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How to Be Your Own Best Friend

20 Ratings

4.2

Duration
1H 13min
Language
English
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Personal Development

What is real, lasting happiness? How does one achieve it? And why are so many people holding themselves back? At the heart of this profound, simple, beautiful book is the wisdom of Mildred Newman and Bernard Berkowitz, married psychoanalysts who encourage listeners to both love themselves and to confront life's hardest truths. A classic for more than three decades, How to Be Your Own Best Friend has already changed millions of lives. Now, open up your mind, and let it change yours.

© 2021 Tantor Media (Audiobook): 9781666135541

Release date

Audiobook: 28 September 2021

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