This is a Christian based book.

What would have made How to Be a Best Friend Forever better?

If it were honest from the beginning for saying how it would be be speaking about The Body Of Christ.

Any additional comments?

This is Bible based. If quotes from the bible tune you out, you won't get much out of this. My beliefs about Jesus have nothing to do with what I thought this book was about.

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Met me where my need is

I'm not very good at being or making friends. John's book gave me some easy to understand tools for how I can do this.

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Could be MUCH shorter

Keep up with your friends that matter most. Know when to let go and when friendships naturally seperate. Get out of yourself but also know when you need your privacy.

This is the basics of the book. The rest of the book are those things elongated.

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Great guide for BEING the best kind of friend

I almost didn't purchase this audio book due to several reviews stating that it was not thorough enough or did not deal with the potential problems that friendships could encounter. While those reviews do have some weight to them, keep in mind that this is a 2-hour long book, not an exhaustive counseling session between you and your feuding friend. Every friendship experiences unique trials and conflicts.

This book cuts to the core of it and says, "This is how you can BE a best friend forever," not "This is how you can fix every friendship problem ever." Though after listening to the book within a two-day period, I must admit that if I were to apply everything I learned, I could fix my current friendship dilemmas and propel my good friendships to greater depth.

You can never change your friends and should not endeavor to do so by reading this book. You can, however, change the type of friend that you are, and change your mindset about the type of friend that you seek, and in turn, you can have friendships that are worthwhile and long-lasting.

This was such a short and enjoyable read that I know I will be reading it again soon.

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Very current and practical for our electronic age

Would you listen to How to Be a Best Friend Forever again? Why?

Already listened to it twice. Going back for third time and probably a fourth so that I don't miss a thing. Addresses so many areas of my life. So many questions answered on the different types of friendships and the level of involvment for each. He answers and addresses things that are not really discussed in every day life. Very good stories on various friendships he's had personally and others he's counseled with. Also helps in marriage relationships and how friendships are an important part of our lives. So practical and insightful.

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Don't waste a credit.

Would you try another book from John Townsend and/or John Townsend?

I would not. To right wing

Has How to Be a Best Friend Forever turned you off from other books in this genre?

No I've read better books on the subject.

How could the performance have been better?

Poor content. I might as well went to church. Elementary.

What character would you cut from How to Be a Best Friend Forever?

No character

Any additional comments?

Nope

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way too Christian centered

I couldn't listen to this book even though I'm motivated to do so because many of the core references and anecdotes to support points are biblical. I don't have any big issue with Christianity, but I certainly don't need any more inculcation then I've already had to endure.

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Truth. Grace. Home.

I've been listening and reading this book for awhile (over several months) but finally stopped and committed to finish the book. It came at a point of where I have been struggling with some close friends for awhile, now it is a pivotal point. Dr. Townsend is vulnerable and graceful. He gives variety of perspective and stories and content of how to have meaningful and lasting friendships.

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All about god!

Everything in this book centers around god & stories from the Bible etc. very disappointing. Waste of time.

Important information read too fast

I gave this a two because it is read too fast. The cadence needs to be a bit slower because it is good information that needs to be taken in and digested. When I slowed the reading down, the author sounded drunk. I just could not listen as it was to frenzied of a pace.