Portia Nelson

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Portia Nelson (born Betty Mae Nelson; May 27, 1920–March 6, 2001) was a renaissance woman: a singer, songwriter, actress, composer, lyricist, painter, photographer, and author. She appeared in feature films such as The Sound of Music, Dr. Doolittle, The Hardy Boys, numerous TV series and was a long-time regular on All My Children.

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Books by Portia Nelson

There's a Hole in My Sidewalk

The Romance of Self-Discovery

By Portia Nelson

Discover the beloved self-help classic featuring moving poems and insightful truisms “full of practical wisdom that will allow you to embrace and change your life” (John Gray, Ph.D., author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus).

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