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Walter Anderson is the editor of Parade, the magazine insert that appears in many U.S. Sunday newspapers; Parade's optimistic, all-American style is echoed in The Confidence Course. In addition to becoming more confident, Anderson wants to teach you how to win friends, influence people, and become an overall better person. His advice is deceptively simple: take responsibility for your behavior, do things rather than "try" to do them, act in spite of your fear, and practice tolerance of others. Anderson's confidence is catching; when he discusses how to speak in public both courageously and entertainingly, you might just forget your fears and go out and rent a lecture hall. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Anderson, the editor of Parade since 1980, is also an appointee to the National Commission of Libraries and Information Services and a board member for the Literacy Volunteers of America and the National Center for Family Literacy, generous activities that reflect one of his seven steps to self-fulfillment: "Believe in something big. Your life is worth a noble motive." Simple on the surface, profoundly resonant upon reflection, this statement exemplifies Anderson's positive, no-nonsense new book, his third, the fruit of a course on self-confidence he created and taught at the New School for Social Research in New York City. The class was a resounding success, an indication that lack of confidence is endemic and that Anderson's pragmatic program, rooted in the teachings of his friend, Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, works. Anderson is blunt and to the point. "No, life is not fair," he declares. He, too, has struggled all his life against "the most painful feelings of inferiority," until he discovered that adversity can become inspiration, fear can be transformed into courage, and dreams can be realized. Wasting no time on psychobabble, Anderson offers concrete suggestions for how to learn from your mistakes, how to hold people's attention and earn respect, how to define success in a meaningful way, and how to live a full and fulfilling life. A tall order? Absolutely, but Anderson is so specific and experienced, so focused on strengths instead of weaknesses, he generates a palpable aura of reasonableness, and readers can't help but feel hopeful. Donna Seaman --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Harper Paperbacks (February 3, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0061094536
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061094538
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #484,764 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, uplifting, useful and filled with compassion, December 31, 1998
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This book will help anyone either trying to improve their own self esteem or the self esteem of others. Walter tells a personal uplifting story then gives useful steps for ones own self fulfillment. Do yourself a favor and buy 2 copies, since as soon as you read it, you'll think of someone who needs it more than you do, and you won't want to give away your copy and its too hard to find in the book stores.
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A smorgasbord of wisdom seasoned with humanity., December 3, 1997
By Mark Goulston "Dr. Mark" (Santa Monica, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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Walter Anderson's book, The Confidence Course, is a smorgasbord of wisdom flavored with humility and seasoned with humanity. He doesn't talk down or at the reader, but with the reader. By baring his own neck, heart and soul; Anderson enables the reader to entrust his or her heart to the words in this kind, wise and loving book. If you allow yourself to trust in the writer's words and to suspend whatever disbelief your skepticism or cynicism uses to protect you, you will feel less alone and your spirit will be lifted. The greatest accomplishment of this book and of Walter Anderson is his becoming the loving father to the reader that Mr. Anderson never had as a child. Buy this book to help heal the wounds that hold you back in life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars confidence course, October 31, 1999
well I think that this book was pretty cool. Iam only 15 and I read it and it has helped me alot personally inside. I still have trouble not being ever so shy around people but I just tell myself Iam just as good as them if better. Also I have found myself to be noticing how to deal and take responibilites for my own actions and apoligize etc when I know its right. I recommend this book to anyone that needs confidence or self esteem.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Changed me!
The Confidence Course changed the way I deal with people and handle situations. The Seven Steps to Self-Fulfillment are repeated throughout the course to help the reader remember... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Carrie Bradshaw

5.0 out of 5 stars If you don't believe in yourself, then who will?
"Confidence is the key to success", ok that is not a secret, but how to gain that consciousness of our inner power could be a tricky quest. Read more
Published on July 15, 2006 by David De Sousa

4.0 out of 5 stars Comments on what individuals can do rather than causes
Anderson, editor of Parade magazine, offers advice to help people become more confident, win friends, and influence people. Read more
Published on May 26, 2005 by Jeff Davidson

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book
This little book contains a lot of wisdom. Walter Anderson does not sugar coat things. If you work at it, your confidence can grow. Mine has. Read more
Published on May 10, 2005 by Steven M. Mccoy

3.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't translate well to a book
This is called "The Confidence Course," because it is based on a course that Walter Anderson teaches. Actually, this is THE course. Read more
Published on May 1, 2005 by Joseph Dewey

3.0 out of 5 stars "Great surface material"
I've owned this book for some time now, and judging by the cover and title, you would think this book offers the complete plan for turning someone with low self-confidence to a... Read more
Published on March 28, 2005 by David G. Stokes

5.0 out of 5 stars It would have been great...
...if only I really had attended a course like this when I was in school. Not only have the lessons helped me grow in confidence, I have to say it was a pleasure to read. Read more
Published on May 1, 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Yes, this one works!
I found this wonderful book by accident, searching for a book of similar title. Intrigued by the professional reviews, still I wasn't sure--so I checked it out at the library... Read more
Published on May 1, 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars The best motivational book I have ever read!
I first bought a copy of the audiocassette version of Walter Anderson's seminar in 1999. It just happened to catch my eye in a bookstore, and the premise seemed simple. Read more
Published on July 29, 2002 by Heather Dewey Pettet

5.0 out of 5 stars I've bought three copies
I bought this book for myself and found it immensely helpful for pulling me out of a slump. I then bought a copy for a friend who is in a prison's administration segregation... Read more
Published on September 15, 1998 by Randi A.

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