Linehan, Marsha M

Building a Life Worth Living: A Memoir

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ISBN 13:
9780812984996
author:
Linehan, Marsha M
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Random House Trade
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
384
Dimensions:
20.3 x 13.2 x 2 centimeters (0.1
Genre:
Biography, Personal Memoirs, Nonfiction,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£17.62

Description

Marsha Linehan's memoir tells the story of her journey from suicidal teenager to world-renowned developer of the life-saving behavioral therapy DBT. Her own struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts inspired her to create a therapeutic approach that combines acceptance of the self with practical life skills.

Linehan's remarkable story begins with her own descent into emotional hell as a young woman. After several years of struggle, she made a vow to help others escape a similar fate and to build a life worth living. She went on to achieve a breakthrough in the 1980s, developing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, a treatment that has saved countless lives.

This memoir is a testament to the power of resilience and determination. Linehan's story is one of hope and inspiration, offering a unique glimpse into the development of a groundbreaking therapeutic approach.

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