Self-Esteem: Third Edition (Abridged) Audiobook, by Matthew McKay Play Audiobook Sample

Self-Esteem: Third Edition (Abridged) Audiobook

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Read By: Rob Shapiro Publisher: HarperAudio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: October 2008 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN:

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Publisher Description

Do you wake up dreading the day? Do you feel discouraged with what you've accomplished in life? Do you want greater self-esteem, productivity, and joy in daily living?

If so, you will benefit from this revolutionary way of brightening your moods without drugs or lengthy therapy. All you need is your own common sense and the easy-to-follow methods revealed in this book by one of the country's foremost authorities on mood and personal relationship problems.

Download and start listening now!

"Very good, haven't tried the exercises but just having self criticism laid out logically was very helpful. Although I am not a parent, I thought the part at the end about raising a child with good self esteem was excellent"

— Tamara (4 out of 5 stars)

Self-Esteem: Third Edition Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Have to come back to this one...guess I'm just not ready to build a whole shiny, new self esteem. "

    — Sarah, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The book does not present ingenious ideas to the readers, however it is a great help for the beginners who want to improve their self esteem. "

    — Rabia, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was one of the initial books which aroused my deep-rooted passion for psychology. The amount of self-realization I derived from reading this has been priceless. "

    — George, 12/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I think this is the self-help book I will ever invest. It is really good. :) "

    — Yuan, 12/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A good classic. Good chapters particularly on perfectionism. Very content rich, a great one to keep dipping into again ana again. "

    — Gemille, 11/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Terrific text for training clinicians as well as a valuable self-help resource. No jargon, creatively written and applicable for diverse cultural groups. "

    — Amy, 11/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I read this book last year while going through counseling. Helpful. I would recommend it to anyone that could use therapy or counseling. "

    — Angela, 10/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Self-Esteem is a practical guide for understanding and conquering our own inner demons; self-judgment and fear. It's a very easy read with steps that we can take immediately to enhance our lives. "

    — Christine, 10/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of the best books for people with low self esteem. It explains both reasons why and a way to fix the problem. "

    — Hard, 3/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " well-organized book, using CBT interventions "

    — Rebecca, 1/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A bit of a (poorly) mixed bag. "

    — Robert, 11/30/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Ok...generaly not into self-help style books...but this one is good (and you might notice Im into the personal growth thing)... and I learned the joy of self-hypnosis! How fun and new-agey is that!! "

    — Sandra, 10/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " This book, especially as an audiobook, does exactly the opposite of what it purports to do. Do not undergo this book unless you want to hate yourself. "

    — Ahm, 10/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of the best authors in self-help. "

    — Lynda, 9/18/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I had to read a couple of chapters of this as psych homework so, me being me, I decided to read the whole thing. I found some of the chapters interesting and helpful, but others rather dull. I shall go back and read some in a more focussed manner at a later point, I think. "

    — Tara, 3/31/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Read this years and years and years ago, and little bits a few times since. Probably the most helpful book I've ever read. Have owned several copies, lent them out and eventually replaced them. "

    — Lauren, 2/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of the best self help books (most self help books do not help!) "

    — Ellen, 10/25/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Absolute must in the field of self-esteem. I cant' think of anyone who wouldn't benefit from this book. Highly recommended. "

    — Drew, 9/16/2010
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " This book, especially as an audiobook, does exactly the opposite of what it purports to do. Do not undergo this book unless you want to hate yourself. "

    — Ahm, 9/3/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of the best authors in self-help. "

    — Lynda, 7/31/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was one of the initial books which aroused my deep-rooted passion for psychology. The amount of self-realization I derived from reading this has been priceless. "

    — George, 9/24/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I read this book last year while going through counseling. Helpful. I would recommend it to anyone that could use therapy or counseling. "

    — Angela, 4/30/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " well-organized book, using CBT interventions "

    — Rebecca, 3/24/2008
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Self-Esteem is a practical guide for understanding and conquering our own inner demons; self-judgment and fear. It's a very easy read with steps that we can take immediately to enhance our lives. "

    — Christine, 2/18/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Ok...generaly not into self-help style books...but this one is good (and you might notice Im into the personal growth thing)... and I learned the joy of self-hypnosis! How fun and new-agey is that!! "

    — Sandra, 12/1/2007
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My counselor told me to find a self-esteem book so I did and this is some of the best work I have ever done for myself. "

    — Rebecca, 11/19/2007

About Matthew McKay

Matthew McKay, PhD, is a professor at the Wright Institute in Berkeley. He has authored and coauthored numerous books, including The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook, Self-Esteem, Thoughts and Feelings, When Anger Hurts, and ACT on Life Not on Anger. His books combined have sold more than 2.5 million copies. McKay received his doctorate in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. In private practice, he specializes in the cognitive behavioral treatment of anxiety and depression.

About Rob Shapiro

Rob Shapiro is a musician, writer, voice actor, and Earphones Award–winning narrator. He performed several seasons of radio comedy on Minneapolis Public Radio and voiced the titular lion in Leo the Lion. He is a musician and composer with his critically acclaimed band Populuxe. He is also a business consultant and software system designer.