Who Do You Think You Are?

About the Book

As we adapt to the complex world surrounding us, we are constantly bombarded with both negative and positive concepts about who we are supposed to be. The most negative messages of all come from within our own thought patterns which were programmed in our early years. Parents, siblings, teachers, family and friends all help to create our vision of who we are and who we may become. This book examines the harmful messages that our own inner voice contributes to our self doubt and fear about success, happiness and love. Most importantly, this book provides strategies to suppress that defeatist voice and points the way towards a more successful and happy life. If you have ever felt "not good enough", this book is for you.

About the Author

Shirley H. Wells has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree and a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree. She has been an English teacher, dean of students, assistant principal, principal, district coordinator, Director of Alternative Education and Director of Court Schools Programs. She has also been a lecturer in several colleges. She was a field representative for the U.S. Department of Justice with the National School Safety Center. She has also been a consultant and trainer for the California State Department of Education, probation and police departments, school districts and county offices of education. She has made numerous presentations on juvenile delinquency, discipline, prevention , intervention and business-education partnerships. Ms. Ruge-Levine received commendations from the California governor's office, the California legislature, boards of supervisors, school boards and the California Department of Education. She is co-author of two articles on drug education in professional publications. She is retired, married and the mother of three children.