worth the money

Reviewed by Joanne Langhoff, 2006-02-18

This book is the perfect combination of humor and insight. In order to make its points about the harm caused by being in a toxic relationship, it doesn't resort to preaching or psychiatric babble, nor does it make the reader feel inferior or stupid. The perfect book to give to someone you know in a toxic relationship, as well as buying for yourself if you are unsure about the nature of your own relationship. One of the best things about the book is that it points out that being in a toxic relationship hurts others, not just you. For some people, that could provide the motivation to finally get out the relationship. I also liked the section which provides positive motivation for leaving a toxic person--how great life is going to be when you are finally away from him/her.