Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself

Melody Beattie

Jan 2006 · Recorded Books · Narrated by Christina Moore

About this audiobook

Is someone else's problem your problem? If, like so many others, you've lost sight of your own life in the drama of tending to someone else's, you may be codependent--and you may find yourself in this book. The healing touchstone of millions, this modern classic by one of America's best-loved and most inspirational authors holds the key to understanding codependency and to unlocking its stultifying hold on your life. With instructive life stories, personal reflections, exercises, and self-tests, Codependent No More is a simple, straightforward, readable map of the perplexing world of codependency--charting the path to freedom and a lifetime of healing, hope, and happiness.

Ratings and reviews

It's a pamphlet from a 12 Step program called CODA that's repeated ad nauseam until it fills 8+ hours, endless non-clinical jargon, interspersed with highly embellished anecdotes and shameless promotion of various 12 step programs (claiming that it's not promoting them) as though they were panaceas, and a dangerous downplaying of traditional mental health services and therapy. The author is very quick to point out that they are not professional. Although this is categorized as self-help, it's very hard to imagine how this would be helpful to anybody beyond what is already quite accessible to them. I usually enjoy books that present a unique viewpoint, but this just seems to be a regurgitation of a pamphlet handed out in church basements across the country. in these so-called "rooms" I believe it's the kind hearts of the people and not their dogma that makes the difference. I cannot recommend this book. it does not provide any unique viewpoints or information. It's just proselytizing.

I've had this book for a few months and i ended up purchasing the audiobook since i could never find the time to sit and read, so the audiobook was a great choice for me. When im on the go all i do is press play. This book was AMAZING! I want to re-listen to the book again, i believe you catch and different things when you re-listen or re-read.. I want to thank Melody for an amazing book, it opened my eyes and helpes me understand things about myself i never new, im starting a new chapter in my life and i have the tools i need to get started. I recommended this book to everyone! It will change your way of thinking ☺ in a more positive and rewarding way.

This book helped me change my life for the better, and may have helped me save the relationship I have with the most wonderful woman I've ever met. My love for her was always pure, now I know how to be her partner in a healthy way.

About the author

Melody Beattie is the author of numerous best-selling books, including "Playing It by Heart," "Stop Being Mean to Yourself," "Codependent No More," "Beyond Codependency," "The Language of Letting Go," "Codependents' Guide to the Twelve Steps," & "The Lessons of Love." Beattie's writing draws on the wisdom of Twelve Step healing, Christianity, & Eastern religions. Her loyal readers continue to find her books accessible, practical, & filled with universal truths. She lives in Malibu, California.