Books and Cassettes by Nathaniel Branden

Last modified: June 27, 1997

Available through Local Bookstores or Publishers

Books

• The Art of Living Consciously
  In this new book, Dr. Branden examines in unprecedented depth what it means to "live consciously" -- from the most intimate areas of life, to the workplace, to the social/political arena. One of the most exciting ideas he introduces is that of "the spirituality of reason." This is an operations manual for our basic tool of survival -- the mind -- and a summons to the best within us. Available at your local bookstore.

• Taking Responsibility: Self-Reliance and the Accountable Life
  In this book, Nathaniel Branden explores the multiple meanings and applications of the idea of self-responsibility -- moving from the most intimately personal to the social and political. It shows self-responsibility to be the source of personal power. And it offers the vision of a society transformed by a new ethical individualism. Available at your local bookstore.

• The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem
  The climax of Branden's work in the field of self-esteem. The most comprehensive examination of the factors that shape self-esteem that anyone has ever attempted. Spells out specifically in depth what adults can do to raise their self-esteem -- and also what parents, teachers, managers, and psychotherapists can do to support the self-esteem of others. Available at your local bookstore or from Bantam Books, 800-323-9872.

• The Power of Self-Esteem
  This book gives 20 characteristics that indicate positive self-regard, obstacles to growth of self-esteem, and six self-esteem empowerment principles. Available at bookstores or through Health Communications, 800-851-9100.

• How to Raise Your Self-Esteem
  A factual, action-oriented, step-by-step guide to strengthening the feeling of self-worth. He has distilled a lifetime of experience to create a self-help book that will change the way you live your life. Available at bookstores or through Bantam Books, 800-323-9872.

• Honoring the Self
  The psychology of individualism. Explores the relation between self-esteem, autonomy, and an ethics of enlightened selfishness. Available at bookstores or through Bantam Books, 800-323-9872.

• The Psychology of Romantic Love
  Dr. Branden offers us a new understanding of the meaning of romantic love -- what love is and what it depends on for fulfillment. He reveals romantic love to be a pathway to self-discovery and spiritual growth. Available at bookstores or through Bantam Books, 800-323-9872.

Cassettes

• The Psychology of High Self-Esteem
  A six-cassette audio program. This life-changing program is designed to facilitate self-awareness, self-acceptance, self-responsibility and self-assertion. It covers the basics of self-esteem, living consciously, liberation from guilt, living responsibly and nurturing the self-esteem of others. Available through Nightingale Conant, 800-323-5552.

• Succeeding Through Inner Strength
  A six-cassette audio program. An achievement-oriented program designed to allow us to build our inner strength. How to banish self-doubt; why happiness is our natural birthright; how to enjoy your success; how to develop your intuition; how to develop trust in yourself; how to persevere in the face of adversity. Available through Nightingale Conant, 800-323-5552.

• Love & Sex in the Philosophy of Ayn Rand
  An invitation to "think twice" about some of Rand's romantic and sexual premises. Available through Laissez Faire Books, 800-326-0996.

For information about other Nathaniel Branden cassettes, please contact Jeffrey Norton Publishers: 96 Broad St., Guilfort, CN 06437-2635; 800/243-1234.

Available through the Branden Institute

Books

• Judgment Day: My Years with Ayn Rand
  A passionate memoir and a psychological tour de force. An intense love affair between a literary/philosophical genius and a brilliant young man she saw as her "soul mate." The story of Branden's personal development, told through his relationships with three women, of which the relationship with Rand is the story's dramatic centerpiece. Hardback: $21.95, plus $3.00 for shipping and handling.

• The Romantic Love Question and Answer Book
  Nathaniel and Devers Branden answer the most frequently asked questions about romantic love-and the challenges of making love work. Includes discussions of love and self-esteem, problems of jealously, handling anger, coping with sexual difficulties, improving communication, and much more. Hardback: $25.00, plus $3.00 for shipping and handling; paperback: $8.00, plus $1.50 for shipping and handling.

• The Disowned Self
  An exploration of the problem of emotional repression and self-alienation. Paperback: $8.00, plus $1.50 shipping charge.

Cassettes

• Honoring the Self
  A six-cassette audio program. Inspired by the book of the same title, this series examines in depth the psychology of individualism and the means by which persons achieve autonomy. This program also discuses the ethical and political aspects of individualism. Available for $39.95, plus a $3.00 shipping charge.

• The Benefits and Hazards of the Philosophy of Ayn Rand: A Personal Statement
  Dr. Branden was closely associated with Ayn Rand for 18 years and taught her philosophy to students all over the world. In this tape, he rethinks some of the key premises of Rand's thought and raises questions about certain of her ideas. Available for $10.95, including shipping costs.

• The Psychology of Individuation
  Dr. Branden explores the process by which one becomes an individual psychologically, the relationship between individualism and self-esteem, and the moral and social implications. Available for $10.95, including shipping costs.

• Basic Relaxation & Ego Strengthening
  A superb tape for inducing rapid relaxation while laying the foundation for self-confidence and inner security. The most popular self-help tape Dr. Branden ever developed. Available for $10.95, including shipping costs.

• Self-Enhancement through Hypnosis
  A tape aimed at stimulating personal growth, deepened serenity, and improved self-esteem. Available for $10.95, including shipping costs.

• The Challenges of Romantic Love
  A tape that explores what romantic love requires of us if it is to be achieved and sustained over time. Available for $10.95, including shipping costs.

To order books and cassettes through the Branden Institute, send orders to: Nathaniel Branden, P.O. Box 2609, Beverly Hills, CA 90213. California residents add $1.81 for sales tax. Credit card orders may be faxed to 310/271-6808.