Melody Beattie

Melody Beattie was a pioneering American author in the self-help genre, best known for her groundbreaking book 'Codependent No More,' which introduced the concept of codependency to mainstream awareness in 1986. Her candid writings on addiction recovery, dysfunctional families, and adult children of alcoholics have inspired millions worldwide and sold over seven million copies. Beattie passed away in 2025 at the age of 76 due to heart failure.

Ramsey, Minnesota, USA May 26, 1948 Wikipedia Website
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