"Life's Too Short" by Rabbi Abraham J Twerski, MD

 

In this self-help book, acclaimed rabbi and medical psychiatrist Rabbi Twerski dives into self esteem.  With various case studies of patients and friends, the author showcases how low self esteem can contribute to self-sabotaging behaviors (with negative consequences).  Twerski assures readers that they are more special, smart, and valuable than they may think.  He highlights how negative self image destroys people and how those who overcame such thoughts were able to turn their lives around.  There is also a section in the back of the book about raising children with healthy self esteem.  Twerski highlights that--while basic necessities like food and shelter must be met--it is never good to overwork oneself solely to provide for one's child.  No matter how prestigious the school or fancy the toys, children seeing their parents work constantly without spending much time with them is harmful to their development of self worth.  To put it simply, a child benefits more from a modest upbringing with plenty of parental interaction as opposed to an extravagant upbringing with little parental interaction.