When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People

Written by Gary Thomas

Narrated by Gary L. Thomas

Audiobook narrated by Gary Thomas.

Don't let toxic people undermine your God-given calling. . . learn when to walk away.

Have you ever counted how many times Jesus walked away from toxic people or let them walk away from him? The answer may surprise you.

Drawing from years serving as a pastor, Gary Thomas, bestselling author of Sacred Marriage, looks at biblical examples from the lives of Jesus, Paul, and Nehemiah to equip you to handle toxic people with grace and firmness.

We often feel the guilt and responsibility of meeting the needs of unhealthy people in our lives—whether a sibling, parent, spouse, coworker, or friend. And most of us struggle to recognize when a relationship has become toxic and how to move beyond it.

In When To Walk Away, you'll discover how to:

• Learn the difference between difficult people and toxic people.
• Find refuge in God when you feel under attack.
• Discern when and how to walk away from a toxic situation.
• Keep a tender heart even in unhealthy relationships.
• Grow your inner strength and invest in reliable people.

 

Toxic relationships leave us drained, and we all experience them. If you're wondering what to do next, Gary Thomas has written this practical and helpful book for you. —Jennie Allen, author of Get Out of Your Head, founder of IF:Gathering

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Release date: Oct 8, 2019
• ISBN: 9780310355991

Gary Thomas

Gary Thomas’s writing and speaking draw people closer to Christ and closer to others. He is the author of twenty books that together have sold more than two million copies and have been translated into more than a dozen languages. These books include Sacred Marriage, Cherish, Sacred Pathways, and the Gold Medallion-award winning Authentic Faith. Gary holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Western Washington University, a master’s degree in systematic theology from Regent College (Vancouver, BC), and an honorary doctor of divinity degree from Western Seminary (Portland, OR).

Reviews for When to Walk Away

[Brooke Greene · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wow. Just wow. The information in this book brings so much freedom to those of us in toxic situations. It so clearly defines what abuse is. With lots of sound biblical references it “gave permission” to make a choice that may be necessary to spare my life. I thought I was trapped in this relationship and suicide was my only way out. But I’ve learned that God cares about me so much more than He cares about keeping my marriage in tack while I contemplate slitting my wrist. I know that’s a little graphic but that was my reality. That was my escape route. This book was recommended by my counselor at just the right time. Awesome job and thank you!

[Kelley Parker · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A must read!! Such insight and healthy advice!! Can’t recommend enough!!

[Leigh Upton · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I have so much appreciation for this book. Thank you Gary Thomas. I have been married to a narcissist for 27 years, and have lots of healing to do from years of toxic abuse. I am finally free, and healing with God’s help.

[magdimar · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great wisdom and practical advice to work with complicated relationships

[Chudi Daniel · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very good handling of a not too often but very real subject

[Courtney Jacobs · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is a wonderful book that gives Biblical references and insight into toxic people and the importance of not exasperating all your energy on them. How it’s important that we stay mission focused. I would highly recommend this book!

[Jonathan Avila · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Truly helpful and valuable information in this book with scriptural references to support walking away from toxicity.