Description
Author Wayne W. Dyer
Publisher Harper Perennial First Edition 1991
Binding Paperback
Condition Excellent-like new with some age tanning
Summary
"Pulling Your Own Strings: Dynamic Techniques for Dealing with Other People and Living Your Life As You Choose" by Wayne Dyer, first published in 1978 with various editions following, including one in 1991, is a self-help book focused on empowering individuals to assert their independence from external influences and manipulations. The core message revolves around the idea that one can achieve a more fulfilling and controlled life by recognizing and changing the ways in which they allow others to manipulate them.
Dyer emphasizes the importance of self-reliance and inner strength, advocating for personal autonomy and the need to resist societal pressures and expectations that may lead to unhappiness. He introduces concepts and techniques designed to help readers identify manipulative situations and people, encouraging them to assert themselves while maintaining their own moral and ethical standards.
The book is structured to offer practical advice and exercises that help readers develop the skills necessary to become "string-free," promoting a life driven by personal desires and values rather than external dictates. Dyer's approach is both philosophical and actionable, blending anecdotes with step-by-step guidance to inspire readers to take control of their own lives.