Why do women equate self-denial with being good? And what would happen if they stopped trying to be good? Provocative and bold, On Our Best Behaviour is a probing analysis of history and contemporary culture that explains how women have internalised the patriarchy, and how they unwittingly reinforce it. By sharing her own story and the spiritual wisdom of other traditions, Elise Loehnen shows how we can break free and discover a path toward a more balanced, fulfilled way to live. "A big and bold encyclopedia of how to live". Lisa Taddeo