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The Courage to Be Yourself - by Sue Patton Thoele (Paperback)

The Courage to Be Yourself - by  Sue Patton Thoele (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Geared to women who too often find themselves meeting the wants of others at the expense of their own needs, the book provides necessary tools to help readers transform their fears into the courage to express their own authentic selves. By sharing her own journey and the journey of other women, Sue Patton Thoele helps readers learn to set boundaries, change self-defeating behavior patterns, communicate effectively, and, most importantly, become a loving and tolerant friend to themselves."--Page [4] of cover.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><strong>Find the Courage to Embrace Your Authentic Self</strong><p><strong>Transform your fear into courage.</strong> Surrounded by the pressures of society, we often measure ourselves by impossible standards. We see images of idealized women, and become scared that our own bodies, personalities, or ambitions do not measure up and are not worthy. As a result of her own life experiences, author Sue Patton understands what it's like to be scared and unsure of your place. But her words inspire readers to take courage in their own identity and find happiness through it.</p><p><strong>Target harmful patterns.</strong> How we live each day shapes who we are. If our days are riddled with negative self-talk, our happiness inevitably suffers. Unhealthy mindsets can also infiltrate our relationship with others. Women, especially, feel the need to be caretakers, looking out for the needs of others and often, putting their needs above our own. By learning how to identify these patterns, we can target areas that need change in our lives.</p><p><strong>Become a loving friend to yourself.</strong> While all of us certainly have a calling to love others, it is just as important to gift that same love to yourself. Without self-love, there can be no positive growth. In this motivational book, Patton shares pieces of her story, as well as other women's, in order to help readers learn how best to journey from a place of fear to a life of courageous self-love and acceptance.</p><p><strong>In this self-help book for women, Patton offers invaluable inspiration. Open it up and find...</strong></p><ul><li>How to set boundaries, communicate more effectively, and change self-deprecating behavior patterns</li><li>Stories of growth and healing from Patton and other women</li><li>The perfect gift for women of all ages</li></ul></p><p><strong>If books such as <em>The Gifts of Imperfection</em>, <em>Self-Compassion</em>, <em>What to Say When You Talk to Yourself</em>, or <em>Girl, Stop Apologizing</em> are on your bookshelf, then <em>The Courage to Be Yourself</em> is the next book for you!</strong></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>More than any other author, Sue Patton Thoele has helped me understand what it is like to be a woman in today's culture. She writes like an angel yet somehow transcends words and communicates directly to the reader's heart. <i>The Courage to Be Yourself</i> is a classic, a masterpiece, yet it is so honest that each time you read it, it speaks with a fresh, new voice. --<b>Hugh Prather</b>, author of <i>The Little Book of Letting Go</i>-- "Reviews"<br><br>Praise for <i>Spiritual Notes to Myself</i>: There is nothing more difficult than living an inauthentic life in which our deepest beliefs and dreams lay dormant. In this wonderfully inspiring and wise book, Sue Patton Thoele will guide you to discover and celebrate your deepest hopes, desires, and gloriously authentic self. --<b>Susan Skog</b>, author of <i>Radical Acts of Love</i>-- "Reviews"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Sue Patton Thoele is a licensed psychotherapist and the author of numerous books, including <i>The Woman's Book of Courage</i> and <i>The Woman's Book of Soul</i>. She lives with her husband Gene near their extended family.

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