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Nathaniel Branden is a psychotherapist and author of books on psychology (in which he holds a Ph.D.) and philosophy. In addition to his pioneering work on the psychology of self-esteem, Branden has also played a key role in developing and promoting Ayn Rand's philosophic system, which is known as Objectivism.Branden was born in 1930 with the name Nathan Blumenthal in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
In 1950, after having exchanged letters and phone conversations, Branden met Ayn Rand. The pair went on to develop a profound eighteen-year relationship. Eventually, Ayn and Nathaniel had a romantic affair, despite both being married. In 1968, their relationship came to an abrupt end.
In 1986 Branden published his account of this time in his life. The memoir was entitled Judgment Day. Then in 1999, Branden re-published a revised addition, entitled My Years with Ayn Rand. Branden's dramtic story and illustrated experiences provide an inside view of Ayn Rand as a person, the development of Objectivism, its inner circle, and the tumultuous realtionships between Ayn Rand and those who loved her.
Nathaniel Branden continues to write, practice psychotherapy in Los AngelesThis article is about the city in California. For other uses of 'Los Angeles' see Los Angeles (disambiguation The City of Los Angeles widely known by its abbreviation L. is a large coastal metropolis in Southern California in the western United States., CaliforniaCalifornia is a state located in the western United States, bordering the Pacific Ocean. The most populous and third largest state in the U. California is both physically and demographically diverse. The state's official nickname is "The Golden State", wh, as well as present seminars and workshops through out the world on various aspects of self-esteem.
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- Who Is Ayn Rand? (with Barbara BrandenAuthor, philosopher, and speaker. Branden was influential in the early development of Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism. Branden met her husband, Nathaniel Branden through her friendship with Rand. The two married, with Rand and her husband the bridesm) ( 1962Events January January 1 Western Samoa becomes independent from New Zealand January 3 Pope John XXIII excommunicates Fidel Castro January 4 New York City introduces a train that operates without a crew on-board January 8 Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa is e)
- The Virtue of Selfishness (with Ayn Rand) ( 1964Events January January 1 Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland is dissolved. January 3 Senator Barry Goldwater announces that he will seek the Republican nomination for President. January 5 In the first meeting between leaders of the Roman Catholic and Ort)
- Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal (with Ayn Rand, Alan Greenspan, and Robert Hessen ) ( 1966)
- The Psychology of Self-Esteem ( 1969)
- Breaking Free ( 1970)
- The Disowned Self ( 1971)
- The Psychology of Romantic Love ( 1980)
- The Romantic Love Question & Answer Book ( 1982)
- Honoring the Self ( 1983)
- Judgement Day (1986)
- How To Raise Your Self Esteem ( 1987)
- The Art of Self Discovery ( 1993)
- The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem ( 1994)
- Taking Responsibility ( 1996)
- The Art of Living Consciously ( 1997)
- My Years with Ayn Rand ( 1999)
- 32nd Anniversery Edition of Psychology of Self-Esteem ( 2001)
Nathaniel Branden's 20 books have been translated into 18 languages, with more than 4 million copies in print.