A self-help book is one written to advise its readers on how to solve personal problems. The books are named after Samuel Smiles’ 1859 best-seller “Self-Help”. But, they are also recognised and categorised as “self-improvement,” a modernised form of self-help. In the late twentieth century, self-help books changed from a niche market to a postmodern book category.
Informal instructions for everyday behaviour have been around almost as long as writing itself. “Some social observers have concluded that the Bible is possibly the first and most significant self-help book,” writes Micki McGee.
Why Dating Is Harder Now Than Ever Before How to Not Die Alone is about Dating is harder now than ever before. Here’s why: We define our own identities, unlike our ancestors, whose lives were defined by their communities. We have thousands of options at our fingertips, which causes us to question our decisions. We’re … Read more
The Four Agreements is a book written by Don Miguel Ruiz (Author). He learned from a shaman and has knowledge of an ancient Mexican culture called Toltecs. The book is a practical guide to personal freedom. And it focuses on the Toltecs’ beliefs to overcome self-limiting thoughts that may cause suffering. The Four Agreements has been … Read more
Overall Review Reminders of Him is a heart-wrenching and hopeful story by Colleen Hoover, a #1 New York Times bestselling author. Kenna Rowan, a troubled young mother, returns to her hometown after serving five years in prison for a tragic mistake. She hopes to reunite with her four-year-old daughter. Instead she faces opposition from everyone … Read more
Spare is an upcoming book that offers an insightful and personal look at the life of Prince Harry. This memoir is a reflection of Prince Harry’s life story, extending until the sad loss of his mother, Princess Diana. The book highlights the relationship between Prince Harry and his brother, William, who is now the Prince … Read more
“Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus is a national bestseller about a woman named Elizabeth Zott. She was once a chemist at the Hastings Research Institute but became a television chef after becoming a single mother. Elizabeth faces challenges as a woman in the 1950s-1960s workplace, including sexism and limited ambitions. The book follows Elizabeth’s … Read more
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones is a bestselling self-help book written by James Clear. The book has won many awards such as Amazon’s Best Books of the Year, and Audible’s Best Nonfiction of the Year, and was a finalist for the Financial Times and McKinsey … Read more
Summary On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous is Ocean Vuong’s debut novel. It is a beautiful novel about confronting past trauma and difficult memories. “Memory is a choice,” Rose once told Little Dog, but he can’t help but remember. The speaker, Little Dog, decided to write a letter to his mother, Rose, after rereading Mourning Diary, … Read more
Mahatma Gandhi is one of the most influential people of the 19th and 20th centuries. Gandhi was an Indian Lawyer and anti-colonialist. His idea of nonviolent resistance against Britain’s rule over India. This resistance eventually led to India’s independence from Britain. Then, his peaceful approaches inspired civil rights movements across the world. Journey to England … Read more
Like many people, my first impression of the story of John Nash was from the movie. The movie was quite good, but the story itself was what I found most compelling. John Nash was brilliant but his antisocial behaviour made him weird. Even the colleagues who found him annoying couldn’t deny he was going to make … Read more
In this 5 AM club book, Robin Sharma, the author of the book travelled along with the secret billionaire, Stone Riley. During the trip, Riley said “Own your morning. Elevate your life.” Then he also emphasised that success happened by starting your day at 5 a.m. The author, Sharma loves the concept of it and … Read more