Prospering Woman: / - Softcover

Ross, Ruth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 055326429X ISBN 13: 9780553264296

Publisher: Bantam, 1985

Synopsis

Shows how to identify personal goals, eliminate negative thoughts, develop one's assertiveness, and make plans for a successful future

About this title

From Library Journal

Psychologist Ross first published this book in 1982, with a subsequent edition in 1985 and a related cassette and video in 1983 and 1988. After her death last year, her daughters used her notes and some additional interviews to create this final version. Ross opposed the "scarcity principle"-the idea that there is never sufficient money, love, sex, power, etc. to go around-that seems so thoroughly ingrained in our competitive society. Instead, she encourages women to think in terms of prosperity, to be open to the opportunities, alternatives, and resources that surround them, if only they will see them. This book provides specific suggestions for overcoming fear of failure, taking responsibility for managing money, finding balance in relationships, and developing self-awareness and direction. Although a few of the passages reflect the earlier era from which some of this material derives, much of her advice seems as sorely needed as ever in the 1990s. Recommended for public libraries.
Beverly Miller, Boise State Univ. Lib.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

Many women are uncomfortable with personal success, internalizing underlying social messages that women should not be successful and independent. Ross shows women who to overcome these underlying messages, from defining prosperity and understanding goals and desires to blending career and home aspirations to achieve fuller lives. -- Midwest Book Review

Edition details

• Publisher: Bantam
• Publication date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 055326429X
• ISBN 13: 9780553264296
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 224