How to Raise Your Self-Esteem: The Proven Action-Oriented Approach to Greater Self-Respect and Self-Confidence Mass Market Paperback – November 1, 1988

I've read this book at many stages and phases of my life: 20s, 30s, 40th. This has been in my collection all these 21yrs.

I stumbled upon Nathaniel Branden by serendipitous events and have loved every moment since. He really wants to help people live better lives by asking ourselves if we truly love imperfect selfs. This is my second book I have read of his, my first being 'The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem' and I am continuing to read more of his books.This is a shorter read packed with numerous stems to get you started along the path of self-acceptance, and living purposefully. If there was a way to thank Nathaniel Branden for his works, this review is but a start.Highly recommended for people who are interested in the psychology of people, struggling personally in life or if you were like myself, not understanding why your relationships are toxic.

When I bought this book, I was skeptical. I thought it would be trite cliches about loving yourself and being such a special snowflake that you can't help but think you're the bee's knees. Fortunately, I was wrong. This book is about respecting and caring for yourself even though you've done less than positive things. You don't deserve high self-esteem because you're special or more exceptional; you deserve it because everyone deserves it.I haven't even finished it, but already I am reaping some of the results and the learning so much about the nature of self-esteem. There are written activities spread throughout the book so that the reader remains engaged. There are also examples, presumably of real clients of Branden's, who face common struggles and thoughts and find their way of overcoming them.I've recommended this book to friends and to my therapist to use with other clients. If you have any self-esteem troubles, I'm recommending this to you.

Appendix A contains a practical writing exercise that actually helps.

Hi! I apologize for my bad English. I am from Caracas, Venezuela.This book is amazing! I bought it because I know I have some self-esteem issues which I've carrying during years...and I've decided to get rid of them. I wanted to change this and I knew I couldn't do it all by myself. When I first saw the book I thought It was not what I was looking for...It looked too complicated. But once I sat in a comfortable place and started reading it I absolutely loved it. It has been written by a psychologist so the approach is deep and effective...after I read the first two chapters I felt something was changing inside of me. It contains several exercises that will help people understand more about themselves and how the lack of love toward yourself can affect all the`areas of your life. I highly recommend it!

This book was hit-or-miss for me. At times it was great, but mostly boring and hard to get through. I found it to be a rehash of the same tips from the authors previous books (accept responsibility for your life, practice integrity or be true to yourself in every situation, forgive yourself and get over guilt, and live consciously). Chapter 1-The importance of Self-esteem, Chapter 8-Living Authentically and Chapter 9 - Nurturing the Self-esteem of others had many really good points and made finishing this book worth my time. One of my favorite passages from Chapter 9 - Nurturing the Self-esteem of others is as follows:"If you want to nurture the self-esteem of another, we need to relate to that person from our vision of his or her value and worth, providing an experience of acceptance and respect. We need to understand that all of us tend to underestimate our inner resources- and to keep that thought at the center of our awareness."For the price and it not being a long book I believe it will be worth your time

Fantastic book! Really insightful into the impact of your younger self on your current state pf self esteem. Great techniques for re-integrating the child and teenage selves. I use this and the exercises from 'The Six Pillars of Self Esteem' by this author daily. Very good results thus far. I certainly feel more comfortable with myself, more accepting. The strategies are very simple to implement, and quite valuable.

I bought this for my daughter and son-in-law. Like physical health where you can never be too healthy, self-esteem is much the same. You cannot have too high self-esteem. And Dr. Branden shows you how to let go of the obstacles to loving yourself more.It will challenge all the common mores you have accepted up to this point.GrowEnjoy