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Be Happy Without Being Perfect: How to Break Free-by Alice Domar (Hardcover/DJ)
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Signed
- No
- Book Series
- N/A
- Ex Libris
- No
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Original Language
- English
- Inscribed
- No
- Intended Audience
- Young Adults, Adults
- Edition
- Book Club Edition
- Vintage
- No
- California Prop 65 Warning
- N/A
- Personalize
- No
- Type
- Novel
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Literary Movement
- Enlightenment, Expressionism, Modernism, Realism
- Era
- 2000s
- Personalized
- No
- Features
- Dust Jacket
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Personalization Instructions
- N/A
- ISBN
- 9780307354310
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Crown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
0307354318
ISBN-13
9780307354310
eBay Product ID (ePID)
61634135
Product Key Features
Book Title
Be Happy Without Being Perfect : How to Break Free from the Perfection Deception in All Aspects of Your Life
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2008
Topic
Personal Growth / Happiness, Women's Studies, Personality
Genre
Social Science, Self-Help, Psychology
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
18 Oz
Item Length
9.4 in
Item Width
6.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2007-020761
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"..A wonderful antidote for the anxious, depressed woman for whom no level of achievement seems to be enough. Doctor Domar fills her easy-to-read book with real life examples from her own practice and offers sold, innovative advice for dealing with unreasonable expectations of life and of self." -Marianne J. Legato, M.D., founder and director, Foundation for Gender-Specific Medicine "Finally the message all women need to hear. It is time to stop beating yourself up and readBe Happy Without Being Perfect. It will save your life!" -Susan Love M.D., president and medical director, Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation, and author ofDr. Susan Love's Menopause and Hormone Book: Making Informed Choices,andDr. Susan Love's Breast Book "Smartly written, greatly insightful...there's not a woman I know who wouldn't benefit from reading this book. Take in its lessons and you will find a deeper level of contentment and satisfaction in each day. This is essential reading for every woman." -Miriam Nelson, Ph.D., associate professor, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University and author of the bestsellingStrong Womenbook series. "Giving up perfect sets women on the road to true and sustainable health. If you feel trapped in any way by the need to have a perfect body, a perfect house, or perfect life on any levelyou need this book. Now!" -Christiane Northrup, M.D., author ofMother-Daughter Wisdom,The Wisdom of Menopause, andWomen's Bodies, Women's Wisdom "Perfection is the enemy of happiness. Dr. Domar teaches us to be more accepting of ourselves so we don't live in fear of failure." -Mehmet Oz, M.D., professor of surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia Medical Center "ReadingBe Happy Without Being Perfectallows women to exhale-- finally. We women are so tough on ourselves, that it takes a masterful advisor to get us to step back and think about changing our daily thoughts as well as our habits. Reading this book is like having a truly close friend, who you trust, and who just happens to be a psychologist, nutritionist and coach. The book is wise, humane, and it goes down easy. I enjoyed reading it- what's more, I have zeroxed a few of the pages and put them up in strategic zones ( bathroom mirror, refrigerator door). There is something in this book for just about every woman I know. -Pepper Schwartz, Ph.D., professor of sociology, University of Washington and author ofPrime: Adventures and Advice about Love and Sex and the Sensual Years "We strive for perfection in everything we do…Work, the kids, the meals, and trying to be the dutiful spouse. But where does happiness fit into that equation? Not to worry. Dr. Ali Domar tackles all the misconceptions (and misplaced pressures) and gets you back on the right track.Be Happy Without Being Perfectgives you permission to be you, to be good enough, and find happiness along the way. It's a must for each and every one of us." -Nancy Snyderman, M.D., chief medical editor NBC News, ""Be Happy Without Being Perfect "gives you permission to be you, to be good enough, and find happiness along the way. It's a must for each and every one of us." --Nancy Snyderman, M.D., chief medical editor, NBC News "Smartly written, greatly insightful . . . there's not a woman I know who wouldn't benefit from reading this book." --Miriam Nelson, Ph.D., associate professor, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University "If you feel trapped in any way by the need to have a perfect body, a perfect house, or a perfect life on any level-you need this book. Now!" -Christiane Northrup, M.D., author of "Mother-Daughter Wisdom; The Wisdom of Menopause"; and "Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom"
Dewey Decimal
155.6/33
Synopsis
Author of the bestseller Self-Nurture, women's health pioneer Dr. Domar uncovers why women's obsession with perfection is ruining their lives., Author of the bestseller "Self-Nurture," women's health pioneer Dr. Domar uncovers why women's obsession with perfection is ruining their lives., Do you have trouble going to bed at night when there's a mess in the kitchen? Do you think you would be happier if only you could lose weight, be a better parent, work smarter, reduce stress, exercise more, and make better decisions? You're not perfect. But guess what? You don't have to be. All of us struggle with high expectations from time to time. But for many women, the worries can become debilitating-and often, we don't even know we're letting unrealistic expectations color our thinking. The good news is, we have the power to break free from the perfectionist trap-and internationally renowned health psychologist, Dr. Alice Domar can show you how. "Be Happy Without Being Perfect "offers a way out of the self-imposed handcuffs that this thinking brings, providing concrete solutions, practical advice, and action plans that teach you how to: - Assess your tendency toward perfectionism in all areas of your life - Set realistic goals - Alleviate the guilt and shame that perfectionism can trigger - Manage your anxiety with clinically proven self-care strategies - Get rid of the unrealistic and damaging expectations that are hurting you-for good! Filled with the personal insights of more than fifty women, "Be Happy Without Being Perfect" is your key to a happier, calmer, and more enjoyable life.
LC Classification Number
HQ1206.D635 2008
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