My Years with Ayn Rand

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NATHANIEL BRANDEN With a Ph.D. in psychology and a background in philosophy, Nathaniel Branden is a practicing psychotherapist in Los Angeles and a corporate consultant. Branden is the best--selling author of The Six Pillars of Self--Esteem, Self--Esteem in the Workplace, and A Woman's Self--Esteem.

Author's Note Dedication Introduction Part One Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Part Two Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 13 Part Three Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Epilogue The Author Index