Self-help ✦ Penny’s Take
52 Ways to Build Your Self-esteem and Confidence
Catherine E. Rollins · 1992
52/100
👎 Skip It
The 52-chapter format is genuinely practical for structured support group use and Thomas Nelson's reputation gives it some credibility, but a 1992 publication with no verifiable critical reviews and an underdocumented author is a weak foundation for a recommendation. The self-esteem literature has moved substantially since then. Fine as a historical artifact or a counselor's supplementary resource; not a title to seek out fresh.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety88
Substance / usefulness48
Craft & writing52
Originality42
Evidence & accuracy52
Hype vs delivers65
Age-fit72
👁 Human-eye gut-check48
Penny’s verdict52
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