There's a Hole in My Sidewalk: The Romance of Self-Discovery
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Individuals, therapy groups, twelve-step programs, and the self-help community around the world have embraced the late Portia Nelson’s brilliant There’s a Hole in My Sidewalk. Warm, wise, and funny, her seminal poem “Autobiography in Five Short Chapters” is a treasured and often-quoted motto for anyone seeking to better themselves and their life.
Whether you’re feeling disconnected from yourself, going through a rough patch with a loved one, beginning a new relationship, or are trying to end a bad habit, this short and sweet book will help encourage self-confidence and self-love. Remember, one must love oneself before they can properly love others. “Treat yourself to a special book by a special lady” (Carol Burnett) with this classic inspirational and motivational book of poems, or gift it to loved ones, friends, and family.
Portia Nelson
Portia Nelson (born Betty Mae Nelson; May 27, 1920–March 6, 2001) was a renaissance woman: a singer, songwriter, actress, composer, lyricist, painter, photographer, and author. She appeared in feature films such as The Sound of Music, Dr. Doolittle, The Hardy Boys, numerous TV series and was a long-time regular on All My Children.
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There's a Hole in My Sidewalk - Portia Nelson
the romance of self-discovery
THIS CLASSIC, WELL-LOVED GUIDE TO LIFE IS WARM, WISE, AND FUNNY. PORTIA NELSON’S BOOK AND HER POEM AUTOBIOGRAPHY IN FIVE SHORT CHAPTERS
HAVE BEEN EMBRACED BY INDIVIDUALS, THERAPY GROUPS, AND SELF-HELP PROGRAMS AROUND THE WORLD.
"There’s a Hole in My Sidewalk explains in a simple and concise way how life works. It is full of practical wisdom that will allow you to embrace and change your life."
JOHN GRAY, PHD, AUTHOR OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER MEN ARE FROM MARS, WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS
Treat yourself to a special book by a special lady.
CAROL BURNETT
It’s like ten years of analysis in a single reading.
REX REED
This book is a required text in my graduate seminar in human emotions and a course in interpersonal dynamics.
PAULA ENGLANDER-GOLDEN, PHD, PROFESSOR AND DIRECTOR, INSTITUTE FOR STUDIES IN ADDICTIONS, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
"There’s a Hole in My Sidewalk is the therapists’ and clients’ national anthem."
DON AND JEANNE ELIUM, FAMILY COUNSELORS AND AUTHORS OF RAISING A SON
Portia Nelson’s work peers intently into those hidden rooms inside us, and we are made ourselves.
SARK, AUTHOR OF INSPIRATION SANDWICH
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I am part of all
that I have met."
—TENNYSON
To all of you,
whoever you are,
I humbly dedicate this book.
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