Compassion and Self-Hate: An Alternative to Despair

Dr. Rubin looks at how self-hate begins, is sustained, and eventually leads to destructive and defeating behavior - from alcoholism and drug dependency to perfectionism and fear of failure (or success). Offering practical and reassuring advice, he shows that the key to freeing yourself from these restricting emotions and habits is to find and examine the self-hate that generates them, and then to release your innate and powerful capacity for compassion. This warm, sympathetic, and ultimately practical guide to personal growth and fulfillment is timelier and more helpful than ever.