PLEASE This is a summary, analysis, and review of the book and not the original book.
Codependent No More speaks to a demographic who was largely ignored before this book was published, and there is little doubt that Melody Beattie's listeners find incredible value in her words.
This SUMOREADS Summary & Analysis offers supplementary material to Codependent No More to help you distill the key takeaways, review the book's content, and further understand the writing style and overall themes from an editorial perspective. Whether you'd like to deepen your understanding, refresh your memory, or simply decide whether or not this book is for you, SUMOREADS Summary & Analysis is here to help. Absorb everything you need to know in under 20 minutes!
What does this SUMOREADS Summary & Analysis Include?
An executive summary of the original book Editorial review Key takeaways & analysis of major themes A short bio of the author
Original Book Summary Overview
Do you take on other people's pain like it's your own? Is your mind filled with ideas of how the people around you can live better lives? You might be codependent, or someone who is dependent on solving other people's problems to find meaning in your own life. If you're ready to break the cycle and start understanding where your need to cling on is coming from, Codependent No More will give you the insight you need to understand your insecurities.
BEFORE YOU The purpose of this SUMOREADS Summary & Analysis is to help you decide if it's worth the time, money, and effort listening to the original book (if you haven't already). SUMOREADS has pulled out the essence - but only to help you ascertain the value of the book for yourself. This analysis is meant as a supplement to, and not a replacement for, Codependent No More.
While people with addictions suffer, those who are caregivers for them often suffer more. In her book, Codependent No More, Melody Beattie describes how caring for someone else can damage you when you care too much. SumoReads’ summary of this book gives an excellent executive summary, a detailed discussion of key takeaways, and an effective editorial review. This brief summary, which can be read in ten minutes or so, will save you time and money in your task of choosing among the many books available for sale.
Some of these pages were hard to swallow. It is unapologetically true and important for anyone who has a people pleasing attitude, or doesn't find the importance in taking care of themselves.