Building a Life Worth Living: A Memoir

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Book Synopsis: Marsha Linehan tells the story of her journey from suicidal teenager to world-renowned developer of the life-saving behavioral therapy DBT, using her own struggle to develop life skills for others.“This book is a victory on both sides of the page.”—Gloria Steinem“Are you one of us?” a patient once asked Marsha Linehan, the world-renowned psychologist who developed Dialectical Behavior Therapy. “Because if you were, it would give all of us so much hope.” Over the years, DBT had saved the lives of countless people fighting depression and suicidal thoughts, but Linehan had never revealed that her pioneering work was inspired by her own desperate struggles as a young woman. Only when she received this question did she finally decide to tell her story.In this remarkable and inspiring memoir, Linehan describes how, when she was eighteen years old, she began an abrupt downward spiral from popular teenager to suicidal young woman. After several miserable years in a psychiatric institute, Linehan made a vow that if she could get out of emotional hell, she would try to find a way to help others get out of hell too, and to build a life worth living. She went on to put herself through night school and college, living at a YWCA and often scraping together spare change to buy food. She went on to get her PhD in psychology, specializing in behavior therapy. In the 1980s, she achieved a breakthrough when she developed Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, a therapeutic approach that combines acceptance of the self and ways to change. Linehan included mindfulness as a key component in therapy treatment, along with original and specific life-skill techniques. She says, "You can't think yourself into new ways of acting; you can only act yourself into new ways of thinking."Throughout her extraordinary scientific career, Marsha Linehan remained a woman of deep spirituality. Her powerful and moving story is one of faith and perseverance. Linehan shows, in Building a Life Worth Living, how the principles of DBT really work—and how, using her life skills and techniques, people can build lives worth living.

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Unlock the power of resilience and hope with "Building a Life Worth Living: A Memoir." This captivating memoir chronicles the extraordinary journey of Marsha Linehan, the brilliant mind behind Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). With her own psychological battles as a backdrop, Linehan shares her relentless pursuit in developing life-saving strategies that have transformed countless lives. Discover the secrets to conquering depression and finding purpose in the face of adversity.

Experience the profound impact of Linehan's story as she takes you on a rollercoaster ride from despair to triumph. As a teenage girl, Linehan faced the darkest depths of her own mind, enduring years of anguish within the confines of a psychiatric institute. Motivated by her personal struggle, she made a solemn promise to dedicate her life to helping others escape the same emotional torment. Now, through her memoir, Linehan openly reveals the origins of her ground-breaking theories and how they were shaped by her own journey.

Inspire hope and transform your life with Linehan's remarkable tale of resilience. Witness how Linehan overcame monumental obstacles, putting herself through night school and college while scraping together whatever resources she could find. Through unwavering determination, Linehan earned her PhD in psychology, specializing in behavior therapy. It was then that she pioneered Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, a revolutionary approach that promotes self-acceptance and empowers individuals to make positive changes.

Embrace the power of mindfulness and life-skills techniques that have proven to make a lasting difference. In "Building a Life Worth Living," Linehan shares her wisdom, demonstrating that actions speak louder than thoughts. With Linehan's groundbreaking therapies, you can finally break free from the chains of destructive thinking and build a life filled with purpose and fulfillment.

Begin your transformative journey today with "Building a Life Worth Living: A Memoir." Explore the depths of Linehan's experiences and discover the keys to unlocking your own potential. Trust in Linehan's expertise and let her guide you towards a brighter future. Don't miss out on this life-changing opportunity. Get your copy now and start building the life you deserve!

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