Life's Too Short!: Pull the Plug on Self-Defeating Behavior and Turn on the Power of Self-Esteem

Twerski, Abraham J.

ISBN 10: 0312118465 / ISBN 13: 9780312118464

Published by St Martins Pr (edition First Edition), 1995

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With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Life's Too Short!: Pull the Plug on Self-Defeating Behavior and Turn on the Power of Self-Esteem
• Publisher: St Martins Pr (edition First Edition)
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0312118465
• ISBN 13: 9780312118464
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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Synopsis

Examines the painful impact of low self-esteem and a poor self-image, explaining how to identify negative behavior patterns and develop the confidence and self-awareness to overcome them

Reviews

People set themselves up to fail, according to Twerski (When Do the Good Things Start?), not from lack of ability but through self-defeating behavior stemming from low self-esteem. These behavior patterns take many forms: fear of rejection, codependence, narcissism, compartmentalizing, alcoholism and eating disorders, to mention a few. By "turning on the power of self-esteem" through self-assessment, changing old habits and using techniques borrowed from AA and other 12-step programs as well as traditional psychotherapy, we can overcome these self-defeating patterns that prevent us from realizing our potential. Case histories of how people have overcome low self-esteem, as well as many cartoons, add humor to this compassionate guide for living life to its fullest.
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A psychiatrist who has written a number of books on alcoholism, Twerski concentrates on self-esteem in this title. In simple lay terms, interspersed with well-chosen cartoons and brief case histories from his practice, Twerski explains why people have low self-esteem and how to build esteem in yourself and your children. The benefits of individual and group therapy are discussed and tips for recognizing low self-esteem and correcting it are given. Considering the continued popularity of books on self-esteem, this practical, easy-to-read, self-help title will find an audience in public libraries.?Marguerite Mroz, Baltimore Cty. P.L.
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