Review
McLemore, a former professor of clinical psychology and theology and currently a consultant for Fortune 500 companies, argues for Christian faith as the singular vehicle for lasting health in interpersonal affairs. As in his earlier Street–Smart Ethics:
Succeeding in Business Without Selling Your Soul, he admirably intertwines his –disciplines to break down "toxic" relationships, that. is, those that "pull you down rather than lift you up; they certainly don′t help you move closer to God." Christian readers will especially find much to consider and learn, as the author explains and explores "toxic" behaviors (e.g., intruding, victimizing) as well as some countering methods, with biblical passages. Though here are secular self–help ideas at work: here, removing them from the religious material would be 1i1ce separating the peanut hitter from the jelly. While fine for Christian collections (and perhaps notable given McLemore′s fine publishing pedigree), public libraries should consider Jay Carter′s Nasty People and Robert A. Glover′s personable
No More Mr. Nice Guy! (
Library Journal, September 15, 2003)
Review
"...Christian readers will especially find much to consider and learn." (
Library Journal, September 15, 2003)
