Self-Esteem in the Talmud

Make the world a better place by virtue of your presence...The greatness of man lies in that a person can refine his or her character traits and further emulate the Creator by acting in accordance with God s will. Throughout life, you can develop a greater awareness of God and thereby engage in a dynamic, personal relationship with the Creator. This is the foundation upon which the volume, Self-Esteem in the Talmud: the Pathway to Self-confidence and Resilience is built.Culling from a rich array of Talmudic sources as well as the teachings of many great Torah sages, the author creates a step-by-step ladder of personal growth that leads from self-discovery to authentic self-esteem to self-actualization. The process involves building fortitude and Divine awareness from within in order to successfully meet life s challenges in the real world.The author is a motivational speaker and well-known psychotherapist, and his work offers a carefully thought-out, Torah-based approach to actualizing the Divine spark within us all. Self-Esteem in the Talmud is a contemporary guide to life that combines character development with academic, social, and career success.