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Book Review of Self-assertion for women

Self-assertion for women
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The bestselling assertiveness guide that shows women how to get what they want--reissued with a new preface by the author.
Self-Assertion for Women offers practical advice with realistic sample dialogues and step-by-step exercises showing women how they can:


learn to communicate clearly and effectively

protect themselves from misread signals in public, as well as intimate, situations

maintain professional authority without becoming aggressive

deal appropriately with sexual harassment

express positive and negative feelings without anxiety

set boundaries and assert themselves freely while maintaining loving relationships

idenify "assertiveness blind spots"
Butler's strategies can be applied by all women in any situation that requires direct, effective, and positive action.