Books to build confidence/self esteem?

[stevie_usa]

Hi

 

Can anyone recommend any books on building confidence/self esteem? I recently broke up with a long term girlfriend and this has knocked my confidence, although it has never been high anyway. Over the last 6 months or so, she didn't show much interest in me and so I feel pretty deflated right now.

 

Thanks guys!

[CarterJonas]

What you are feeling right now is natural after a breakup. Take your time and it does come back, even if it means having to work on it a little. A good book that I read was 'The Breakup Survival Kit' - although I am not sure whether it is available in the USA

[fallslikerain]

well, its not about breakups per say, but it is an excellent read

 

Hal Urbans - "Lifes 20 greatest lessons" (or something along those lines)

[HappyGoAway]

Sorry to hear you are suffering. 'How To Survive The Loss Of A Love' is an excellent book and not too hokey. Just give it time.

[vortex]

The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho.

 

You might love it or hate it; depending on your book taste or maturity.

 

Ciao

[PAdreamer]

I'm not sure what types of things might help. I know a book that helped me get a more positive outlook on life, but I'm a weirdo so... LOL! Anyway it's called "Letters to a Young Poet" by Rainer Maria Rilke. It's a compilation of letters that Rilke (a famous poet) wrote to a young writer who would send him poems to be critiqued. Rilke says a lot of things that are designed to change one's outlook. It's pretty deep, but it's not a hard read and most people get through it in a matter of a few hours. Check it out. You can find it online actually!