As Esther Perel reminds us: ‘When you want it but aren’t having it … shame will convince you: It’s your fault.’ In Am I Not Enough Liesbeth speaks to every daughter: your worth is never defined by another’s mistakes.
Once hailed as IKEA’s golden girl, Liesbeth Dillen was on track to become the company’s first female CEO for the Netherlands. For decades, she gave keynote speeches around the world, advocating for women’s independence in the workplace. Yet there was another side to Liesbeth: a woman who believed she was happily married until she discovered her husband’s three addictions – alcohol, pornography, and prostitutes. Their relationship turned out to be built on a foundation of cunning lies, humiliation, and manipulation.
In Am I Not Enough? Liesbeth tells her life story: how the man of her dreams became the man of her nightmares, how her self-esteem and femininity were smashed to pieces, and how therapy — along with lessons learned during her time at IKEA — helped her rebuild. At the heart of her journey lies one burning question: how could a woman celebrated worldwide as a strong female role model be a completely different person in her private life?
Ultimately, Am I Not Enough? is a tale of hope that recounts one woman’s battle to reclaim her self-confidence, self-love, and voice.
