Your Perfect Right: A Guide to Assertive Living

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Summary: disappointed with an overrated book
Review: I thought the advice given was nothing new, cliche-ish and thus very uninspiring. The book often refers the reader to other books for what I believe it lacked--depth and focus. Also I disagree with the writers idea of how to handle anger. They mention how, in early editions of this book, they had encouraged readers to physically express anger safely but now recommend verbal expression instead. The importance of safe physical expression of anger is clearly and effectively explained in John Lee's "Facing the Fire"--a must-read for anyone having issues over anger especially suppressed anger left over from the past.

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Summary: Best of its class
Review: The best written and most complete non-technical book on assertiveness training available. A clear, even handed guide to the behavior and thinking changes required to become more assertive. Very practical in its approach.

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Summary: disappointed with an overrated book
Review: The table of contents and general outline were acceptable.

The reference to diet affecting assertiveness was a big stretch.

The bibliography was difficult to corroborate and certain references to books were not found when searching for them by using Amazon.com

The book is worth less than the price asked.

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Summary: Superb Resource
Review: This book is the definitive text on re-learning communication. I have used it for myself and taught programs using this as the primary guide. These tools are very effective and the book is an excellent resource.

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Summary: Great way to start the Millenium
Review: This is a time honored book that teaches individuals how to be themselves with dignity. If you have ever felt that you can't say no, or that you can't ask for something that 'belongs' to you then this is a great text. It is easy to read and well illustrated with examples of its teaching. A Primer of sorts for all who want to live their lives fully. Remember this teaches about being assertive and that is not a 4-letter word. enjoy