Nathaniel Branden books in order
Canadian–American psychotherapist and writer
- Lived
- 1930–2014
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 28
Nathaniel Branden published 5 novels, 7 non-fiction books and 16 other books, beginning with The Psychology of Self-esteem (1969). The best-known is The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem (1994).
Updated September 2026
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The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem
Nathaniel Branden's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Disowned Self (1972)
The Psychology of Romantic Love (1980)
What Love Asks of Us (1983)
Judgment Day (1989)
My Years with Ayn Rand (1999)
Non-fiction in order
Who Is Ayn Rand? (1962)
The Psychology of Self-esteem (1969)
A Nathaniel Branden Anthology (1980)
Honoring the Self (1983)
The Art of Self-discovery (1993)
The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem (1994)
A Woman's Self-esteem (1998)
Other books in order
In Answer to Ayn Rand (1968)
Breaking Free (1970)
The Romantic Love Question & Answer Book (1982)
"If You Could Hear What I Cannot Say" (1983)
Psychology of Romantic Love, The (1985)
How to Raise Your Self-Esteem (1987)
The Power of Self-esteem (1987)
Little Blue Book of Self-esteem (1995)
Taking Responsibility (1996)
The Art of Living Consciously (1997)
Self-esteem at Work (1998)
Self-esteem Every Day (1998)
Art and Aesthetics (2007)
Discussion with Women of Man-Woman Relationships (2007)
Psychological Effects of Religion (2007)
The Vision of Ayn Rand (2010)
About Nathaniel Branden
Nathaniel Branden was a Canadian–American psychotherapist and writer known for his work in the psychology of self-esteem. A former associate and romantic partner of Ayn Rand, Branden also played a prominent role in the 1960s in promoting Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Rand and Branden split acrimoniously in 1968, after which Branden focused on developing his own psychological theories and modes of therapy.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Nathaniel Branden FAQ
- How many books has Nathaniel Branden written?
- Nathaniel Branden published 5 novels, 7 non-fiction books and 16 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Nathaniel Branden's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem.
- What is Nathaniel Branden's last book?
- My Years with Ayn Rand (1999).
- What is Nathaniel Branden's most famous book?
- The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem (1994) is Nathaniel Branden's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.