On the Wings of Self Esteem

by Louise Hart

Book Overview

At birth, we begin life as truthful, open, curious, and creative beings. As we grow older, our wings may be clipped by dysfunctional family and social systems. Building layer upon layer of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0890877319
• ISBN13: 9780890877319
• Release Date: November 1995
• Publisher: Celestial Arts
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

It works

As a counselor this books works really well with clients working on self esteem. It's easy to read, makes sense and has good analogies/metaphors. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to understand it yet it's not boring. The end of each chapter identifies some really good activites to do that further assist the reader with self esteem. It's worth your money.

Straightforward, helpful and highly recommended

I certainly didn't think that such a little book would have such a big impact on my thoughts about myself and others, but it did! While much of what Dr. Hart says feels often "common-sensical", and the analogy of the emergence of the butterfly seems simple and cliche, everything she has to say is also very valid. The way in which it was presented was accessible without seeming condescending or too simple. (More "a-ha" moments than "Well, duh" ones.) I took several weeks to read through this book, do (most of) the simple exercises, and really think about what I was reading and how I felt about myself - past and present. I've read a lot of things on self-esteem, and this was the first book which really helped me CHANGE my self-esteem. I think almost anyone would benefit from it, and highly recommend it.

The best self esteem book on the market

I am a therapist and have led groups using this book and had clients read this book to accompany our individual therapy. I think I have had at least 35 clients use it. Every single client has loved it! They have found it to be practical and useful to help them overcome poor self-esteem and feel better about themselves when they didn't get this foundation in childhood. It is easy to read, encourages insight, offers specific ways to change. A very useful book. Thanks, Dr. Hart!