Self-Esteem

by Betsy S. Morrison

One of the biggest issues that teens deal with today is poor self-esteem and a lack of confidence. This guide talks teens through why they may feel that way, what they can do to avoid the trap of self-doubt, and how they can work to build and maintain confidence. It provides some basic confidence-building techniques designed to help empower teens through a friendly, reassuring tone.

48 pages, Library Binding

First published August 15, 2011

Reviews

[Jaime · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book starts off sounding like a mother telling her daughter about self-esteem. It seems very mother-like, for example, “You are perfect just the way you are.” Once it gets past that though, it has some good techniques that can improve your self esteem over time. I also like that the author mentions famous actors and singers who either used to have self-esteem issues or constantly battle with them. People such as Helen Keller and Thomas Edison are mentioned as people who overcame their self-esteem issues and accomplished great things. The overall message is great and the step by step tips are helpful. I would recommend this book to middle and high school libraries.