Flawless!: Your Top-Ten Character Defects and What to Do about Them

by Louis A. Tartaglia

Book Overview

Some good news--character can be improved by working on the behavior that undermines it. Using case studies, colorful anecdotes, and prescriptive advice, "Dr. T" demonstrates how people can get... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688156096
• ISBN13: 9780688156091
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.8" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

The Missing Link!

Oh, how I wish I had had this book while bringing up my sons! As it is, all is not lost as it has provided a wonderful starting point for discussions to improve interactions within the family and work relationships. It brings to a conscious level the ability to discriminate, work with, and improve(!)character in a very lucid, practical, and readable (humorous at times) way. It is particularly useful as it flags some problems the nature of our society has made more acute. And it would be especially appropriate for folks who can't accept "preachy" critique. There is an excellent balance between conceptionalization and concrete illustrations that make this accessible to everyone. I highly recommend it!

WHAT FUN TO READ! FILLS YOU WITH HOPE!

Dr. T's suggestions work. I used one of his ideas with my son and it diffused the situation in a New York second. The book was funny. I laughed out loud. It doesn't get enough publicity but is one of the best self help books I ever read. Really useful and leaves you hopeful!

It needs a wider audience

This book has not been heavily promoted and that's a pity. It ought to have a wide audience. An excellent, insightful book, easy to read, easy to grasp, and much more useful than most of the pop psychology out there. Get it, read it, take it to heart. Much cheaper and more effective than therapy.

Listen and build your character

"Dr. Tartaglia jump-starts us toward growth by understanding that character flaws are defensive mechanisms. ("Flaws don't occur because people are bad, but because people are hurting." ) He guides us to self-directed change by distinguishing between feats of iron will and the more powerful humility of willingness. Flawless is a powerful, timely guidebook to a healthier, heartier dance through life." --Jim Tunney, Ed.D., Former NFL Referee

Fascinating!

"Dr. Tartaglia has done it! FLAWLESS is a fascinating, realistic, practical guide to happiness. In fact, in a world of illusory promises, his may be the only reliable prescription for peace of mind and contentment. I do know for sure that this prominent psychiatrist has put his finger on exactly the reasons so many bright individuals fall short of the success they are seeking. Fortunately, this book provides us with many inspiring models for success and with the tools that we can use to fix the flaws that are holding us back. Dr. Tartaglia leaves no doubt that we do indeed have the power to change our lives, to create new selves, and to take charge of guiding our own destinies." --Scott DeGarmo, Former Editor-in-Chief & Publisher SUCCESS Magazine