How do you think about self-help books?

Question

Do you have any self-book that it really helped you or changed your life?

Answer 1

Self help books will definitely help authors in making some money.

Answer 2

I've read a lot over the years but really believe that they make their authors wealthy and are not of lasting value to the reader.

There's always that "flavor of the month" issue that generates a lot of books. But if we use common sense in our daily lives and do what feels right, we really don't need all those books.

I would say the Co-Dependent books by Melody Beattie (think that was the author) were quite helpful, though.

Answer 3

I had been suffering from depression for just over a year and decided that enough was enough, I wanted to go back to work and start building my life up again. But every time I though of going back to work I was sick. So I went to the library to look for books on depression and found a book 'how to build your self esteem'. I thought I'll get it and give it ago, and it worked. You had to do lots of exercises etc, and after 8 weeks I got a job, which 4 years on I have just left to have a baby!

Answer 4

Self-help books are the first step to development in many areas. In some cases it may be professional growth while in other ways it may be emotional reconciliation. Anyone that reads a self-help book must see an opportunity in themselves for enrichment or improvement. Over the years, I have read many self-help books and many have helped me see myself differently or even understand others. I would say."Read On" my friend and best wishes. jude

Answer 5

When I saw a book entitled Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart: 33
things we need to know now by Gordon Livingston I thought
well I wonder if I know those 33 things. Bought the book and found that I did know those 33 things. Still it was as good read.

Answer 6

I really believe that self-help books only help the pockets of those who write them and confuse vulnerable people who read them - entertaining as they usually are and they give us ideas which is a good thing. I also believe that inner strength is better than any book, but that is the difficult bit!!!!! The only thing I remember touching me was a simple poem "Desederada" - Follow this and you can't go wrong in life xx

Answer 7

Yes I have, one of my favourites is by Alan and Barbara Pease, called "Why men don't listen and women can't read maps". It has taught me a lot about men and the differences in the communication between the sexes. Susan Jeffers "Feal the Fear and do it anyway", is also a good book.

Answer 8

There's a book by Noel Edmonds (from the UK tv show Deal or No Deal) which is good- although you wouldn't expect it. You only need 20 mins and then your self-confidence is really up!

Answer 9

"Think and grow rich" is a great self help book and has helped me keep a positive attitude

Answer 10

The best self help is to keep the money in your pocket and stop making these publishers rich.