There's a Hole in My Sidewalk: The Romance of Self-Discovery [Paperback]

Portia Nelson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1994

This classic, well-loved guide to life is warm, wise and funny. Portia Nelson's book and her poem "Autobiography in Five Short Chapters" have been embraced by individuals, therapy groups, and self-help programs around the world.

Editorial Reviews

Review

""There's a Hole in My Sidewalk" explains in a simple and concise way how life works. It is full of practical wisdom that will allow you to embrace and change your life."

-- John Gray, Ph.D., author of "Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus"

About the Author

Portia Nelson (1920-2001) was a renaissance woman: author, singer, composer, lyricist, painter, photographer, and actress. She appeared in such films as The Sound of Music, Dr. Dolittle, The Trouble with Angels, and The Other, and she starred on the television soap opera All My Children as the nanny Mrs. Gurney for many years. Nelson wrote, directed, and performed a musical based on There’s a Hole in My Sidewalk. In addition, she wrote music and lyrics for revues, television specials, films, and songs. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Atria Books/Beyond Words; Original edition (March 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0941831876
• ISBN-13: 978-0941831871
• Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #446,279 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible habit-changing story., June 27, 1999

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This review is from: There's a Hole in My Sidewalk: The Romance of Self-Discovery (Paperback)

Being creatures of habit, human beings often have downfalls and pieces of themselves that inhibit them that they would like to change. This short book really helps with a wonderful analogy to show in plain terms what it is we do when we are forced into a habit. This has helped a few people I know, and it has helped me tremendously to help me turn around and practice my Christian faith, not just preach it. Whatever piece of you it is that you want to get rid of or change, reading this will definately be helpful.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Snippets of Wisdom, February 28, 2008

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This review is from: There's a Hole in My Sidewalk: The Romance of Self-Discovery (Paperback)

I great friend of mine suggested this book during a troubled relationship I was experiencing and it has been a Godsend. I didn't know such thoughts, feeling an emotions that I was feeling could be captured in such few lines of text. I adore this book and would recommend it to anyone who is going thru an emotional transition.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars simple wisdom, December 18, 2004

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This review is from: There's a Hole in My Sidewalk: The Romance of Self-Discovery (Paperback)

Simple words full of wisdom that make you THINK and say, "Yeah, I understand that." Good book.