Freedom and balance are impossible without clearly defined boundaries of personal space. Boundaries, as defined by the authors, are what separate your personal property from everything else. You are responsible for everything that happens within the boundaries of your personal space, and others are responsible for what happens outside them. In other words, boundaries define who we are and who we are not. Is it possible to set boundaries and still be a loving person? How can I communicate with a person who craves love and money from me, who counts on my time, who deprives me of energy? Are boundaries a manifestation of selfishness? Henry Cloud and John Townsend will answer these and other important questions. Their answers are based on biblical principles. The authors demonstrate how to set boundaries with caregivers, boyfriends, wives, boyfriends, coworkers, and even yourself.[Notes should be read from the original book]