Know Yourself: A Woman's Guide to Wholeness, Radiance & Supreme Confidence [Paperback]

Barbara Rose (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 10, 2006

KNOW YOURSELF: A WOMAN'S GUIDE TO WHOLENESS, RADIANCE & SUPREME CONFIDENCE will guide you to: * Know why you are in this life and what you are here to do * Learn how to live your life passionately * Uncover and eliminate feelings of being "less than" anyone else * Validate yourself rather than seeking validation from others * Own all parts of yourself and release self-criticism * Overcome negative messages you accepted as a child * Genuinely love yourself and become your own best friend * Release feelings of need in a relationship so you can relate confidently and authentically * Free yourself from emotional pain, confusion, worry, and attachment to outcomes * Activate wholeness, radiance, and supreme confidence in every area of your life Once a woman knows herself, she is radiant, whole, and supremely confident. Once you know who you truly are, you become an unstoppable positive force of the divine within. You will be a beacon of hope; your example will radiate out to all around you as you stand confidently in your truth and purpose, knowing and being all you came into this life to be. This book will take you on a fantastic journey to discover who you really are, and uncover all you have forgotten yourself to be. You will come to know your truth and your purpose, and you will be able to express your truth in every facet of your life. With the help of this book, you are finally going to learn how to become whole, radiant, and supremely confident; and you are going to shine!

Editorial Reviews

Review

A compassionate guide and workbook to help you reclaim your vibrant, true self. The early chapters are divided into stages--Birth to Age Eight, The Preteen Years, etc, that discuss behaviors we may have adopted in the name of survival: forsaking truth in order to win approval and learning to stifle appropriate anger. Following, is an eye-opening chapter entitled "Abuse: How to Spot It, What to Do About It, How to Get Out of It." Barbara Rose's loving advice and encouragement emanate from a deeply spiritual place --it's like talking to your closest friend who truly wants only the best for you. A wonderful book to assist any woman on her path towards healing.

About the Author

Barbara Rose, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized expert in personal transformation, relationships and spiritual awakening. She is a pioneering force in incorporating Higher Self Communication, the nondenominational study and integration of humanitys God Nature into modern personal growth and spiritual evolution. Barbara is known for providing life changing answers, quick practical coaching and deep spiritual wisdom to people worldwide as the Founder and Director of IHSC Institute of Higher Self Communication. Her highly acclaimed books, public speaking events, spiritual intensives teleseminars, webcasts, and internationally published articles have transformed the lives of thousands across the globe. Dr. Rose works in cooperation with some of the greatest spiritual leaders of our time, to uplift the spiritual consciousness of humanity.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Rose Group (January 10, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974145734
• ISBN-13: 978-0974145730
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #358,271 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Barbara Sherry Rose, most widely known as "Born To Inspire" was born in Bayside, New York. She attended Franklin College in Lugano, Switzerland, The American University in Washington, D.C., and was inducted into Kappa Tau Alpha National Honor Society - the countries highest for Journalism and Mass Communication. Dr. Rose is the bestselling author of twenty five books, a world renowned Life Transformation Specialist, and one of today's most loved and respected spiritual teachers. As Founder of International Life Transformation Institute she shares the nondenominational process of receiving answers from God, transforming the lives of millions across the globe. Her highly acclaimed work is widely sought after and published internationally with subscribers spanning over 190 countries. Her official website is BornToInspire.Com .

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49 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Book by Barbara Rose, March 3, 2006

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Katie "book worm" (PA , USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Know Yourself: A Woman's Guide to Wholeness, Radiance & Supreme Confidence (Paperback)

I've read several of Barbara Rose's books, and have loved them all! Her style of writing is such that you feel like she's one of your best friends - someone who truly cares about YOU and your happiness. I could actually feel her love & care beam forth from each & every page! What an awesome feeling!

"Know Yourself" is a wonderful guide for helping women remember just how special they are. Through the many exercises and self-reflecting questions, you are taken on a personal journey to find yourself - your true self - which may have become hidden underneath layers of negative sef-talk, self-defeating beliefs & the need to please others at the expense of yourself.

I believe that one of the main goals of this book is to help guide you, the reader, to a place where you can begin to live life passionately & authentically in the moment - and to remember that the joy is in the process, as opposed to being tied up in an end result (like I'll be happy when I lose 30 lbs.).

The author's willingness to open up, and share many of her own life experiences along the way, helped me to realize that she's not only speaking from "book-learning", but that her knowledge came from living through many difficult situations, and sharing her experiences of what worked and what didn't to help her get on the right life path for her.

Overall, this is an insightful & enjoyable read, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking to better their life by learning who they really are, and then being authentic to that true self.

40 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Changed my Life, This Book Works!, January 13, 2006

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Mary Annan - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Know Yourself: A Woman's Guide to Wholeness, Radiance & Supreme Confidence (Paperback)

After years of trying to feel whole, radiant and supremely confident, I've read many books that have been useful, but I never read a book like this one, where the exercises given, and the guidance through the process from not feeling good enough, and why, to actually getting it, and feeling myself change my perspective about myself took me out of the labyrinth and gave me a whole new way to view myself.

A lot of ground is covered in this book, and I needed the information that gently guided me through a transformation. I released old beliefs I've been carrying inside for my entire life. I felt a new courage emerge, the "real me" underneath the old fears come to the surface.

The book itself is lovely. It brings a soothing feeling to the whole experience.

In the area of self worth, and for overcoming a lifetime of feeling not good enouogh in all honesty, this is the best book I've ever read. I highly recommend it!

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Groundbreaking for Transformation and Self Esteem, November 14, 2006

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Ralph Annunziata - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Know Yourself: A Woman's Guide to Wholeness, Radiance & Supreme Confidence (Paperback)

In "Know Yourself" Barbara Rose did an outstanding job of bringing insight where I previously had confusion or uncertainty. There is a chapter covering abuse that helped me un-do more hurt from the past than I thought it would, and for that I am grateful.

I wanted to quote directly from the book from page 98 because I feel this can help anyone, which is the purpose of this great book.

"Letting Go of Criticism

Another part of cherishing others is to, with loving compassion, let go of any criticisms made of you; blame the criticisms on illusions the people had at the time; for had they had healthy and pure minds, they would not have taken anything out on you. Instead of blaming them, cherish them for being your teachers--and for teaching you how to feel self-value despite anything they may have said or done.

Do not ever take to heart hurtful comments others make. Do not make them a part of your being. Know yourself and you will know truth.

Know who you are. What you believe in. What feels right and true for you.

If you dream of changing your career because of the passion you feel for a new field, enjoy the process; never let anyone stop you with their illusions of so-called failure or impossibilities.

Nothing is impossible.

I learned this saying: "Whether you believe you can or you believe you can't, you're right!"

If your heart is pulling you in a certain direction, then this is a part of your truth, and you must honor it.

This is where a solid sense of self comes from. It comes from knowing your truth. You can be sixty-five years old and decide you want to go back to school to become a doctor because you have always really wanted to help people. Go back to school!

Don't ever let chronological age hold you back. Many people, both men and women, have uplifted countless lives and have achieved their greatest self-actualization later in life.

Wisdom is the hallmark of a life lived from the heart, without judgment, and with compassion for all others.

No matter what it is you want to do, do it because it is a true expression of who you are. The joy you will experience by honoring what your heart and soul came into this life for will far outweigh the pain and disappointment you will feel if you don't honor your truth."

There is much more that I can quote from, much more that has helped me.

While doing the written exercises, simply and clearly spelled out in the beginning of the book, I experienced what many people call "A-Ha" moments. Each one brought more about what was holding my back into my awareness, and then following the guidance in the book I was able to un-do the old, and replace it with truth that feels much better!

I read this book twice so far, and am now re-reading it again. It's an excellent book for anyone male or female!