Melody Beattie's ground-breaking works have provided millions of people with tools to free themselves from the ingrained attitudes and patterns that keep them from making the most of their lives. In Beyond Codependency, Beattie maps out the steps necessary to begin living authentically. They include: *Learning to accept and deal with the recycling of old behavior patterns *Incorporating positive affirmations into thinking *Finding and nurturing healthy relationships *Unleashing the healing power of gratitude *Overcoming feelings of guilt and shame *Improving relationships with children The author speaks from personal experience of recovery, offering useful suggestions that reinforce the value and power of living one day at a time.