How to Be Your Own Best Friend

by Mildred Newman, Bernard Berkowitz

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What is real, lasting happiness? How does one achieve it? And why are so many people holding themselves back? At the heart of this profound, simple, beautiful book is the wisdom of Mildred Newman and Bernard Berkowitz, married psychoanalysts who encourage listeners to both love themselves and to confront life's hardest truths. A classic for more than three decades, How to Be Your Own Best Friend has already changed millions of lives. Now, open up your mind, and let it change yours.

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HTBYOBF features quickly-digested, easily-read wisdom from two married psychoanalysts in a familiar Q&A format, but is marred by some dated positions (e.g. homosexuality as a curable mental disorder) and a staid tone. Despite it's flaws, it still offers a quick, permissive shot in the arm for those needing approval for a little self-appreciation. Those suffering any significant emotional distress, however, will probably feel more discouraged and irritated than uplifted by the good doctors' pat advice.
I found this during a mirky time, like said in the ending- it wasn't anything new but just regurgitation of the things we know we should be. Thank you friend.
I happened to come to this book. The truth is that it was while I was a bit tricky with myself. That's why I read it. If you are looking for how to live better with your body and soul, this book will certainly help you as it helped me. True, this is another book of self-realization, but it contains significant tools that can certainly help. Recommended!
This is one of my all time favourite self help books. It was responsible for starting me on my quest to discover "how to operate myself." Once I found the answer, many years later, it allowed me to help hundreds of clients grow and prosper.
Yet another book the individual can use to encourage a positive view of life. Upbeat and so small can fit in a pocketbook.
Good book & I could read it again.

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How to Be Your Own Best Friend
Alternate titles
Be Your Own Best Friend

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Nonfiction, General Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality
DDC/MDS
158.1Philosophy and PsychologyPsychologyApplied psychologyPersonal improvement and analysis
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BF637 .S4 .N48Philosophy, Psychology and ReligionPsychologyPsychologyApplied psychology
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Dutch, English, Greek, Italian
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