The Birth Order Effect: How to Better Understand Yourself and Others

by Clifford E. Isaacson and Kris Radish

Book Overview

Whether you are first born, last born, or somewhere in the middle, birth order - and how we view our place in the family - can tell us much about who we are and how we interact with others. In The... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1580625517
• ISBN13: 9781580625517
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Adams Media Corporation
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

The Birth Order Effect: How to Better Understand Yourself and Others

This book is awesome! Not only is it cheap but great. If you are thinking on buying it do it. You wont regret it.

Well written book on a fascinating subject. The insights will blow you away.

I have read quite a few books and magazine articles on the subject of birth order dynamics, and this is the one that stands out for me. Isaacson began noticing birth order effects in his work as a counselor. As he studied what other researchers had come up with on the subject, he had the perfect vehicle in his counseling practice, day-in-and-day-out, to refine the theories. Very down to earth and practical. I like the fact that he keeps birth order dynamics in perspective, always acknowledging the many other variables in life that affect our personalities. Where some other writings about birth order are too general and only categorize into only child, first born, middle born, and last; Isaacon is very specific in his identification of five personalities: only child, first born, second, third, and fourth born. An important element in his book is the idea that these labels, based on chronological birth order, usually correspond with a person's birth order -- but not always. If you've never read anything on the birth order effect you'll be blown away. It's fun to look at yourself, your siblings, parents, and grandparents with a new level of understanding. Understanding bosses, co-workers, marraige mates will be easier. You'll find yourself noticing the birth order effect with everyone you meet and deal with. For me, it's one of those insightful books that once you've read it, you can't imagine going through life without having read it.

the birth order effect

it's a very interesting book to read. alot of information and insights.

BRAVO!

I am glad that Clifford has published this book and others. I know Clifford and some of the hard work he has put into birth order, as I have counseled with him. After reading this book and others of his, and counseling with him, it sure has made my life a lot easier, first by understanding myself, and then buy being able to understand why others act and react as they do. And being able to interact with people on a more personal level has made many relatonships stronger. Thank you Clifford!

A revolutionary new approach!

Psychotherapist Cliff Isaacson truly has the answers to people's problems. He's developed a revolutionary new approach to understanding personality. I am amazed at how much I use his insights with family, friends, and even business associates--his techniques really work! Forget everything you might have heard about birth order. Cliff's new theories are the best I've ever seen--and I am a psych major--because they really work! He's mind is like an x-ray machine that can see to your very core. No more weeks or years of therapy or analysis to solve problems!His work is truly groundbreaking--it will change marriages, families, friendships, businesses--maybe even the world!All my friends are fascinated with this practical, useful material. You will be, too!