Synopses & Reviews
Concise, dramatic, plus easy to read and digest, this book thoroughly explores
a subject low self esteem (LSE) that is often talked about, though poorly
understood. Though an underlying problem of most people who seek therapy and a
central issue in most relationship problems, cases of domestic violence, teen
and gang violence, few therapists recognize the role of LSE, or know how to treat
it. Consequently, people go from therapist to therapist, who label their problems
as depression, anger, anxiety, etc., when these are merely symptoms of LSE. Off
target, these interventions provide some immediate relief but do not produce lasting
results. Readers say this book has given them long-overdue insight into their
real problems and direction, that therapy did not.
Review
"This fascinating book presents startling new insights into the experience
of low self-esteem. Anyone who has struggled with the challenge of self-doubt
will feel more deeply understood, valued and hopeful as a result of reading
it." Sandra K. Pinches, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Portland, Oregon
Review
"To understand how your self-esteem issues work and how to strengthen
them is one of the most meaningful tasks in life. This book provides much, much
more than Chicken Soup for the Soul. This book has soul itself and will
become the bible of self-esteem books." Robert Lubow, M.D., psychiatrist,
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Synopsis
Finally, a book that fully reveals the devastating inner experience of low self-esteem and explains how LSE negatively controls the thinking, feelings, and behavior of those who suffer from it. Readers say they are astonished at how closely this book mirrors their lives, and that years of therapy did not explain what they read in this book. (A companion workbook available 08/2002)
About the Author
Marilyn J. Sorensen, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in Portland, Oregon,
with over 23 years in private practice, specializing in relationship and self-esteem
issues.