Product Description
Since its first publication in 1987, Self-Esteem has become the first choice of therapists and savvy readers looking for a comprehensive, self-care approach to improving self-image, increasing personal power, and defining core values. More than 600,000 copies of this book have helped literally millions of readers feel better about themselves, achieve greater success, and enjoy their lives to the fullest. You can do it, too! By using these books - Self-Esteem Companion, Self-esteem Guided Journal and Self _esteem, 3rd edition - as a set, you’ll be able to customize your self-esteem work with exercises and writing projects that reinforce and support the ideas in the original book.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 32 reviews)

A serious expression of wisdom and caring. by T. Jackson (West Coast)

5 Stars
October 13, 2009
I have been turning this book inside out for the past few months now. And I am still almost without words. There are parts of this book that are more heart-wrenching, touching and beautiful than any literature. There is a feeling of genuine tenderness and concern. There is no attempt here to sell you any cheap feel-good plan, or set you up to buy something else. This is really pretty deep stuff, but absolutely down-to-earth and straightforward. Look at page 98. He is talking about the fact that life contains many problems, and that we must not allow those problems to defeat us, must continue to try to get our needs met, even though often we will fail, be embarrassed and saddened, be denied. We must not be led to deny that we need and want those things because of how difficult it may be in getting them: "This last point is key: you carry on. In the face of all the pain, past and to come, you continue to struggle. You plan, you cope, you decide. You continue to live and to feel. If you let this awareness soak in, if you let yourself really feel the struggle, you may begin to get a glimmer of your real worth. It is the force, the life energy that keeps you trying. The degree of success is irrelevant. How good you look, how psychologically or physically nourished you are, is irrelevant. The only thing that counts is the effort. And the source of your worth is the effort." So many books deny that there are real serious problems in life, that there is pain and trouble, much of it ongoing. So many books deny that we will experience embarrassment and humiliation and pain of all kinds for our efforts. So many books even deny that time and imminent death are significant factors. So many books deny that we have different abilities and capabilities, different emotional makeups and educational backgrounds, which determine our available choices. This book, however, faces those facts head on. Interestingly, while being incredibly useful and uplifting, there is something almost somber about this book. The tone is serious, but kind. There is no joking or light-heartedness. There is, seemingly, genuine caring and wisdom. But that is only one part, and it may not even be the most important part for you. The underpinning of the entire book seems to be about defeating what is called "The Pathological Critic." The notion of self-criticism as an addiction similar to and almost as destructive as alcohol seems to be an established part of modern therapy. The author here says clearly that no real change is possible until one restrains and defeats this internal critic. It seems that the moment you say to someone "You must read this!" some sort of emotional or psychological barrier goes up in the other person, making him or her less inclined to read or enjoy the thing. I can only say that this is one of the best books I have EVER read. There are many writers who scream that they are going to solve all of your problems for you. We know that they never do or can. But there are others who write with the attitude of "I know what you're going through. Maybe I can help a little." James Hollis is one. (An amazing one!) And Matthew McKay and Patrick Fanning are others.

annoying audiobook by F. (CANADA)

2 Stars
July 20, 2009
it was alright, but the guy was really annoying and the whole "handling" criticism was super stupid like you are really gonna say that in real life

You will read this over and over again. by A. Butterfly

5 Stars
March 23, 2009
From the moment I opened the book, I saw myself in it. It has challenged me to deal with the "inner critic" and look at situations in my past that has framed my mindset. It helps you to regain control of who you are versus what others want you to be.

Very professional by AP

4 Stars
March 21, 2009
This book which I haven read completely yet seem to be a very good and professional one. A lot of good advices explanations!

very good book about cognitive techniques and who they can help by Robert Forsythe (Chicago)

5 Stars
December 25, 2008
Great book to get to know cognitive techniques and the personality types that they can help.

SIMILAR PRODUCTS

	The Self-esteem Companion: Simple Exercises to Help You Challenge Your Inner Critic & Celebrate Your Personal Strengths by Patrick Fanning (Author), Carole Honeychurch (Author), Catharine Sutker (Author), Matthew McKay (Editor) This book is designed to work together with our bestseller Self-Esteem. It develops many of the most powerful techniques from the original book into sixty easy-to-learn and fun-to-do exercises that build and maintain a healthy self-image. This repackaged edition features a new preface by author Matthew McKay and an eye-catching new package. You’ll be able to customize a personal self-esteem-building program using any combination of the original book, the sixty exercises in this...
	The Self-Esteem Guided Journal: A Ten Week Program (New Harbinger Guided Journal) by Matthew McKay (Author), Catharine Sutker (Author) Since its publication in 1987, Self-Esteem by Matthew McKay and Patrick Fanning has set the standard for self-help books that seek to improve self-esteem. With more than 600,000 copies sold through its three editions, Self-Esteem has helped hundreds of thousands of readers learn to think more positively about themselves, bringing them greater happiness, success, and peace of mind. But Self-Esteem is more than just one book. The Self-Esteem Companion, published in 1999, distilled the best...
	The Self-Esteem Workbook by Glenn R. Schiraldi (Author) A host of dysfunctional and self-destructive patterns arise at minor and acute levels if an individual dislikes him- or herself. Despite the importance of self-esteem, surprisingly little attention has been focused on building it directly, until now. Designed in an easy-to-use format, The Self-Esteem Workbook presents a course in self-esteem based on new research and sound principles. Checklists, fill-ins, and exercises show readers how thoughts, emotions, physical health, and behavior impact...
	Thoughts & Feelings: Taking Control of Your Moods and Your Life (Workbook Workbook) by Matthew McKay (Author), Martha Davis (Author), Patrick Fanning (Author) Thoughts and Feelings adapts the powerful and widely adaptable techniques of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into a set of tools readers can use, not to solve a particular problem, but to overcome any of the emotional and behavioral changes that life throws their way. CBT recognizes that most negative feelings arise from confused, irrational thoughts. By learning to identify and change these thoughts and by replacing destructive and limiting behaviors with new, more...
	Breaking the Chain of Low Self-Esteem by Marilyn Sorensen (Author) This is the revised edition of the popular BREAKING THE CHAIN OF LOW SELF-ESTEEM, viewed by many as the Bible of Self-Esteem. The book includes the Sorensen Self-Esteem Test, exercises, and an index. Readers love this easy-to-read book and many have declared it to be the best self-help book they've ever read. Other say it has completely changed their lives. Professionals say it contains startling new insights into low self-esteem. SEL023000