How to Be Yourself: 300 Inspirational Quotes, A Guide to Living an Authentic Life Paperback – June 10, 2015

If I was marooned on a deserted island, this book by Michael Nagel called "How to be Yourself" would be one of the books I'd want if I could only have three. That's because of several great aspects of this book. It assembles truly brilliant wise quotations from diverse traditions in two key areas of life: authenticity—living authentically; and spirituality—living meaningfully. And the commentaries by the author help to integrate those two areas into real life practice—practical applications in daily life.The other two books for that year on a deserted island would be Aldous Huxley's "The Perennial Philosophy," and thirdly, a book of blank pages for writing while reading the first two.Bravo to Michael Nagel for this very smart and well-written literary compilation of wisdom!

This book is an excellent guide through the process of discovering your authentic self. The author’s insightful introductions to each chapter brings to light the messages in each quotation that follows. I keep it at my bedside and refer to it frequently for inspiration and meditation assistance. I highly recommend this book!

This is truly a compendium of wisdom. Michael Nagel has brought together 300 of his favorite quotes in 12 categories to inspire us and hopefully, lead the reader into deeper thought and consideration of expressing the authentic self. Two ways I have used this book: (1) reading it straight through chapter by chapter including Michael's commentary and (2) opening it to a random quote and let its meaning sink in, in the moment.This is the perfect gift for your friends and family and co-workers. At the time I am writing it is still available at an incredibly low price for your Kindle app device so you can take it with you and be uplifted anywhere and anytime!

This book is short, but sweet. It is easy to read, easy to understand, and what a deal! Quotes from a broad sweep of cultures and people that show the central idea of how to live a fulfilling life by being genuine and true to self, interspersed with author comments that illuminate the idea presented and how it relates to self and society. I found the section on personal freedom/morality and how it fits with cultural expectations and laws. A lot of interesting and thought-provoking material for such a small time and financial investment.

Wonderful book for those who are learning to become themselves. It's full of wonderful quotes to help you on your path to authenticity.

I have always loved and collected quotes, but this is no ordinary quote collection. These have teeth, many of the quotes are paragraphs, and sink directly into your psyche and your soul. A deep collection, brilliantly orchestrated. I agree with a previous review that you can both read it straight through in order or use it like an oracle for the moment by opening it to a page. Michael's commentary only adds value to the material.In full disclosure, I am a previous client of Michael's from years ago. I saw him during two very difficult times in my life. When I saw on social media that he was coming out with a second book I had to have it. I now have the ebook and a hard copy plus I have already gifted it twice! I expect that I will gift it many times to come. Whether you have been on a path of authenticity for a long time or you are looking for direction to begin the journey, this book is a priceless tool.

A powerful book for anyone looking to connect with their true nature. I have had the privilege of being a client of Michael's in his personal therapy practice for two years. I was attracted to the phrase "AUTHENTICITY PROJECT" on his website... REALLY BEING WHO YOU REALLY ARE?? Whaaaat? Michael's approach to his personal therapy is the same as his insightful book - know WHO you are, ACCEPT who you are, LOVE who you are and BE who you are.If you live near Portland, give yourself a gift and schedule a personal meeting with him. His knowledge, care, respect and safety, coupled with his immense knowledge of mind, spirit and body, will truly transform your life. I left a 25 year career in finance, to become my dream of a children's author and artist. Please buy this book, get a sense of Michael's approach to truly being happy with YOURSELF, which leads you to be happy in your life. AN INCREDIBLE VALUE FOR $7.99!!!

A wonderful book! Great to sit down with and feel inspired. I keep buying them for the waiting room and people keep walking off with them! I guess that's a good sign! Once you sit down with it, you don't want to let it go! Shannon

This book is a treasure chest of thoughtful quotations that go to the core of our human experience. It is clearly the work of someone who is an enduring student of wisdom. Thank you for sharing your years of study in this pithy form! I love the ebook format with links to information on the original sources or even youtube links to performances if applicable!

I enjoyed reading this book. The quotes are gathered together in two parts - Part One focuses on becoming authentic and understanding your own uniqueness. The second includes quotes related to Becoming YOurself. I found the book inspirational and would recommend it for anyone wanting to live an authentic life.