Self-Esteem: Your Fundamental Power by Caroline Myss
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Book Reviews of Self-Esteem: Your Fundamental Power
Book Review: Surprisingly disappointed
Summary: 3 Stars
I was greatly anticipating receiving my CD and listening to this famous metaphysical woman while I drive the streets of Houston. Unfortunately, I found her voice to be somewhat monotone and boring to listen to. I also found her attitude to be somewhat condescending. I did hear something new which is that our generation is the first that can truly create their own realities. I've haven't even been interested in finishing the last CD of the 4 CD set. I had read her first book and was impressed with the content. I realized I was looking for someone as energized and entertaining as Lynn Grabhorn's CD version of Excuse Me, Your Life is Waiting. Caroline isn't. I realize that not everything out there is for everyone and this audio book just doesn't work for me.Book Review: Not Just about will power
Summary: 3 Stars
Myss is very insightful about many things. Though she is continually abusive in her lectures. I have found that people who defend her have somekind of abuse in their past and seem to be taking on the role of defending the abuser.
She makes some good points here, though she seems to think that willpower is the answer, and it is most definitely not. And, from hearing her lectures, it is clear that she does not like herself in many ways. It's pretty arrogant to try to make money telling people how to feel good about themselves, when you have not accomplished the task yourself.....doctor heal thyself!
Book Review: dynamic and interesting, but no value
Summary: 1 Stars
I saw a lot of positive reviews and decided to give this set of CD's a shot. I was very optimistic and listened to all four of them feeling like it was going to make a big difference in my life. But no. As I got to the fourth CD, I could tell that the so-called "excercises" were unconnected and there was no evaluation of your results. She would go rambling along in her entertaining style, and say something like, "take out a piece of paper and make a list of all the...". This list would never be referred to again.
Over and over, she gives interesting examples of self-esteem and shows us the irony in how we act. She is great to listen to. But if you want some real change in the self-esteem that you possess, this set of CD's is NOT for you. If you are truly looking to improve your self-esteem, check out books by Marilyn Sorenson or Tim Ursiny.
Also, as I was listening, it occurred to me that if she had to actually make a written book out of this stuff, it would be a disaster. She would have to organize her ideas (and this thing is NOT organized), and present them in a concise manner. The result most likely would not be much more than 50 pages! Which explains why so much of her stuff is strictly on CD. You can't sell 50 page books.
Book Review: A Waste Of Time
Summary: 1 Stars
This is a very poor, worthless audiotape on self esteem. Caroline spends a lot of time just rambling and being redundant without going anywhere. She obviously didn't put any real effort into this product. There is very little information about self esteem presented. She seems stupid. I also don't like how she mixes spirituality and mystical thinking into what is basically a topic of psychology. Psychology is supposed to be a SCIENCE, and science is based on real, hard facts and research, NOT voodoo. There is no god. I turn to psychology for help instead of religion because I refuse to believe in lies.
Book Review: save your money
Summary: 1 Stars
This was an interesting listen, but gave little or no real tools that the listener can use in real life to create self esteem. Some ideas that I'd heard from Myss in the past. I listened and then donated my copy to the local library. Luckily i bought a used copy. I was happy i hadn't spent the $30 retail price that it sold for at my local health food store.