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Summary: Large perspective and incredibly clear
Review: are in this book. I found this book both easy to read, easy to understand, and easy to use to change the way I thought about myself and my life. When you think about, your real life therepist is someone who losses money once you feel good about yourself and decide to leave their practice. Just some food for thought. Anyway, this book is a treasure, I hope you grab a copy and uncover your goodness too.
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Summary: It's a wonderful book.
Review: Author's language is so clear and understandable. She makes things so simple.
She takes the most important questions and gives the answers without making complicated.
I got a lot more help from this book than I got from my therapist I have seen for 1,5 years.
This book has changed my life.
Although I red it twice already I still read it.
Everyone can learn something from this book.
Thanks to Susanna McMahon for writting such a book.
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Summary: Leads you to love yourself and your inner child
Review: First It is portable. The structure of the book is a set of questions and answers: Why I am depressed? Why I can't leave my partner? Why do I hate? Each question is answered in a page or two. The therapy is approached in three levels: Philosophical ; Conceptual and Individual issues. Basically it addresses the issue of Self-Esteem; Its nature, its relevance and ways to achieve it. In this context the author addresses the 'Doing model vs Being Model'. He assoicate Doing model to West; Being model to East. ( This is not exactly accurate). The main observation is to understand the difference between approaches for happiness through externals vs internal orientation. It is also emphasized that Self-Esteem may not itself ensur happiness. Later part addresses the concept of inner child. Our reactions are based on inner child. The neccessity to love one self and one's inner child is addressed. Simple exercises are given. The concluding part discusses how 'Social Interest' should be addressed. The individual should not dependent on other neither allow another to depend. Over highly readable; The book fulfils meaning of its title.
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Summary: The simplest and best self-esteem book I've ever read!
Review: I have read many self-help books, but without a doubt this is the one I recommend to my friends and family. It is simple, concise and practical and the author writes as if she is personally talking only to me. It covers the entire range from psychology to relationships to personal growth Even if you never have considered therapy, this book will help you discover the meaning of your life, the reasons that you have difficulties being happy, connecting to others or living a fulfilled life. It answers in a very few pages the most fundamental questions sof life--those questions that every one of us asks. Buy it, read it, you'll love it
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Summary: Will change your life!
Review: I normally shun self-help books, but found this on a friend's coffee table & couldn't put it down. In a clear, loving voice, the author answers some of life's most basic questions, empowering the reader to take responsibility for his/her behaviour, perceptions, and way of living. It inspires, enriches, and intrigues. A wealth of wisdom in every section, this book does not shy away from the tough problems we all face, nor does it wallow in psycho-babble or preachiness; there are also none of those boring case histories most books of this genre seem to have. A gem -- EVERYONE SHOULD OWN A COPY!
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Summary: I'm only halfway the book and it has already changed my life
Review: I've read countless self-help books before and this one really works. It is simple and presented complex concepts in very understandable language. I mean, we've always heard the terms guilt, anxiety, self-esteem. We also know when we experience them, but could we really truly define what they are and how they influence our behaviors. This book explains that all. Not only that, it will also tread along such concepts as pain, control, fear, etc... and that's just the first half of it.I also loved the way it reinforced the importance of rewarding ourselves just by "surviving". Life is not easy and is almost always unfair, and this book unabashedly and eloquently drove these points home. I can't wait to finish this book. I can't thank my friend enough for giving me this book as a present on my bday.
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Summary: possessive of my portable therapist
Review: The Portable Therapist is my savior and my Bible! Before buying this book, I was a self-proclaimed self-help book junkie. I searched infinitely for something or someone that would tell me what I had to do to become a better version of myself (since the present version never seemed to measure up, no matter how hard I tried to make changes in my life). Now that I have The Portable Therapist, my search is over. I have no intention of writing a critical, intellectual assessment of this book. Rather, I will speak only from my heart and say that this book has allowed me to find peace and has taught me that I don't need to change in order to accept myself. I could prattle on and reveal all of the lessons I have learned; however, instead I will say that this book, weathered, wrinkled and bound together with masking tape, accompanies me to the bathroom, to bed, on the train to Grand Central, on every vacation. In fact, it is permanently locked inside my soul. Whenever I'm feeling less than scintillating, I hear McMahon's wise words echo in my head, reminding me that I am okay and that I have the courage to deal with whatever comes along. My only advice, and this will not be difficult to do, is to revisit her words incessantly, to have the courage to practice what is taught, and to share her wisdom with friends, who will find it as inspirational as you will. This book is genius.
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Summary: A "self-help" book that actually works
Review: This is, by far, the best "self-help" book I have ever encountered. I say "self-help" because (as the author will tell you) this book won't magically heal or fix you or your problems. That's up to you. Instead, it poses over 70 (maybe more, maybe less) simple questions about life, yourself, and relationships. The answers are short and to the point, but they certainly force you to think about yourself. It certainly has helped me start to respect myself first, try to let go of the past, and appreciate life right at this very moment. I would recommend this book to anyone who is struggling with living in this "crazy world" (and that's a lot of us, too!).
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Summary: Refreshing and very helpful.
Review: This little pocket guide of thoughts is interesting and useful. Though the author claims self help guides do not work, she proceeds to write one that really does. Each segment is titled with a question, and the answer to that question is reasonable, makes sense, and is usually helpful. All of the questions are those we might ask were we seeking therapy for those times we have lost our way, and Susan McMahon answers them truthfully and with new insight. She offers many words of wisdom, and introduces paradoxes that cause us to stop and really think about the subject. Her concept of "Social Interest" falls short though, and I didn't really understand the whole idea behind that, but her concept of "Self Esteem" is described clearly and understandably. I liked this little guide, and I suspect I will refer to it often.
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