Nearly twenty-five years ago Nathaniel Branden's book: The Psychology of
Self-Esteem introduced a new and revolutionary concept of self-esteem.
Since then he has done more than any other theorist to demonstrate the
supreme importance of self-esteem to human well-being. Now he presents
the culminating achievement of a lifetime of clinical practice and
study. Immense in scope and vision, and filled with brilliant insights
into human motivation and behavior, Branden's new book is already being
hailed as the ultimate work on self-esteem. Of all the judgments we pass
in life, none is as important as the judgment we pass on ourselves.
Nearly every psychological problem - from anxiety and depression to
self-sabotage at work or at school, from fear of intimacy to chronic
hostility - is traceable to low self-esteem. In the chaotic and
competitive world we face today, both personal happiness and economic
survival rest on how well we understand self-esteem and nurture it in
ourselves and in others. Part I of this provocative book demonstrates
compellingly why self-esteem is basic to psychological health,
achievement, and positive relationships. It issues a summons to the hero
within each of us. Nothing is more challenging than to live by our own
mind, judgment, and values. And nothing is ultimately more rewarding.
Part II introduces the six pillars themselves: six action-based
practices for daily living that provide the foundation for the
establishment and maintenance of self-esteem. Filled with vivid personal
examples, these chapters also provide simple yet powerful exercises for
gradually increasing personal awareness and effectiveness. Part III
explores the importance of self-esteem in five keyareas: the workplace,
parenting, education, psychotherapy, and society at large. It provides
concrete guidelines for teachers, parents, managers, and therapists who
are responsible for developing the self-esteem of others. And it shows
why a culture of self-esteem and personal a
