Self-Help Books

Self-Help Books describes a diverse selection of titles that focus on self-discovery and self-improvement. The self-help genre is characterized by literature that shares research and advice to promote self-understanding and prompt changes in one's outlook or behavior, thus improving one's quality of life. The Self-Help Collection features texts that discuss topics ranging from business and personal finance to interpersonal relationships, mental health, and sexuality.

Publication year 2025

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Life/Time: Aging, Life/Time: Midlife, Self Discovery

Tags Self Help, Health / Medicine, Health


Publication year 2018

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Emotions/Behavior: Shame & Pride, Emotions/Behavior: Fear, Relationships: Teams

Tags Self Help, Leadership/Organization/Management, Business / Economics, Psychology, Education, Education, Psychology


Publication year 2012

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Emotions/Behavior: Fear, Emotions/Behavior: Shame & Pride, Society: Community

Tags Self Help, Parenting

Brené Brown’s Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead (2012) is a self-help book that argues people need to embrace vulnerability and live courageously. Rooted in 12 years of ground-breaking research, the book shows that vulnerability is not a weakness but instead it is a measure of courage and the key to a fulfilling life. Daring Greatly is a New York Times best seller and... Read Daring Greatly Summary


Publication year 2013

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Tags Psychology, Science / Nature, Business / Economics, Sociology, History: World, Psychology, Self Help

Malcolm Gladwell’s 2013 book David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants is an investigation of the relationship—often distorted, in Gladwell’s view—between underdogs and giants. Taken from the Biblical account of David and Goliath, underdogs are cast as those battling (and overcoming) seemingly overwhelming odds, and giants are their adversaries. David and Goliath was a bestseller, but some critics and scholars found Gladwell’s conclusions unsatisfying and the stories he draws from unsubstantiated... Read David And Goliath Summary


Publication year 1998

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Values/Ideas: Science & Technology, Values/Ideas: Safety & Danger, Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance

Tags Psychology, Business / Economics, Action / Adventure, Self Help, Travel Literature, Science / Nature, Psychology


Publication year 2016

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Values/Ideas: Science & Technology

Tags Self Help, Business / Economics, Psychology, Leadership/Organization/Management, Philosophy, Technology


Publication year 2020

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Society: Economics

Tags Finance / Money / Wealth, Self Help, Business / Economics, Psychology


Publication year 1999

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Identity: Language, Self Discovery

Tags Business / Economics, Self Help, Psychology, Relationships, Philosophy, Leadership/Organization/Management, Psychology


Publication year 2019

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Values/Ideas: Science & Technology, Identity: Mental Health, Society: Community

Tags Psychology, Business / Economics, Philosophy, Self Help


Publication year 2021

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Identity: Mental Health, Self Discovery, Emotions/Behavior: Guilt, Emotions/Behavior: Forgiveness, Emotions/Behavior: Shame & Pride, Emotions/Behavior: Gratitude, Relationships: Family, Society: Community, Emotions/Behavior: Apathy, Society: Nation, Values/Ideas: Science & Technology, Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies

Tags Health / Medicine, Psychology, Science / Nature, Self Help, Addiction / Substance Abuse, Depression / Suicide, Mental Illness, Leadership/Organization/Management, Psychology


Publication year 1996

Genre Autobiography / Memoir, Nonfiction

Themes Emotions/Behavior: Guilt

Tags Psychology, Psychology, Mental Illness, Self Help, Food, Biography

Drinking: A Love Story is Caroline Knapp’s 1997 memoir about her alcoholism and recovery. Knapp examines how her relationship with alcohol turned into a dangerous love affair that threatened to destroy her life. She also explores important aspects of her family life and romantic relationships, both of which contributed to her addiction and were impeded by her drinking.Knapp begins the book with a prologue that helps the reader understand why she quit drinking. She explains... Read Drinking: A Love Story Summary


Publication year 2009

Genre Book, Fiction

Themes Society: Economics, Society: Community, Society: Education, Values/Ideas: Science & Technology

Tags Psychology, Self Help, Business / Economics


Publication year 2019

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Life/Time: Aging, Life/Time: Mortality & Death, Natural World: Food

Tags Health / Medicine, Science / Nature, Self Help


Publication year 2016

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Values/Ideas: Power & Greed, Values/Ideas: Fame, Values/Ideas: Win & Lose, Emotions/Behavior: Shame & Pride, Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance

Tags Self Help, Philosophy, Business / Economics, Leadership/Organization/Management


Publication year 2019

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Relationships: Marriage, Emotions/Behavior: Love, Values/Ideas: Loyalty & Betrayal

Tags Relationships, Self Help, Psychology, Romance


Publication year 2017

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Natural World: Environment, Values/Ideas: Art, Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice, Values/Ideas: Equality

Tags Politics / Government, Self Help, Gender / Feminism, Philosophy, Leadership/Organization/Management, Social Justice, Philosophy, Religion / Spirituality


Publication year 2009

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Relationships: Teams, Society: Economics, Values/Ideas: Win & Lose

Tags Self Help, Psychology

Emotional Intelligence 2.0, by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves, is a practical, assessment-driven guide to understanding and improving emotional intelligence (EQ) in both personal and professional settings. Targeted primarily at working professionals, leaders, and teams but applicable to anyone seeking better self-management and interpersonal effectiveness, the book frames EQ as a skill set that can be learned and strengthened over time. Its structure combines conceptual explanations with actionable strategies, reinforced by a self-assessment tool designed... Read Emotional Intelligence 2.0 Summary


Publication year 1995

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Identity: Mental Health, Values/Ideas: Science & Technology, Society: Education

Tags Self Help, Psychology, Leadership/Organization/Management, Science / Nature, Business / Economics, Relationships, Psychology

In Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ, Daniel Goleman discusses how The Components of Emotional Intelligence, like self-awareness, empathy, and social skills, shape an individual’s life. He explores key themes, such as The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Personal and Professional Success, The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Traditional IQ, and Emotional Intelligence Affecting Mental Health and Interpersonal Relationships. This guide refers to the 1995 Bantam Books hardcover edition. Content Warning: The... Read Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ Summary


Publication year 2011

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Society: Economics, Values/Ideas: Science & Technology, Self Discovery

Tags Business / Economics, Self Help, Psychology, Leadership/Organization/Management, Psychology, Philosophy, Philosophy


Publication year 2018

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality, Emotions/Behavior: Love, Relationships: Friendship

Tags Inspirational, Christian literature, Religion / Spirituality, Self Help