Women & Self-Esteem: Understanding and Improving the Way We Think and Feel About Ourselves [Abridged, Audiobook] [Audio Cassette]

Mary Ellen Donovan (Author), Linda Tschirhart Sanford (Author, Reader)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 30, 1992

For any woman who lives with the heartache of low self-esteem—who feels inadequate or worthless, who hates her looks, who doubts that she is lovable, who secretly believes that she doesn't deserve success of happiness—this audio offers invaluable support and guidance.

Drawing on extensive research and interviews with women from all walks of life, authors Sanford and Donovan explains how women's self attitudes are shaped by family relationships and by such outside influences as schools, religion, the workplace, and the mass media. Then, with compassion and insight, they provide concrete help: specific suggestions and step-by-step exercises for building higher self-esteem—and ultimately, for living a truly healthy, fulfilling life.

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About the Author

LINDA TSCHIRHART SANFORD is a licensed psychotherapist and the co-author of In Defense of Ourselves: A Rape Prevention Handbook for Women and The Silent Children: A Parent's Guide to the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse.

MARY ELLEN DONOVAN, co-author of Love Blocks, has worked as a newspaper reporter, teacher, writer, and editor. Her work has appeared in Family Circle, The Nation, Reader's Digest, and The New Yorker.

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Penguin-HighBridge; Abridged edition (March 30, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0453007899
• ISBN-13: 978-0453007894
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,783,928 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's impact will last years., August 1, 2003

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This review is from: Women & Self-Esteem: Understanding and Improving the Way We Think and Feel About Ourselves (Audio Cassette)

I picked up this book over ten years ago. It really helped me to change the lens with which I view myself. Today I recomend it to the clients I work with. I find that it helps women deal with issues of self esteem in simple yet effective manner. It has excercises that are easy to do and have great results in changing how women view themselves. I highly recomend this for any women struggling with issues of depression, anxiety and or self esteem.

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent guide to improving self-esteem for women., April 23, 1998

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This review is from: Women and Self-Esteem: Understanding and Improving the Way We Think and Feel AboutOurselves (Mass Market Paperback)

This is a succint and comprehensive guide to understanding how self-esteem is developed and how it can be enhanced. The authors examine the impact of developmental, cultural and religious attitudes and of media influences on a woman's ability to accept and appreciate herself. They also offer specific, practical advice on how to address the various difficulties that arise as a result of low self-esteem. This is a valuable book, thoughtful and well-researched.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best Self esteem book I've ever read, September 12, 2006

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Keri "Librarian" (Kentucky, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Women and Self-Esteem: Understanding and Improving the Way We Think and Feel AboutOurselves (Mass Market Paperback)

This book helped me fight for my self-esteem, and as another reviewer said, it's impact lasts years. It's the book I recommend to my friends struggling, like I did, for their self-esteem