The Best of You

Break Free from Painful Patterns, Mend Your Past, and Discover Your True Self in God

By: Alison Cook PhD

Narrated by: Alison Cook

Read by the author.

How would your life change if you could show up as your true self?

Do you sometimes feel so stuck in an endless cycle of meeting everyone else’s needs and expectations that you lose sight of yourself? You want to give the best of yourself to others. But what happens when people hurt or take advantage of you? What happens when life doesn’t go your way, despite your best efforts?

The Best of You reveals breakthrough strategies to discover your true self, find your voice, set wise limits, and still be a loving person. For over twenty years, Dr. Alison Cook has brought together faith and psychology to help thousands of women reclaim their confidence, find their purpose, and develop the authentic connections they crave. Her unique wisdom will help you answer these tough questions:

• How do I put a stop to painful patterns that keep recurring in my life?
• How do I find my voice and speak up for myself?
• What if other people respond with anger, blame, or a guilt trip?
• How do I trust myself to make wise decisions even in difficult circumstances?

You don’t have to stay stuck, overwhelmed, or defeated. The Best of You gives you the path to the life and relationships that God designed for you to enjoy.

Accompanying diagrams and reflection questions are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 Alison Cook, PhD (P)2022 Thomas Nelson

So needed!

This book is just what I needed! I love the way Dr Alison eloquently wrote this for women!! I definitely will be reading again! (:

Great listen, IFS Therapy centered on Jesus

Faith strengthening. If faith people have hurt you, this is for you. A new way to face, embrace, and control big feelings and pain and shame. So much more. Try it. You're worth it.

depth of empathy

great picture of who I am and hope for the knowledge that I can heal and be the best of who I am

healing and partnering with God

so grateful for the healing journey, this resonated with me and was helpful and healing

Must Listen!

I recommend this book to anyone who is ready for stepping up their life game. Several moments of “ah-ha”, identifying, and seeing the reasons others operate the way they do was eye-opening and instrumental in my healing from my relationship trauma. I’ll listen to it again, and again, and have already gifted this title to friends and acquaintances.

A must listen …

My wish would be for every woman to read or listen to this book, whether they feel they have scars from trauma or not. I heard the author discussing the book on Moody radio and in just a few minutes, I was so intrigued that I instantly went and downloaded it. I was raised to “ just get over it” when bad things happened / happen, and that I was being dramatic to discuss my feelings and needs. I have learned through this book that the “broken” bits that I don’t like about myself, (but can’t seem to mend) are actually the product of things that I have been told my whole life to “just get over”. I see so many negative and harmful experiences from childhood that have made me cope in unhealthy ways as an adult in my relationships with others, church, and even God. I am excited to re - listen and to continue to learn.

Changed my world

This was the most eye opening and helpful book I’ve ever come across! Highly recommend

Must read book for all

Love the voice of Dr Alison. Its like a personal sister sharing her personal stories and how we can apply it in our lives. This book has been very helpful in my journey of healing inner child. It gives words for me when i am seeing my therapist and increases deeper understanding of myself too. Would relisten again.

My Tribe

I’m also a Christian therapist. Dr Cook has put into book form my own way of working with clients. I’ve been waiting for someone to write this book (I really, really don’t enjoy writing. Haha!) and so glad to have finally crossed paths with her in this way.

Helpful

Had some moments of ah-ha. Excited to implement what I’ve learned in my current and future relationships!