Charles L. Whitfield

  • 7

    Catalog books

  • 5

    Works

  • 1984 to 2011

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Charles L. Whitfield writes from clinical experience about addiction, trauma, and recovery. In Co-dependence: Healing the Human Condition (1991), he frames codependency as a treatable response to family dysfunction and addiction, blending practical strategies with case-based insights for individuals and clinicians.

Whitfield’s approach emphasizes self-awareness, boundaries, and long-term healing rather than quick fixes. His book offers clear language for recognizing codependent patterns, stepwise guidance for change, and a compassionate stance toward relapse, grief, and rebuilding healthier relationships.

Best Place To Start

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Co-dependence - Healing the Human Condition (1991) • Practical guidance on recovery • Emphasis on boundaries and self-care

Genres and themes: Recovery & addiction • Relationships & codependency • Self-help & personal growth

Who this author is best for: Useful for readers seeking clear, compassionate guidance on overcoming codependent patterns and building healthier relationships.

Start with his 1991 book to learn core concepts, then explore related recovery and relationship titles for application and exercises.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Co-dependence - Healing the Human Condition

    Hci • 1991 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1991 • 327 pages.

  2. Memory and Abuse

    Hci • 1995 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1995 • 375 pages.

  3. Boundaries and Relationships

    Hci • 1993 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1993 • 265 pages.

  4. Healing The Child Within: Discovery and Recovery for Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families

    Hci • 1987 • quick commitment

    It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

  5. Not Crazy

    Muse House Press/Pennington • 2011 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2011 • 270 pages.

  6. Alcoholism and Spirituality

    Thomas W. Perrin • 1985 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1985 • 150 pages.

  7. Alcoholism and Other Drug Problems

    Year Book Medical Pub • 1984 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: year signal: 1984.

How The Picks Compare

  • Co-dependence - Healing the Human Condition is the easier short commitment, while Memory and Abuse asks for more reading time up front.
  • Co-dependence - Healing the Human Condition gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Memory and Abuse leans later in the catalog.

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