I’m a sucker for books on boundaries but many of them feel quite canned and cookie cutter. This book took me by surprise! It was relevant and engaging. And while not every topic discussed was applicable to me there were many usable details within. Highly recommend reading!

Thanks to NetGalley for sending me the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

If you're looking for a book that will teach you how to establish healthy boundaries in your life, then look no further than The Book of Boundaries by Melissa Urban. This book is packed with useful information on how to set boundaries with family, friends, co-workers, and even yourself. The scripts for instantly establishing boundaries are amazing and cover practically every imaginable situation. If you don't know what to say to set a boundary, Melissa has you covered. You'll also find actionable advice on how to communicate your needs with clarity and compassion and learn tips for successfully navigating boundary guilt, pushback, pressure, and oversteps. The Book of Boundaries is an essential guide for anyone who wants to create healthy habits and achieve more fulfilling relationships.

3.5 stars
First let me say that if I'd read this book two decades ago, I probably would have given it 4.5 stars. There is much to be learned in the pages. The chapters are broken down well - work, mother, family, partner etc with acknowledgement that the divisions is fluid for our personal needs.
I liked the offering of different strategies depending on the 'levels of threat' perceived, although I didn't always agree with them! Some of us take a much softer approach and can still get the result we need/want.
There are some fundamental teachings that give a reader a deeper understanding of why we behave a certain way and why we react accordingly. Good stuff!
- 'some of us have a deep belief that we're not worthy of setting limits around how others treat us.'
- don't let fear of another person's reaction (to your boundary) prevent you from setting it.
The Book of Boundaries reminds us that we have agency over our lives, in spite of what we might have been conditioned to believe. Some of us have had to learn this the hard way, so I would have liked to see this author address more info suitable for a reader who has lived more than half their life. Or perhaps another book??
Thank you #NetGalley for this early copy in exchange for my honest review