“McKay and Fanning recognize the complexity of the human tendency toward self-criticism. Their carefully written, cognitively oriented self-help book wisely avoids simplistic solutions, offering instead a systematic approach to self-esteem development.”
—Robert E. Alberti, PhD, author of Your Perfect Right
“Positive self-esteem is the centerpiece of a healthy personality. McKay and Fanning’s book offers us a valuable storehouse of tactics and strategies for constructing—or renovating—the foundation of our self-esteem.”
—Philip G. Zimbardo, PhD, author of Shyness
“Self-Esteem is truly a very special title. Good writing is especially necessary for self-help titles. … I feel a special enthusiasm in bringing it to the notice of our audience.”
—The Midwest Book Review
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Copyright © 2016 by Matthew McKay and Patrick Fanning
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Cover design by Amy Shoup
Acquired by Melissa Valentine
Edited by Gretel Hakanson
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To my loving parents, Bert and Grace Fanning —P. F.
In memory of my father, George Edward McKay —M. M.
Grateful acknowledgment is made to Eugene B. Sagan, PhD, who introduced me to the pathological critic and some of the important techniques used in this book. —M. M.