The Six Pillars of Self-esteem
by Nathaniel Branden
★ Top 5 book of 1994 · #3 on Best Books of 1994
Drawing on a lifetime of clinical practice and research, Branden argues that self-esteem underpins psychological health, achievement, and good relationships. He lays out six daily practices, with exercises, and discusses fostering self-esteem at work, in families, schools, and society.
Best for: People seeking daily exercises to build self-esteem, plus parents, teachers, and therapists
The Six Pillars of Self-esteem is #3 on BookWard's Best Books of 1994, out of 42 1994 books that cleared our data bar.
What The Six Pillars of Self-esteem is about
Nathaniel Branden argues that how we regard ourselves shapes our mental health, what we achieve and how we get on with other people. Drawing on a lifetime of clinical work and research, he sets out six practices, the pillars of the title, that can be put into action in everyday life. The book includes exercises for building self-awareness and effectiveness, and it looks at self-esteem in the workplace, in parenting, in schools, in therapy and in society at large. It also offers guidance for anyone responsible for helping others grow in confidence. Branden goes so far as to claim that a culture of self-esteem is vital for the century ahead. It will suit readers who want a practical, earnest program for self-improvement.
The Six Pillars of Self-esteem on the Best Books of 1994
The Six Pillars of Self-esteem came out in 1994. Of the 42 books first published in 1994 that met BookWard's data bar, it ranks #3 on our Best Books of 1994 list.
Why it made the list: 570 readers have shelved it on Open Library; readers rate it 4.4 out of 5 (16 ratings); 25 are reading it right now. The list ranks each year’s books on how many readers have picked them up, how highly readers rate them, and how many are reading them right now.
Nearby on the 1994 list
- Guess How Much I Love You Sam McBratney, #1
- Artificial Intelligence Stuart J. Russell, #2
- Long Walk to Freedom Nelson Mandela, #4
- Mercury and Me Jim Hutton, #5
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The numbers behind it
- Readers: 530 want to read it, 25 are reading it now and 15 have read it, according to Open Library.
- Ratings: 4.4 out of 5 from 16 Open Library ratings.
| Signal | This book (0 to 100) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 88 | 55% |
| Reader love | 93 | 25% |
| Being read right now | 81 | 20% |
Questions about The Six Pillars of Self-esteem
When was The Six Pillars of Self-esteem published?
The Six Pillars of Self-esteem by Nathaniel Branden was first published in 1994.
Was The Six Pillars of Self-esteem one of the best books of 1994?
The Six Pillars of Self-esteem is #3 on BookWard's Best Books of 1994, out of 42 1994 books that cleared our data bar. 570 readers have shelved it on Open Library; readers rate it 4.4 out of 5 (16 ratings); 25 are reading it right now.
Why is The Six Pillars of Self-esteem on the Best Books of 1994 list?
570 readers have shelved it on Open Library; readers rate it 4.4 out of 5 (16 ratings); 25 are reading it right now.
More of the best books of 1994
- Guess How Much I Love You Sam McBratney, #1
- Artificial Intelligence Stuart J. Russell, #2
- Long Walk to Freedom Nelson Mandela, #4
- Mercury and Me Jim Hutton, #5
- Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus John Gray, #6
- Insomnia Stephen King, #7
See the full Best Books of 1994, the Top 100, or new books on Rising.
How we know
This page uses public data: Open Library reader counts and ratings, and Wikipedia page views for recent years. The description is paraphrased from real source text. Rankings reflect reading interest, not quality or sales, and can be affected by data gaps. Lists update monthly.
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