About the AuthorArlene Matthews Uhl is a psychotherapist, professor of developmental psychology, and the author of numerous self-help books, including Seven Keys to Calm, The Complete Idiots Guide to Pleasing Your Man, and The Complete Idiots Guide to Pleasing Your Woman. Her articles have been published in Money Magazine, McCalls, San Francisco Chronicle, Chicago Tribune, and Poets Writers.From AudioFileKate Burns misses no meaning or nuance as she delivers a sensitive reading of this superb book on managing problem people. She's articulate, mature-sounding, and emotionally connected in all the right places. After the author, a New York psychotherapist and professor, unfolds an intelligent review of why relationships can be so frustrating at this point in history, she describes four categories of difficult people--the self-absorbed, the controlling, the obstructionist, and the toxic. She explains how to approach each type and how to manage the emotions they provoke in ourselves. Her thoughtful organization and "how-to" focus make this an invaluable guide. Best of all, the author makes her game plans sound inclusive and altruistic rather than merely self-protective. T.W. AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright AudioFile, Portland, Maine what is bookbub free ebooks The Complete Idiot's Guide to Coping With Difficult People (Complete Idiot's Guides (Lifestyle Paperback))
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Life SaverBy HyaciniThis book helped me to get away from a bad relationship.The magic happened when I impatiently looked at the last part about the truly toxic and recognized the patterns in the person who I was involved with.I could find the strength and confidence I had lost to walk out the door and never return to those circumstances again.It is a difficult subject to read as everybody has some part of difficulty or flaw in their character.It is written in good humour which makes it easier and even fun to navigate.It gives great insight about the human nature and types of people we are likely to encounter.In a world we can't always walk out doors there are good strategies and advice to help protecting ourselves from all sorts of interaction with the difficult kind and also understand the difficulties within and not to be difficult!18 of 18 people found the following review helpful. Not letting go of this book!By Sunshine StateI love this book! It's a great reference book. Each chapter can be read on it's own. It covers just about every social situation(spouse, sibling, friend, boss, co-worker, employee) and how to deal with them with diplomacy. In the back, it lists web sites, books, organizations, etc. for further research. It's an easy to use book that is well organized and get's straight to the point(one of my personal fav.'s). On a personal level, it took a load off my shoulders. I stopped questioning myself and that I'm not to blame. Best of all, it gave me solutions and how to handle just about any situation;dissipating my stress level dramatically. It works for me and I sincerely hope it works for you too.7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Great book, almost too much too handleBy B. C. HaanA very useful and handy guide to describe a numer of people we all know. It takes quite a time to comprise everything that is written in it. Even a bit hilarious to recognize so clearly the persons in your life. An eyeopener in many cases, plus lots of useful suggestions about how to handle the difficult ones. Recommendable, yes it is.Brenda, Amsterdam.