Here is a fearless guide for developing self-esteem the old-fashioned way... by earning it. In this age of instant gratification, extreme makeovers, and fleeting success, Francine Ward offers a decidedly unconventional approach to gaining self-esteem. Earning it. How? With commitment, honesty, and most of all, daily practice. Fifty-Two Weeks of Esteemable Acts is a program of action designed by a woman who transformed her own life of addiction, crime, and dysfunction into one of remarkable integrity, service, and achievement. How? Through the practice of esteemable acts. Based on the principles she used to turn her life around, Ward motivates readers to live their best life through the practice of forgiveness, service, gratitude, and self-discipline. Inspirational and easy to follow, this life-changing guide features a reflection, an affirmation, and esteemable action steps for each week of the year.