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