Living Successfully with Screwed-Up People - by Elizabeth B Brown (Paperback)

About the Book

With more than 200,000 copies sold, this popular book on how to get along with others--despite conflict--has a fresh look.

Book Synopsis

Unfortunately, the world is full of screwed-up people. But the good news, says Elizabeth Brown, is that your world no longer has to revolve around them. With brilliant insights and a keen sense of humor, this trusted author and sought-after speaker shows readers how to:
- stop the power of whatever is eating them alive
- productively respond when confronted
- remain poised and in control when everyone around them loses it
- win fairly in unfair battles
- let go of what has been, or what they wish would be, and live triumphantly now
Dozens of real-life success stories, brief diagnostic tests, and practical tools are included to help readers assess their own situations and gain confidence to change self-defeating behaviors. This popular word-of-mouth bestseller now has an updated look.

From the Back Cover

You can be positive--no matter who tries to bring you down.

Unfortunately, the world is full of screwed-up people. But the good news, says Elizabeth B. Brown, is that your world no longer has to revolve around them. With brilliant insights and a keen sense of humor, this trusted author shows you how to:
take back the power from the difficult people in your life
respond productively when confronted
remain poised and in control when everyone around you loses it
win fairly in unfair battles
let go of the past and live triumphantly now

Dozens of real-life success stories, brief diagnostic tests, and practical tools are included to help you assess your own unique situation and gain the confidence to live successfully with screwed-up people.

You can stop being the victim of others and start loving life in spite of them.

About the Author

Elizabeth Brown is a teacher, speaker, and the author of Surviving the Loss of a Child. She and her husband, a physician, lead seminars around the country. They live in Johnson City, Tennessee.