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Book Giveaway #6: “Codependent No More & Beyond Codependency” [Enter Here]

Posted by Clever Dude | July 19, 2008 .

Here’s the “secret sixth” book giveaway in my week of book giveaways! It’s specifically for my loyal weekend readers (considering I almost never publish on weekends). The book is “Codependent No More & Beyond Codependency” by Melody Beattie. This is actually 2 books in 1, and an excellent resource.

From the book cover:

How to stop controlling others and start caring for yourself.

Do you find yourself helping your friends far more than you help yourself? Is your life falling down around you while you’re busy propping up your friends when they’re in need? Well, that’s codependency (among other definitions). Here’s another definition:

A codependent person is one who has let another person’s behavior affect him or her, and who is obsessed with controlling that person’s behavior

I had a codependent relationship back in college with a former girlfriend. I let my need to help her overwhelm me and I lost track of myself. My intentions were totally pure as I thought I was helping her, but really, looking back, I was trying to control her life. I would tell her what she needed to do and get very upset when she wouldn’t listen. Eventually, she met another controlling guy who took her off my hands and a big weight was taken off my shoulders.

How to Win this Book

Sorry, this contest is closed. And the winner was JD! JD was trying all week to win a book and he finally did. I’ll be shipping out the book tomorrow JD!

Entering this contest is very simple: Leave a comment on this article by Monday, July 21st, 2008 at 8am Eastern.

I’ll use a random integer generator to draw the winning number and then email the winner to make sure they’re willing to claim their prize (i.e. send me their mailing address). Once confirmed, I’ll announce the winner in this post.

Feel free to subscribe to my RSS feed or email newsletter to learn when the winners are announced and when I post another giveaway. Who knows, I might toss up a 6th book this weekend (when less people check my site).

Contest Rules

  • I only ship to the continental U.S. states (sorry Hawaii and Alaska)
  • I will ask for your name and address for shipping, but I promise to destroy the information and never sell/share it
  • Void where prohibited by law
  • You can only enter ONE TIME. If I draw your name and see you’ve entered already, I’ll delete your entry and redraw.

Now comment! This is the most frugal way to get this book. It’s even delivered right to your doorstep (at my cost)!


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21 Comments so far

  1. JR July 19, 2008 8:54 am

    This one’s mine!

  2. James July 19, 2008 10:11 am

    I’m hopeful this time.

  3. jay July 19, 2008 10:38 am

    fingers crossed—-

  4. amy July 19, 2008 11:23 am

    Hoping to get lucky again…….from your faithful reader.

  5. Jonathan July 19, 2008 11:44 am

    If my wife read this, will she get the hint?

  6. Barbara Baker July 19, 2008 11:46 am

    Sounds like this could be a great win indeed…love to read!!!!

  7. RH July 19, 2008 12:08 pm

    Count me in :)

  8. Charles July 19, 2008 1:53 pm

    I’d love to win this book.

  9. Ronda July 19, 2008 1:54 pm

    Pick me. Pick me!

  10. Valerie July 19, 2008 4:37 pm

    I’m feeling lucky!

  11. Doug July 19, 2008 5:47 pm

    I think you have us all under control with all these free books. hehe

  12. annie July 19, 2008 5:54 pm

    This would be fantastic, I hope you pick me!

  13. Kimberly July 19, 2008 6:07 pm

    This book is a must have especially for me. My sister has a copy and recommended that I read it, it helped her get through a very difficult time in her life. I need my own copy because she is holding onto hers. Crossing my fingers that I win. Thank you

  14. Elizabeth M. July 19, 2008 6:48 pm

    Is it possible to be codependent on your kids? Based on your description of the book and what it involves, I think I might be. I think I need this book.

  15. MoneyNing July 20, 2008 1:44 am

    I promise to give it back to the public once I’m done reading it!

  16. Mark July 20, 2008 7:50 am

    whoot!

  17. California Life July 20, 2008 11:20 am

    I’m writing a book to help stepparents. The whole idea of learning what you can and what you can’t control is essential to family harmony. Stepparents often think they are helping, when they are actually trying to control. This book sounds like it would be perfect for reference info.

  18. Sally July 20, 2008 11:27 am

    I would love to win!

  19. Carla Pullum July 20, 2008 11:48 pm

    Yes, I seem to put my friends first before me then realize they depend on me! UGH!

  20. Douglas July 21, 2008 6:17 am

    Clever Dude,
    Once again, please enter me in your book give away contest. What a wonderful way to start the week- if I won!

  21. Susan July 21, 2008 7:54 am

    Make me a liar! I NEVER win!

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