– Customer review on 25/03/2011

Nathaniel Branden coined the phrase 'self-esteem'. This is far from a self help book as we have come to know them. Better to compare it to a workbook, reference, guidebook or program for self guided individuals or therapists. Branden provides the how/what/when/why and all you have to provide is the effort. It truly is positive guidance at it's best and can change lives just from one read.

– Customer review on 02/11/2008

If there is going to be only one self-help book you will be able to read in your entire life, let it be this one. This a true masterpiece classic. Real life-changing material. Five stars do not do it justice. Easily a six star.

To people with good self-esteem, the issue of poor self-esteem seems like plain nonsense. But to those who are lacking it, the issue is very real and a book like this one is real great aid to overcoming it.

In summary, the six pillars of self-esteem are :
1. Living consciously
2. Accepting yourself
3. Taking responsibility for your experiences.
4. Asserting who you are.
5. Living purposefully
6. Maintaining your integrity

Each of this are thoroughly explained in this book.

With subtle messages surrounding us, bombarding us what we should do and should be, a good self-esteem is more important than ever.

No other self-help books come close. Anyone who reads this book would be changed by it (for the better). A book that can read again and again. Thank you Mr. Branden.