Bad Childhood—Good Life: How to Blossom and Thrive in Spite of an Unhappy Childhood

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“There is extraordinary quality of spirit that leads one to aspire to conquering rather than surviving. I hope you discover that spirit in yourself.” — Dr. Laura

The #1 national bestselling author and popular syndicated radio host shows men and women that they can have a good life no matter how much they struggled in their childhood. Bad Childhood—Good Life aims to help you accept the truth of the assault on your psyche, understand your unique coping style and how it impacts your daily thoughts and actions, and guide you into a life of more peace and happiness.

For each one of us, there is a connection between our early family experiences and our current behavior. Many of the people Dr. Laura has helped did not realize how their histories impacted their adult lives, or how their choices—even their emotional reactions—were connected to their early years, playing a major role in their current unhappiness. In this hopeful, practical guide, written in her signature straightforward style and filled with real-life examples, Dr. Laura helps readers realize that no matter what circumstances they come from or currently live in, they are each ultimately responsible for their own actions and reactions as adults. Throughout, she shows the gains to be had by not being satisfied with an identity as a victim, or even as a survivor. Instead she helps readers from all walks of life strive to be the best they can each be—a victor!

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harper
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 29, 2007
Edition ‏ : ‎ Reprint
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 257 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0060577878
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0060577872
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 0.61 x 8 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ Bad Childhood Good Life How to Blossom and Thrive in Spite of an Unhappy Childhood
Best Sellers Rank: #98,566 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #935 in Happiness Self-Help #1,010 in Success Self-Help #1,556 in Motivational Self-Help (Books)
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