There's a Hole in My Sidewalk

Discover the beloved self-help classic featuring moving poems and insightful truisms “full of practical wisdom that will allow you to embrace and change your life” (John Gray, Ph.D., author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus). Individuals, therapy groups, twelve-step programs, and the self-help community around the world have embraced the late Portia Nelson’s brilliant There’s a Hole in My Sidewalk. Warm, wise, and funny, her seminal poem “Autobiography in Five Short Chapters” is a treasured and often-quoted motto for anyone seeking to better themselves and their life. Whether you’re feeling disconnected from yourself, going through a rough patch with a loved one, beginning a new relationship, or are trying to end a bad habit, this short and sweet book will help encourage self-confidence and self-love. Remember, one must love oneself before they can properly love others. “Treat yourself to a special book by a special lady” (Carol Burnett) with this classic inspirational and motivational book of poems, or gift it to loved ones, friends, and family.

Insightful, humorous, touching, and inspiring are just a few words used to describe this well-loved collection of poems and truisms by the late Portia Nelson. Designed to inspire self discovery, There's a Hole in My Sidewalk includes stirring poems that gently lead readers to embrace a more authentic self. Individuals, therapy groups, the self-help community, and twelve-step programs around the world have embraced this classic book. There's a Hole My Sidewalk is the perfect motivational gift for yourself, your friends, or your family.