What Is Your Self-Worth?: A Woman's Guide to Validation

WHAT IS YOUR SELF-WORTH? A WOMAN'S GUIDE TO VALIDATION comes from a psychologist and family advocate who offers here an admonition for women around the world to look at their self-perceptions and how their society sees women. It IS possible to adopt new habits and take control of one's life, with the realistic self-assessment program offered here, complete with interactive tasks and quizzes for growth. Any general lending library strong in women's studies and personal improvement needs this.

In these economically difficult times, when both our emotional and financial self-worth is constantly challenged, Cheryl Saban's intuitive examination of what makes a woman feel worthy is a welcomed and timely read. Her writing style is breezy and girlfriend-like, and she draws insights from both her own personal life (both her ups and downs) and the many woman who participated in an online survey. I particularly liked the interactive quality of the book and found myself answering the many self-reflective personal assessment questions she poses throughout the book. (I'll admit I was not happy with all my responses, but at least now, I know where I need improvement!) What I learned from this book is that every woman is capable of elevating her self worth, but it takes time, commitment and much more--love, a strong-support system, creativity, positive thinking, creativity, a healthy lifestyle, financial responsibility and the ability to give back. These are certainly areas I am going to focus on to improve my sense of self-worth, which I believe will better both my life and those of the people I care about most. I am delighted that in purchasing this book I was able to make a contribution to Cheryl's foundation to improve the lives of women.

To be honest I almost didn't want to read the book since I opened the first few pages and there were all these well know liberal well off women, whom I sure in the heck couldn't identify with. But being a fair minded person I felt I needed to pass on judging the book until I read it. Sure there are some things I have read in other books. You know the ones who make up 30% of some bookstores? But I did like her chapter on Finding Your Strengths, because I encounter women every day in my community volunteer work, who feel they are nobody's. Yet visiting with them over a picnic lunch I have brought with me, and just being their friend, they are reminded of the strengths they have and often take for granted. Which is what her chapter on Mentoring the Future is all about. Reminds me of the Titus Women groups in area churches, which is based on the book of Titus in the Bible where the elder women of the church are called to mentor the younger women. Which is so important in these economic times where some of us are teaching younger women about growing a vegetable garden, canning and over all home saving ideas. Her chapter on Marriage and Making it Work for You had parts which I agreed. To be honest this is because as a widow who was married shy 39 years, that the word divorce wasn't a word in our lexicon. But I do agree with her advise on improving your intimacy, getting your sexy on, and remembering what attracted you to your spouse. Ron and I would have date nights where we would flirt and even when we checked into a hotel we pretended we had just met and had the hot's for each other. Still makes me smile thinking of it. So please read the book and share it with friends.

What is your self worth, by Cheryl Saban is A MUST READ! I have read most motivational books that have been published throughout the years -but this one is truly the real deal. It inspires everyone in a honest and authentic way to search within and find our own inner strength and self love. I guarantee that you will want to run out and get this book for everyone you know!