Bad Childhood---Good Life (Abridged): How to Blossom and Thrive in Spite of an Audiobook

" dr. laura is definitely not a writer... her run-on sentences and improper punctuation kept slowing me down. but aside from that, i enjoyed her message and found the content really helpful to me personally. "

" The best explanantions I've ever read about just moving on despite the crap you had no control over. Life is not about beginnings...but about the endings. There's always the lesson of change and hope despite the messes. And nobody has the perfect beginning...surprise, surprise. "

" DOn't waste your money or your time in a therapist chair, until you read this first. Then if you still need too, that's fine. But this is a great head start if not, "the full enchilada" on how to enjoy YOUR LIFE! "

" While I had a wonderful childhood and have a loving family, I believe the principals in this book apply to life's difficult events as they occur at any age or stage. Also, if you have a person in your life that you love or care about that had a Bad Childhood I think reading this book may help you relate to them and help them have a Good Life. "

" Healing for proably anyone with a history of hurt. "

" I've said it before, Dr. Laura is hardcore, but usually right. I find her practicality refreshing and empowering. "

" As usual, I agree with most of what Dr. Laura says, though I don't always agree on the delivery. This book was pretty light on the info, I felt, though the recommendations are sound. Basically, if you had a bad childhood, "GET OVER IT." This may be helpful to some who haven't moved on and continue dwelling on the past, but I'm not sure it took a whole book to say that. "

" I only read this book because the title caught my eye. It was just ok. A lot of her adivce is anectdotal and she uses a lot of quotes from her radio show callers. Some of her ideas were helpful, but without the gospel perspective, it was a little lacking in important areas. "

" This book was so encouraging and gave great insight in not only dealing with parents, but other relationships that are holding you back from living the Good Life. There is a healthy way to move on and no long fell guilt! I also loved the brief postscript at the end about Dr. Laura's own parents. "

" As controversial as Dr. Laura is and as much as she makes me raise my eyebrows I've gotta say her brand of tough talk is good for people like me. Motivating and focused, she knows how to cut to the chase for sure. "

" Another great book by Dr. Laura. It boils down to it's your choice on how you live your future. Stop living in the past and blaming your past on your choices today. Don't allow your past to ruin your future. "

" Great read - good perspective on forgiveness and acceptance. "

" Dr. L does not pull any punches in this book. She tells people like it is, which of couse, I love! I especially liked the chapters on dealing with your parents as an adult. "

" I really like Dr. Laura. She is very open and honest about life and isn't afraid to tell you that you may be in denial. This is especially a good book for those who blame events in their past for their current actions. Your past should not dictate the choices you make today. Very good. "

" I didn't have a bad childhood but this book was great anyway for helping me to understand what was driving some of my own behaviors and helped me to change them. Also changed my perspective in a positive way on my life as a whole "

" She is a bit harsh, but sensible:) and I do love sensible. "

" Found it, some good stuff in here. "

" Helps you understand some folks better. "

" We had this as a bookclub read (not sure who recommended it) and it was geared more towards people who had an abusive and destructive childhood. I was only able to read the first couple chapters . . . it did help me appreciate my childhood more, even if it wasn't perfect. "

" This book, like all Dr. Laura books, had just the 'get over it' advice I needed. If you want to wallow in your past miserable childhood, this is not the book for you. If you want to get over it and move on...then read it! "

" INSPIRING book on how to move past trauma and be HAPPY! "

" Helped me sort a few things out. :-) "

" We had this as a bookclub read (not sure who recommended it) and it was geared more towards people who had an abusive and destructive childhood. I was only able to read the first couple chapters . . . it did help me appreciate my childhood more, even if it wasn't perfect. "

" INSPIRING book on how to move past trauma and be HAPPY! "

" Change takes a lot more time and effort than Dr Laura claims. One cannot simply decide one day to let go of childhood traumas and say "I'm suddenly happy because I choose to be." It isn't that black and white. There are some good pieces in the book, however, so I gave it two stars. "

" dr. laura is definitely not a writer... her run-on sentences and improper punctuation kept slowing me down. but aside from that, i enjoyed her message and found the content really helpful to me personally. "

" I really like Dr. Laura. She is very open and honest about life and isn't afraid to tell you that you may be in denial. This is especially a good book for those who blame events in their past for their current actions. Your past should not dictate the choices you make today. Very good. "

" Dr. Laura never fails to provoke thought and common sense which encourages growth and strength. "

" one of the best books read with simple language and to the point of the problem giving good solutions for most bad childhood problems "

" Attitude REALLY does determine our altitude! "

" I only read this book because the title caught my eye. It was just ok. A lot of her adivce is anectdotal and she uses a lot of quotes from her radio show callers. Some of her ideas were helpful, but without the gospel perspective, it was a little lacking in important areas. "

" My sister got this for me for my birthday a few years ago.... interesting gift, ugh?!? "

" Helps you understand some folks better. "