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Melody Beattie

Melody Beattie (May 26, 1948—February 27, 2025) was a pioneering voice in self-help literature and the author of many bestselling books—including The Language of Letting Go, Playing It by Heart, The Grief Club, Beyond Codependency, and The Codependent No More Workbook. In 2009, Codependent No More was named one of the four essential self-help books of all time by Newsweek.

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Books by Melody Beattie