II.  Authentic - Self-Expression

Know your Truth, Speak your Truth, Live your Truth, Eileen R. Hannegan, M.S., 1996. On the path to living an authentic life? This is the most important transformational guide for those seeking truth and authenticity in their personal and professional lives. Inspirational, encouraging and practical. Powerful exercises, affirmations, and questions for reflection that will enhance your personal and spiritual growth.

Journal to the Self: 22 Paths to Personal Growth, Kathleen Adams, M.A., 1990. Work through problems, heal relationships, access your subconscious, interpret dreams, and discover your truest self. One of the greatest tools to growth and capturing your life is through journaling. Loads of reflective exercises sure to uncover your most authentic you. A book I keep coming back to for more ideas.

Dance of Deception: Pretending and Truth-Telling in Women's Lives, Harriet Goldhor Lerner, Ph.D. 1993. Are you seeking a more authentic life and wondering how to get there? Truth-telling is a central challenge in women's lives, the foundation of intimacy, self-regard and joy. At the center of a woman's life is the quest to discover, speak and live our own truths. This book offers a rich philosophy and thoughtful guidance about speaking out and holding back.

List Your Self: Listmaking As the Way to Self-Discovery, Ilene Segalove, Paul Bob Velick, Paul Bob Segalove, 1996. For anyone who is intent on improving their well-being, you'll love this alternative to journal writing. Not only is it fun to list things, it's great to look back at ideas you wrote in the past.