The Best of You: Break Free from Painful Patterns, Mend Your Past, and Discover Your True Self in God

Written by Alison Cook, PhD

Narrated by Alison Cook, PhD

Read by the author.

How would your life change if you could show up as your true self?

Do you sometimes feel so stuck in an endless cycle of meeting everyone else’s needs and expectations that you lose sight of yourself? You want to give the best of yourself to others. But what happens when people hurt or take advantage of you? What happens when life doesn’t go your way, despite your best efforts?

The Best of You reveals breakthrough strategies to discover your true self, find your voice, set wise limits, and still be a loving person. For over twenty years, Dr. Alison Cook has brought together faith and psychology to help thousands of women reclaim their confidence, find their purpose, and develop the authentic connections they crave. Her unique wisdom will help you answer these tough questions:

• How do I put a stop to painful patterns that keep recurring in my life?
• How do I find my voice and speak up for myself?
• What if other people respond with anger, blame, or a guilt trip?
• How do I trust myself to make wise decisions even in difficult circumstances?

You don’t have to stay stuck, overwhelmed, or defeated. The Best of You gives you the path to the life and relationships that God designed for you to enjoy.

Accompanying diagrams and reflection questions are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Release date: Sep 13, 2022
• ISBN: 9781400234776

Alison Cook, PhD

Dr. Alison Cook is a therapist and host of the top-ranked The Best of You podcast. She is the author of the ECPA bestselling book The Best of You and coauthor of Boundaries for Your Soul. Widely recognized as an expert at the intersection of faith and psychology, Dr. Alison empowers individuals to heal from past wounds, develop a strong sense of self, forge healthy relationships, and experience a loving God who is for them. She and her husband, Joe, are the parents of two adult children. They call both Boston and Wyoming home. Connect with Dr. Alison at www.dralisoncook.com.

Reviews for The Best of You

[Lindsay Byers · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Fantastic resource for untangling codependency. Thank you for writing, Dr. Alison since we can't all come see you for counseling! Your words and witness have changed my trajectory.

[Jessica Grissom · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was my 48th book to read/listen to this year. One of my friends told me about the author’s first book. This past year, I have been doing some difficult, internal work because I found myself stuck in a hamster wheel. Dr. Alison Cook brings the struggle, questions and a balance to the mix of resources that have helped me find resilience. I am forever thankful.