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.

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

by Richard Bach

Publication year 1970

Genre Novella, Fiction

Tags Symbolic Narrative, Modern Classic Fiction, Animals, Inspirational, Fantasy, Philosophy, Philosophy, Self-Improvement, Classic Fiction, Religion & Spirituality

Jonathan Livingston Seagull, by author and pilot Richard Bach, is a fable and novella that was originally presented in serialized form in Flying magazine. Bach initially struggled to find a publisher for the full work, but when the book was finally published in 1970, it enjoyed immense popular success; according to Publisher’s Weekly, it was the top-selling book of both 1972 and 1973. Bach went on to also write Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant... Read Jonathan Livingston Seagull Summary

Leaders Eat Last

by Simon Sinek

Publication year 2013

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Teamwork, Economics, Power & Greed, Safety & Danger

Tags Psychology, Inspirational, Business & Economics, Self-Improvement, Postmodernism, Leadership, Psychology, Philosophy, Philosophy

Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t (2014) is inspirational speaker Simon Sinek’s second book, a follow-up to Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action (2009). The book’s title is derived from a practice in which Marine Corps Officers eat last, sacrificing their own needs for those in their care. Sacrifice is key. Sinek explores the ways in which successful individuals and companies develop cultures built on... Read Leaders Eat Last Summary

Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun

by Wess Roberts

Publication year 1987

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Wins & Losses, Perseverance, Teamwork, Nation, War, Politics & Government

Tags Business & Economics, World History, Leadership, Creative Nonfiction, Self-Improvement, Military & War, Psychology, Psychology, Philosophy, Philosophy, Politics & Government

Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun is a self-improvement and business leadership book by Wess Roberts, who was a human resources manager at Fireman’s Fund Insurance when he published the book in 1989. Using the historical figure of Attila the Hun as his mouthpiece, Roberts outlines his management style and approach to business. This guide refers to Attila’s “persona” when quoting words that Roberts imagines Attila might have said. In the introduction, Roberts discusses Attila... Read Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun Summary

Lead from the Outside

by Stacey Abrams

Publication year 2018

Genre Autobiography / Memoir, Nonfiction

Themes Fear, Power & Greed, Politics & Government, Race, Gender Identity, Justice

Tags Politics & Government, Leadership, Self-Improvement, Gender & Feminism, Social Justice, Business & Economics, Biography

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Legacy

by James Kerr

Publication year 2013

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Teamwork, Community, Wins & Losses

Tags Leadership, Sports, Business & Economics, Psychology, Psychology, Self-Improvement, Biography

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Letters from a Stoic

by Seneca

Genre Collection of Letters, Nonfiction

Themes Religion & Spirituality, Good & Evil, Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Fate

Tags Philosophy, Ancient Rome, Philosophy, World History, Psychology, Psychology, Classical Period, Self-Improvement, Classic Fiction, Religion & Spirituality

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Limitless

by Jim Kwik

Publication year 2020

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Perseverance, Science & Technology

Tags Self-Improvement, Psychology, Business & Economics, Education

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Love Does

by Bob Goff

Publication year 2012

Genre Autobiography / Memoir, Nonfiction

Themes Self Discovery, Trust & Doubt, Community

Tags Christian, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Improvement, Inspirational

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