Broken Toys Broken Dreams: Understanding and Healing Codependency, Compulsive Behaviors and Family

Broken Toys Broken Dreams is a great initiation into the study of family systems. This book is complimentary with the work of John Bradshaw and easier to understand. It's the perfect introduction to  Bradshaw On: The Family: A New Way of Creating Solid Self-Esteem , where Terry Kellogg is referenced by Bradshaw.I have two copies of this book. I had to get a second one because I highlighted the first one so much. I return to this book often, especially when I'm thinking "What the heck just happened?" and finding my issues and the roles others played. I glean something from it every time but only what layer I can comprehend at the moment, which is why I read it a couple of times a year. It's still an eye-opener.Always the codependent, I have given away several copies to friends and loved ones coping with difficult issues in the hopes that others will gain understanding as I have. All copies are given with love as I believe this book to be the best book I have ever read, and I want to share it with the world.The sequel isn't out yet as far as I know. Terry Kellogg has a website with a book listing but "Broken Silence" isn't on the list. Kellogg's book  Family Matters : Principles & Roles of Family (Kellogg Harrison Family & Relationship Series)  is a continuation of his work in family systems and the roles of family members. It is also an excellent book and builds upon the information in Broken Toys. Read it when you are ready for more detailed information. I still like Broken Toys best because it's basic and succinct.

For those who are new to codependency, self-help, and psychology should absolutely check this book out. In this book Terry Kellogg describes codependency and the family environments in which it originates in a very clear, concise detail. I was not once confused about what Terry was talking about in this book. In fact, the way he writes encouraged me to keep turning the pages to learn more.I would recommend this book to anybody who has survived an abusive family of any kind, is suffering from some addictive behavior, is in therapy currently, or for somebody who is planning on becoming a therapist. This book absolutely belongs on your shelf!

This book is a lifesaver. Very informative as to why I am the way I am, and do what I do.

Best book I ever read on codependency ...and I have read many! Dr. Kellogg does an amazing job describing codependent behavior and how to heal from the self-destructive behaviors it leaves manifests. I cannot say enough about this book!

I've read many books on codependency and childhood issues and none of them has gotten into my heart like this one has. This book is helping me to take steps and trust and do the things I need to do like feeling, not denying, etc. Something about the tone is so effective. It doesn't talk down to you like many books. It is more about the struggle we are all part of and talks about the author's own struggles too. Somehow that makes it more effective.

Hard/tough initial reading, but gets better. Great read for recovering addict. So real and true!

It is what it is.

This is a must have for people who have had or dealt with people with addictions. You can not buy them new anymore as the building that stored them burned; Terry Kellogg is amazing

This book explains co-dependency more clearly than any other book I have read on the subject. Way more information than I ever expected. Want to get the sequel Broken Silence. Do you have it?