Self-Esteem: Six Pillars of Fundamental Happiness

NATHANIEL BRANDEN (1930–2014) — a Canadian-American psychotherapist, a leading expert in self-esteem psychology. He was a supporter of Ayn Rand's objectivism, her associate, and partner. After parting ways with Rand, he dedicated his work to the study of self-esteem and wrote more than twenty books on the subject, which have been translated into eighteen languages. Nathaniel Branden's book is a classic of psychology. Without healthy self-esteem, it is impossible to cope with the challenges of a changing world and to grow. One must pay tribute to one's "self," learn to trust one's own mind, and firmly know that one deserves happiness. To this end, the author offers six simple practices and recommendations for parents, teachers, leaders, and psychotherapists.