The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem (Abridged) Audiobook

" This book was brilliant, but could easily have been stopped half way through and I would have understood and accepted the same information. Everyone should read it, but feel free to skip all of part three right into the appendices. "

" This has been one of my favorite books. It really helped me understand what Self Esteem is, and what it's not. It helps you understand that you can't have too much self esteem. Pride in reality stems from low self-esteem. It really helps clarify the myths of self-esteem, and encourages high values and integrity. "

" This should be required reading for every high school Freshman and then again for every college Freshman. The world would be a much better place if more people read this book and took its teachings to heart. "

" A definitive work on the study of self-esteem, this text certainly gave me pause, and I now have more respect for the concept of self-esteem with all of its pillars (living consciously, self-acceptance, self-responsibility, self-assertiveness, living purposefully, and personal integrity). Interestingly enough, the author was once the lover of Ayn Rand, and one can see some of her philosophical influence in Branden's work. However, I believe he deviates in all the "right" spots. "

" They say books can truly change your life. This is one of those books. The core problem with Americans is their lack of true self-esteem. I am not talking about pseudo-self-esteem that so many leftists and progressives. I am talking about a self-esteem built upon knowing your own strengths and weaknesses, being assertive, practicing self-responsibility, living with a purpose, and having integrity. "

" Everyone should read this book,it doesnt matter if he has a high self-esteem or not "

" This book was very helpful in a time when i was searching for help. "

" Reading this book feels a bit like reading a text book, but I slogged through the academic flavor because I really wanted the information in here. This is easily the most important book I've read this year. Maybe this decade. I wish it had a better flow, but the content is excellent. "

" If you have ever attempted a goal, but never quite found enough motivation to complete it, then DL this audio. It more about self acceptance and living responsibly, not bullshit mantras. "

" Aside from the Libertarian claptrap, the best self-help book ever written. "

" I picked this one up for school on recommendation of my instructor but found it to be quite dry & clinical. I much preferred Branden's A Woman's Self Esteem which returns to the pillars with some writing exercises and uses women for its examples. "

" Great for examining your life. Helped me avoid self deception. Great section on raising a child. "

" Being the founder of self-esteem, Nathaniel Branden's book gave me the foundation of understanding of helping me continue to work on my own, so in turn I can help others. Love it! "

" This is the ultimate work on self-esteem, which seems to be the underlying key to unlocking a substantial amount and quality of potential. I would recommend this book to anyone who is trying to figure out what the best ways are to develop integrity, honesty, growth, and self-mastery. "

" Almost like a twelve step recovery from being Ayn Rand's lover. But he did have some very interesting and very compassionate points that were a nice contrast to her inspiring yet ultimately impossible expectations of humanity. "

" It's an amazing work filled with brilliant, relevant information about human nature. "

" Tidal wave of self-help (and self-love) movement. Exercises helpful for self-recognition. "

" LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!! I love reading about psychology and this book has so many great insights into the mind. Anyone who reads it could pick up on a few things that would improve life. I highly recommend it to people who enjoy reading for education. "

" Excellent examination and thesis of Self Esteem. "

" Read it for school, liked it more than i thought "

" Branden's book is a seminal text in the topic of self-esteem. I particularly enjoyed his analysis of how a society can promote the self-esteem of its members by emphasizing hard work and responsibility. "

" This book helped me alot. It seemed to illuminate some things that I understood deep inside but had never realized consciously. The sentence stems exercises were very illuminating. I still use them years later. "

" It's an amazing work filled with brilliant, relevant information about human nature. "

" Reading this book feels a bit like reading a text book, but I slogged through the academic flavor because I really wanted the information in here. This is easily the most important book I've read this year. Maybe this decade. I wish it had a better flow, but the content is excellent. "

" Everyone should read this book,it doesnt matter if he has a high self-esteem or not "

" This is not about the cheerleading, we're-all-great "self-esteem" you may remember from elementary school, but about real, complex self-esteem. Very interesting, and I saw shades of Dr. Phil too: dealing with reality, personal integrity, etc. "

" LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!! I love reading about psychology and this book has so many great insights into the mind. Anyone who reads it could pick up on a few things that would improve life. I highly recommend it to people who enjoy reading for education. "

" Almost like a twelve step recovery from being Ayn Rand's lover. But he did have some very interesting and very compassionate points that were a nice contrast to her inspiring yet ultimately impossible expectations of humanity. "

" Aside from the Libertarian claptrap, the best self-help book ever written. "

" I ran out to buy this after I finished the library copy. All-time great manual to self-esteem. "

" Tidal wave of self-help (and self-love) movement. Exercises helpful for self-recognition. "

" Excellent examination and thesis of Self Esteem. "