank she doesn't show herself to have as good of a handle on this topic as someone writing a book about it should. Did Basco do any real research on this prior to writing the book? Where's the bibliography? While sources are readily available, this book seems to be based on the author's conclusions alone.
If you don't know whether or not you're a perfectionist and you want to find out, then this might be the book for you. And if you're a student of psychology and you want to be able to identify perfectionism when you see it, this book might be of some value. I gave the book three stars because I think it might be somewhat useful under either of those two circumstances. However, if you already know you have a serious problem with perfectionism (as I do) and you're looking for real-world solutions, I think you will probably come away very disappointed with this book. Had I been judging this book for the latter quality alone I would have granted it a single star.
The same day I picked this book up I was fortunate to happen upon a book titled "Overcoming Procrastination" by Neil A. Fiore (ISBN 1-56731-556-9). You may find it under the title "The Now Habit", the name it went by prior to reprinting. Those suffering from serious problems with perfectionism also typically confront issues with procrastination. "Overcoming Procrastination" also deals with perfectionism directly and proposes a workable approach towards getting an upper-hand on it. While the last two or three chapters border on silly, the tools the rest of the book provides makes it very much worth reading. I have used them myself and they have helped me considerably.
In summary, to the true perfectionist I highly recommend passing over "Never Good Enough" and heading straight for "Overcoming Procrastination". Good luck!
Very Useful.......2001-09-24
I love this book. It helps the reader determine if they are a perfectionist, how this impacts their lives negatively, in what areas perfectionism is a problem, and gives ways to cope with perfectionism. The techniques to manage perfectionism are based on sound psychological theory. The author has a clear writing style and she uses alot of good quality illustrative examples. She makes the more theoretical material come alive and simplifies it without insulting the intelligence of the reader.
Some of the activities can be time consuming, but they are well worth it. In fact, the book will really not be as valuable if the reader is not willing to put the time and effort in to doing at least some of these activities. The book also contains ideas to help people who do not consider themselves perfectionists cope with the people in their lives who are perfectionistic. Well worth reading!!
Making friends with your own perfectionism!.......2001-08-02
There are dozens of books on perfectionism, but I think this one is the best. Research psychologists Hewitt & Flett (1991) have shown that perfectionism is not always liked with neurotism, instead there are three different types: self-oriented, other-oriented, and socially prescribed perfectionism. Dr. Basco catches up this latest trend and translates it into the readable language for lay persons, without losing scientific facts. The first chapter offers a wonderful self-diagnosing test. The second chapter compares the advantages and disadvantages of perfectionism. I think this is especially valuable. Traditional books on this topics use very strong words like ¡§Beat your perfectionism,¡¨ or ¡§Fight your perfectionism¡¨¡Ketc. Sometimes it feels even more depressed to learn that the part of yourself is so bad. Dr. Basco uses a more peaceful way to help you make friends with this part of yourself. Perfectionists are no longer blamed for themselves! The remaining chapters are some step-by-step guidelines to change the inner thoughts that lead to maladjusting perfectionism, which are mainly based on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). At the professional level, being a mental health counselor, I wish I could find more about the etiology and origins of perfectionism, and the psychodynamic approach to treat this issue in this book. (Am I too perfectionistic??) But at the personal level, I gain a lot of insight about my own perfectionism and its effect on my work and relationships. That's why I give this book five stars!!
Amazon.com
In writing about American parents, author Brad Sachs (Things Just Haven't Been the Same) rightly points out that we have become a clan of overly anxious mothers and fathers who place far too much pressure on our children as well as ourselves. He laments that we strive for perfection, pushing children to become musical prodigies, athletic superstars, and superior scholars. Then, when our children fall short of our grandiose (and let's face it, often unrealistic) expectations, parents feel like failures.
Part of the reason parents are so obsessed is that we live in a success-oriented culture, notes Sachs. Parents want their children to have a "competitive edge" in life, hoping that great grades, athletic scholarships, fabulous clothes, or the finest violin teacher will steer them toward wealth, popularity, and happiness. But whose success are we really after? "Is your son's ability to read second-grade level books while still in preschool his success or yours?" asks Sachs. "Exuberant cheerleading of our children in response to behaviors and activities that they do not see as representative of who they really are can actually undercut their self-esteem, making them feel as if their true self is not worthy of expression." (Yes, the road to parenting hell is indeed paved with good intentions.)
As a parent of three children and a seasoned family psychologist, Sachs has immense in-the-trenches experience and compassion when it comes to child rearing. Through real-life case studies, we see how parents can take a step back and accept the "good enough child." For example, we meet a mother who won't let her athletically gifted daughter quit soccer because she thinks her daughter "will regret it" (even though the daughter hates playing and is hankering to quit). It turns out the mother has used soccer to bond with her daughter ever since the girl was a toddler. Without soccer the mother wonders if they would have a connection. Ultimately, they find a new common ground through art and fashion.
In many ways, Sachs's book boils down to helping parents accept their child's limitations while truly seeing, appreciating, and nurturing the child they were given. He arranges the chapters according to the stages of acceptance and family healing--starting with uncovering the problems and finishing with changing the hurtful behaviors. Using the exercises at the end of each chapter, Sachs asks probing questions so that parents can begin to see how they might be contributing to their "child's problem." The author then gives advice on how to back off and be a more understanding, forgiving, flexible, and ultimately "good enough" parent. This is an excellent resource book for parents with children of all ages (babies through teens)--one that is contemporary in its insights and ageless in its wisdom. --Gail Hudson
Book Description
Dr. Brad Sachs knows what it's like for parents. Your son or daughter often turns out to be the child of your dreams. In The Good Enough Child, this uite different from the experienced and respected psychologist eases you down the unpredictable path of child-rearing, offering lively anecdotes, practical strategies, and hands-on exercises that will help you to develop realistic expectations of your family, and to understand, forgive, and accept them in spite of their imperfections. The result is that you will raise your children with greater clarity and compassion, and finally enjoy a loving, supportive relationship with them.
Customer Reviews:
Good Enough For Me.......2003-11-20
The reviews state that if you read "one book about parenting, make it this one." High praise, but worth it. Without oversimplifying, or being overly reassuring, the author helps parents understand the conscious and subconscious narratives that they bring to parenthood, and enables them to see their children, and their interactions with their children, in a new light.
The five-stage framework (Uncovering, Acknowledging, Understanding, Forgiving, Changing) is an accessible and thoughtful one, as are the chapters on marriage and divorce, and the ways in which our perceptions of our children are also filtered through our partner's lens.
Highly readable, thought-provoking, realistic, and good-natured, THE GOOD ENOUGH CHILD was a wonderful book on a daunting topic.
How Did He Know?.......2002-12-02
How did Dr. Sachs know what goes on inside my head so much of the time while raising my two children? Continuing the thoughtful, good-natured, but telling approach of his first book, THINGS JUST HAVEN'T BEEN THE SAME: MAKING THE TRANSITION FROM MARRIAGE TO PARENTHOOD, the author follows parents along the developmental continuum, and helps us to adjust now that our children have gotten past infancy and toddlerhood.
Taking on the most common, but vexing, parental dilemmas, Dr. Sachs guides the reader along a compassionate but firm childrearing path that, ultimately, asks us to look within ourselves and distinguish between "what we want for our children and what we want from our children."
Eschewing a quickie, instant-gratification approach, readers are encouraged to examine the expectations that the bring both to their children and to themselves, and to bein to make a distinction between the realistic and unrealistic ones.
The exercises at the end of each chapter are quite helpful in making the theoretical more practical, and the stories from his practice are truly inspirational: ordinary individuals taking extraordinary steps in the direction of true acceptance and love.
This is certainly one of the five best parenting books I've ever read (I'd include his first one in the list!), and one that I can imagine re-reading several years down the road, just to get a refresher course.
Get it and read it--you, and your children, will be grateful!
Excellent, insightful parenting guide........2001-07-23
Brad Sachs, Ph.D., is a family psychologist, founder and director of the Father Center and author of numerous articles and books. His website is .... His book is well-written and accessible with a very thorough index and table of contents. However, he does not provide a list of resources or recommended books, which can often be a useful addition to a book like this.
I think the premiere concept in this book--it is completely brilliant and for itself alone is worth the price of admission--is the section on forgiving. In it, the author states, "In a balanced partnership between two people, there will be an ebb and flow between giving and getting that evens out over time and creates a sense of relationship balance." He labels this the "process of constructive entitlement," a normal and healthy expectation in relationships that when you give you get something back. Unfortunately, our search for relationship balance can become destructive when we unconsciously insist our children "redress imbalances that =did not= originate with them and may not even have anything to do with them." The author lists multiple categories of unspoken, unconscious expectations parents frequently have which can prevent us from seeing out child as "good enough." These include the following:
(1) Having a child as a kind of "offering" to our own parents, "as if the child were a gift or repayment on a loan." Love and respect for the grandparents is forced on our child, rather than allowing it to happen naturally. Because this rarely works, it can cause pain to all involved. (2) Having a child to replace someone very close to us who died, including another child of our own or a close family member. Since "no person can every truly replace another," this dumps an enormous burden on the replacement child, often leaving him/her feeling inadequate and unloved for the very one he or she is. (3) Having a child as a way of reliving a wonderful childhood or vicariously experiencing through our child the wonderful childhood we did not have. Unfortunately, giving our child what we had or wished we could have had may not be well received by our child. His/her personality may be very different from ours, and our "meat" may be his/her "poison." (4) Having a child to make up for our past failures. Sadly, in this case, the child is often expected to live up to a far higher standard than the parent ever managed, including in the present, and the talents and desires of the child are ignored or scorned in favor of the parent's agenda. (5) Having a child to heal a failing marriage. Too often the reality of the intense demands of parenting puts the final nail in the coffin of a weak marriage rather than healing it. (6) Having a child to purify or decontaminate ourselves. Whatever part of us we have hated and disowned, including our very human need to be loved and nurtured--which makes us frighteningly vulnerable--we often hate and disown in our child.
Once we figure out what category we fall into (most of us fall into at least one, sometimes more), we are then instructed how to forgive our child for not being the "desirable fantasy child" that we expected to have, and instead accept the "undesirable reality child" who has often "disrupted" the "equilibrium" of our lives. We can then stop forcing our child to live up to agreements he or she never made (agreements to fulfill any or all of the above fantasy expectations).
Throughout the book, the author provides concrete exercises to help the reader implement his suggestions. Some of these include relaxing breathing, visualizing, making tapes to listen to, and thinking or writing about specific concerns. All of these exercises are provided to allow us to become aware of what we are actually thinking and feeling in relation to our children, rather than relating to them in an automatic, unthinking, mutually painful ways.
Perfectly Satisfied!.......2001-07-06
Dr. Sachs's THE GOOD ENOUGH CHILD: HOW TO HAVE AN IMPERFECT FAMILY AND BE PERFECTLY SATISFIED, was a wonderful book to read. This is not because it excused me from the responsibilities of parenthood, but because it helped me to think carefully about how much responsibility is my own, and how much is my child's.
I found the exercises at the end of each chapter particularly helpful when it came to putting into practice what Dr. Sachs recommended--by the end of the book, I was not only able to see my children in a more positive light, I was able to see myself and my husband in a more positive light, as well.
THE GOOD ENOUGH CHILD doesn't profess to provide a simplistic answer to every childrearing question. What it does do is help parents to trust themselves and their own instincts, to make a distinction between "what they want for their child and what they want from their from child", and to release themselves from the burden of unrealistic expectations for family life.
For these reasons, I found THE GOOD ENOUGH CHILD to be both a fascinating and liberating look at the challenge of contemporary parenting.
Book Description
Respected psychologist Dr. Brad Sachs helps parents to recognize their unrealistic expectations for their teenagers and to love, accept and nurture the family they have to its full potential. His approach frees them to discover acceptance of themselves and of their children.
The ages twelve to eighteen are often the most challenging and trying years for adolescents––and their parents. No other phase of life is characterized by so much physical and psychological change happening so quickly. And frequently the child parents had loved and understood becomes a teenager they hardly recognize––the child who loved music grows into a teen who wants to play video games rather than the piano; or the little girl who loved dolls becomes a teen who loves staying out with her older, rebellious boyfriend. The Good Enough Teen, however, shows you how to see your child's evolution as a window of opportunity––for you, for your child, and for your entire family. Rather than having you brace for your offspring's adolescence with your eyes shut and your jaw clenched, this book will help you to understand the invisible transformation teens are experiencing, as well as the ways in which your own adolescence intimately influences this understanding. You will find yourself better able to see even your child's most exasperating behaviours as steps in his or her striving towards maturity, rather than chronic problems or mean–spirited efforts designed to make you miserable.
The Good Enough Teen presents a developmental overview of what parents can expect from their children during adolescence, then delineates the five stages in the journey towards accepting a child for who he or she is. With prescriptive tools and strategies for parents, including checklists, quizzes, and exercises, and numerous case studies from the author's own practice, The Good Enough Teen is vital help for any parent with a teenager.
Customer Reviews:
Book written for the market.......2005-12-03
This book was written to cash in on the market, now there is a series of books about "Good Enough" people, just like "Men are from Mars" series. what next, the Good Enough Teen on a Date, How the Good Enough Teen diets, Good Enough Anorexic Daughter. this is drivel. The author admits in his prior work to suffering from Couvade syndrome, where he is jealous of his wife for bearing children and dreams of having breasts that provide warm milk. he is confused. He admits to being neglected by his father and traded for a can of gas when the family car broke down. the whole concept is of "good Enough" sends a terrible message of compromise to any child. the author is cleary narcissistic, possibly suffering from Asperger Syndrome, looking to make a buck to afford a good position in a home, where he can receive proper treatment.
TERRIBLE.......2005-11-22
oh man this book was worthless. I tried the stuff in this book and now my kids hate me and my wife thinks I'm an idiot. Try another book. This one has ruined my family life.
ALL PARENTS OF TEENS SHOULD READ THIS.......2005-08-12
This is a fabulous book that I happened upon and could not put down. It should be titled, "What to expect from your teens and yes, it is normal". I found this book a fabulous tool with which to measure my teens progress against those of other teens without compairing them to the unrealistic expectations of many driven parents in our society and to take a step back and recognize the tremendous accomplishments that they make every day through good choices and responsible behaviors despite the occasional misstep. Teenagers are growing as rapidly as toddlers and this is a how to manual for all parents.
Book Description
Internationally recognized as an expert on communication, Sandy Linver is the founder of Speakeasy Inc., a communication training and consulting company with offices in Atlanta and San Francisco. For thirty years Speakeasy has been helping business leaders at all levels reach their full potential through more effective communication -- internally, with their colleagues, and externally, with their clients. The company's clients include The Coca-Cola Company, Accenture, UPS, The Home Depot, Sprint and Microsoft. Linver is also the author of SpeakEasy and Speak and Get Results.
Good Enough -- Isn't is not a "how to" book. It's a "where to" book about where communication development can take you, professionally and personally. It's for those who know that the really important things in life come through long-term commitment, and that rewards are as much in the journey as the destination. In Good Enough -- Isn't, Sandy Linver tells you about those rewards -- and gives you a road map for the journey.
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- the best children's book ever
- Toddler loves
- THIS IS A WONDEFUL BOOK!
- Beautiful illustrations!
- Excellent snuggle time-sleepy time book for Toddlers
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HOW MANY KISSES GOOD NIGHT (Tough Enough for Toddlers)
Jean Monrad
Manufacturer: Random House Books for Young Readers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 0394882539
Release Date: 1986-10-12 |
Book Description
Here are the poignant moments shared between a mother and child as they prepare for slumber in this bedtime lullably. How many blankets tucked round just right? How many kisses to say good night?
Customer Reviews:
the best children's book ever.......2005-04-23
I fell in love with this book nearly 20 years ago when my mother read it to me every single night. Yes, the rhymes may seem cheesy and forced, but I still remember most of the book and have very fond memories of reading it. I highly recommend this book as a present or for your own child!
Toddler loves.......2001-12-14
Since my little boy has been 2 he wants this book to read just before bed. The rhyme is sweet and simple, though you should know that the book is very short and the rhymes aren't great..."how many hairs...millions, billions, trillions..." ahhh, a bit ridiculous, but all that matters is my little boy is happy.
THIS IS A WONDEFUL BOOK!.......2000-09-04
MY DAUGHTER LOVES THIS BOOK. THE WORDS ARE SIMPLE, THE PICTURES ARE BEAUTIFUL, AND THE CONCEPT IS ONE ANY CHILD CAN UNDERSTAND. HANNAH HAS ALWAYS BEEN A READER, BUT THIS WAS ONE OF HER FIRST, AND SHE STILL LOVES IT.
Beautiful illustrations!.......2000-04-19
This simple, short book has wonderful, sweet illustrations! It is my 20 month old's favorite... she actually brings it to me AND will sit in my lap withOUT the book and show me all the body parts used in the book. The above review is excellent! I love to give this as a gift. I highly highly recommend it. :)
Excellent snuggle time-sleepy time book for Toddlers.......1998-10-14
This book goes over daily bedtime routine of a mother and her Toddler girl. Babies are encouraged to find their facial body parts, their tummies etc. They see mommy and daughter reading books together and sharing quiet time before bed. Finally baby is tucked into bed with a good night kiss. Our son loves to immitate their actions i.e. pointing to his nose and tummy, mimicking to brush his teeth and lying down in bed etc. It is his favorite bedtime book--even more so than Good night Moon. My husband, day care provider and I highly recommend this classic.
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Good Enough to Eat: How We Shop, What We Eat
Maureen Tatlow
Manufacturer: Gill & MacMillan
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 0717126978 |
Product Description
A VHS Video Message by Andy Stanley
Customer Reviews:
How Good is Good Enough.......2005-03-01
A superb presentation of Christianity's answer to this question.
If you wonder about God, the Bible, or Heaven; this book is a must read. For Evangelical Christians, this is an excellent book to give to people who are searching, wondering, questioning spiritual areas of existence. This is simply written, a quick read (1-2 hours) and presents the Bibles response to the question posed in the title. An excellent precursor to other written material that provides more in depth information on what the Bible says, such as The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus by John R. Cross, etc.
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- How to Hear From God: Learn to Know His Voice and Make the Right Decisions
- How to Hear From God: Learn to Know His Voice and Make the Right Decisions
- How to Stop the Pain
- I Heard That Song Before: A Novel
- Inspired By The Bible Experience: New Testament
- Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life
- Left To Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust
- Light on Life: The Yoga Journey to Wholeness, Inner Peace, and Ultimate Freedom
- LogoLounge 3: 2,000 International Identities by Leading Designers
- Maiden, Mother, Crone: The Myth & Reality of the Triple Goddess
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