5.0 out of 5 stars This is a fantastic resource for trying to understand where your or another's ...

D. · 6 July 2016

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5.0 out of 5 stars An eye opener

B. · 31 August 2015

The first time I read this book, I had a lot of moments when I thought, "that could be / might be me". Because of that, and because you can miss a lot on a first read through a book like this, I read it again immediately after I finished it the first time. The second time through, l got a lot more from it. It was a real eye opener, I recognised a lot of myself in parts, also which parts did not apply, and started to also become aware of when I was acting or reacting in certain ways. If you can ignore some of the americanism, it is a very good description of co-dependency that is very different to what you find on a google search, and for that reason alone it is a good place to start. It opened my eyes and it may open yours.

5.0 out of 5 stars The reason for adult codependence was never so clear

F. · 12 September 2008

This book could not have been written by anyone other than a person that has suffered from codependent adult behaviour traits and patterns unless they had experienced themselves. Pia Melody has put together a marvelllously insightful book. I have looked at Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy and Religion in order to understand Why am I like I am? This book gives me the answer to that question and offers me hope that in recognising it I can overcome the detrimental effects of codependent behaviour and move forward aware and able to change in order to have healthier relationships with both myself and others.

4.0 out of 5 stars An insight into codependency

E. · 20 October 2024

I had a few aha moments as I related how i had felt for years to codependencyA helpful book that gave me a plan to help myself

5.0 out of 5 stars Life changing information

V. · 10 January 2019

Definitely one of the best books I’ve ever read. If you’ve ever heard the term codependence and been curious then google it and if that sounds like you buy this book. It has taken me 4 months to finish it due to how emotionally triggering it is but I’m already seeing the positive results in my life from being aware of what my issues with dealing with certain people are and how to effectively tackle them. As a result I’ve left many old wounds, limiting beliefs and dysfunctional relationships in 2018.

5.0 out of 5 stars Understand the origins of co-dependency and empower your personal recovery

M.R. · 24 May 2015

There are so many other reviews outlining the contents of this book; I shall, therefore, not cover this again simply to provide another exegesis.I found this book to provide huge amounts of identification for me and moreover, it provides a considerable amount of non-theoretical, layperson friendly, explanation of the origins of co-dependency. For me, this is important in understanding how patterns and characteristics develop and therefore, creates a solid foundation from which to work an informed path towards recovery and healing. If you do not already have a sense of the importance of a higher power, or your own relationship with your own higher power you may find some of the ideas presented difficult to accept. We are each different people with our own journeys, but, for me, this book has been enlightening, empowering and invaluable.

3.0 out of 5 stars Great Content, kindle edition unreadable

S.L. · 23 November 2022

Kindle version:So many typos. Missing punctuation ( and I am not a grammar stickler)Broken paragraphs and bizarre misplaced headlines.Such an interesting book but whoever edited and/ or formatted the kindle version ought to be ashamed of themselves.I had to stop reading it and ordered the paper version instead.

5.0 out of 5 stars Life changing

R.K. · 21 December 2008

I've personally recommended this book to numerous people. Essentially, if you have some kind of problem now e.g. addiction, anxiety, anger, depression, resentment: then you can link it back to you some kind of dysfunction at childhood. Once you see the cause and effect and work through that then those problems will disappear. I've just started working through the book and have done a few of the courses and it's made me understand why I do the things I do. Pop pyschology this is not.I cannot recommend this book enough, but you will probably not be able to fully understand yourself without some basic 1 on 1 or group therapy.

FACING CODEPENDENCE de PIA MELLODY

M.M.O. · 7 June 2014

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Outstanding!

A.C. · 20 July 2023

This book will blow your mind! Absolutely brilliant and so incredibly useful!

Recent Purchase

S.M. · 25 May 2025

Very insightful book about covering functional vs. dysfunctional/abusive behaviors , though making the reader aware that normal may not necesarily be functional healthy behavior. Good for anybody looking to understand what are basic functional healthy behaviors.

Underwhelming

M.A. · 14 April 2025

Good as an introduction but if you seek depth, I recommend John Bradshaw.

Intriguing read

D. · 16 August 2020

This book explains what codependence is and how it affects the relationship with self and people around you. Pia does a great job in presenting codependence symptoms and also the natural characteristics of a child are. She also describes the relation of overnurturing or undernurturing of those characteristics to codependence symptoms. One thing I didn't like was the tools to correct those symptoms are mentioned in a different book. Nonetheless bringing those unconscious and supposedly authentic reactions to limelight makes me more mindful about what I feel and what I do.