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Self Help Book Summaries

Positivity
by Barbara L. Fredrickson • 2009
Groundbreaking Research Reveals How to Embrace the Hidden Strength of Positive Emotions, Overcome Negativity, and Thrive
3.96
2k+
Psychology
Self Help
Personal Development
Positivity Summary
Positivity
Groundbreaking Research Reveals How to Embrace the Hidden Strength of Positive Emotions, Overcome Negativity, and Thrive
by Barbara L. Fredrickson 2009 288 pages
3.96
2k+ ratings
Psychology
Self Help
Personal Development
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
by Steven C. Hayes • 1999
An Experiential Approach to Behavior Change
4.29
500+
Psychology
Mental Health
Self Help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Summary
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
An Experiential Approach to Behavior Change
by Steven C. Hayes 1999 304 pages
4.29
500+ ratings
Psychology
Mental Health
Self Help
Pragmatic Thinking and Learning
by Andy Hunt • 2008
Refactor Your Wetware
4.12
4k+
Programming
Psychology
Self Help
Pragmatic Thinking and Learning Summary
Pragmatic Thinking and Learning
Refactor Your Wetware
by Andy Hunt 2008 251 pages
4.12
4k+ ratings
Programming
Psychology
Self Help
The Art of Logic in an Illogical World
by Eugenia Cheng • 2018
3.47
2k+
Philosophy
Science
Psychology
The Art of Logic in an Illogical World Summary
The Art of Logic in an Illogical World
by Eugenia Cheng 2018 320 pages
3.47
2k+ ratings
Philosophy
Science
Psychology
The Marshmallow Test
by Walter Mischel • 2014
Mastering Self-Control
3.72
9k+
Psychology
Self Help
Science
The Marshmallow Test Summary
The Marshmallow Test
Mastering Self-Control
by Walter Mischel 2014 336 pages
3.72
9k+ ratings
Psychology
Self Help
Science
The Four Agreements
by Miguel Ruiz • 1997
a Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
4.19
500k+
Self Help
Spirituality
Philosophy
The Four Agreements Summary
The Four Agreements
a Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
by Miguel Ruiz 1997
4.19
500k+ ratings
Self Help
Spirituality
Philosophy
Breaking the Cycle
by George Collins MA • 2011
Free Yourself from Sex Addiction, Porn Obsession, and Shame
4.19
470
Psychology
Addiction
Self Help
Breaking the Cycle Summary
Breaking the Cycle
Free Yourself from Sex Addiction, Porn Obsession, and Shame
by George Collins MA 2011 224 pages
4.19
470 ratings
Psychology
Addiction
Self Help
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
by Jim Burns • 2019
Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out
4.08
6k+
Parenting
Self Help
Christian
Doing Life with Your Adult Children Summary
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out
by Jim Burns 2019 192 pages
4.08
6k+ ratings
Parenting
Self Help
Christian
The Montessori Baby
by Simone Davies • 2021
A Parent's Guide to Nurturing Your Baby with Love, Respect, and Understanding
3.91
8k+
Parenting
Childrens
Education
The Montessori Baby Summary
The Montessori Baby
A Parent's Guide to Nurturing Your Baby with Love, Respect, and Understanding
by Simone Davies 2021 288 pages
3.91
8k+ ratings
Parenting
Childrens
Education
Opening Up
by Tristan Taormino • 2007
A Guide To Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships
4.07
4k+
Relationships
Sexuality
Polyamory
Opening Up Summary
Opening Up
A Guide To Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships
by Tristan Taormino 2007 376 pages
4.07
4k+ ratings
Relationships
Sexuality
Polyamory
Freedom From Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
by Jonathan Grayson • 2003
A Personalized Recovery Program For Living With Uncertainty
4.30
500+
Psychology
Mental Health
Self Help
Freedom From Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Summary
Freedom From Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
A Personalized Recovery Program For Living With Uncertainty
by Jonathan Grayson 2003 320 pages
4.30
500+ ratings
Psychology
Mental Health
Self Help
PMP Exam Prep Simplified
by Andrew Ramdayal • 2021
Covers the Current PMP Exam and Includes a 35 Hours of Project Management E-Learning Course
4.38
285
Business
Self Help
PMP Exam Prep Simplified Summary
PMP Exam Prep Simplified
Covers the Current PMP Exam and Includes a 35 Hours of Project Management E-Learning Course
by Andrew Ramdayal 2021 478 pages
4.38
285 ratings
Business
Self Help
Play
by Stuart M. Brown Jr. • 2009
How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul
3.89
4k+
Psychology
Parenting
Self Help
Play Summary
Play
How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul
by Stuart M. Brown Jr. 2009 252 pages
3.89
4k+ ratings
Psychology
Parenting
Self Help
Getting Past Your Past
by Francine Shapiro • 2012
Take Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy
4.07
3k+
Psychology
Self Help
Mental Health
Getting Past Your Past Summary
Getting Past Your Past
Take Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy
by Francine Shapiro 2012 344 pages
4.07
3k+ ratings
Psychology
Self Help
Mental Health
80/20 Running
by Matt Fitzgerald • 2014
Run Stronger and Race Faster by Training Slower
3.94
6k+
Sports
Fitness
Health
80/20 Running Summary
80/20 Running
Run Stronger and Race Faster by Training Slower
by Matt Fitzgerald 2014 247 pages
3.94
6k+ ratings
Sports
Fitness
Health
Altered Traits
by Daniel Goleman • 2017
Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body
3.90
5k+
Psychology
Science
Meditation
Altered Traits Summary
Altered Traits
Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body
by Daniel Goleman 2017 336 pages
3.90
5k+ ratings
Psychology
Science
Meditation
Attachment Theory in Practice
by Susan M. Johnson EdD • 2018
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with Individuals, Couples, and Families
4.33
500+
Psychology
Relationships
Counselling
Attachment Theory in Practice Summary
Attachment Theory in Practice
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with Individuals, Couples, and Families
by Susan M. Johnson EdD 2018 288 pages
4.33
500+ ratings
Psychology
Relationships
Counselling
Being Happy!
by Andrew Matthews • 1988
4.19
4k+
Self Help
Psychology
Personal Development
Being Happy! Summary
Being Happy!
by Andrew Matthews 1988 132 pages
4.19
4k+ ratings
Self Help
Psychology
Personal Development
Your Perfect Right
by Robert Alberti • 1970
Assertiveness and Equality in Your Life and Relationships
3.68
500+
Self Help
Psychology
Relationships
Your Perfect Right Summary
Your Perfect Right
Assertiveness and Equality in Your Life and Relationships
by Robert Alberti 1970 328 pages
3.68
500+ ratings
Self Help
Psychology
Relationships
The Art of Acting
by Stella Adler • 2000
4.21
1k+
Theatre
Film
Art
The Art of Acting Summary
The Art of Acting
by Stella Adler 2000 288 pages
4.21
1k+ ratings
Theatre
Film
Art
The Road Back to You
by Ian Morgan Cron • 2016
An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery
4.20
55k+
Self Help
Psychology
Christian
The Road Back to You Summary
The Road Back to You
An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery
by Ian Morgan Cron 2016 238 pages
4.20
55k+ ratings
Self Help
Psychology
Christian
The Leadership Challenge
by James M. Kouzes • 1987
How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations
4.01
14k+
Leadership
Business
Management
The Leadership Challenge Summary
The Leadership Challenge
How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations
by James M. Kouzes 1987 378 pages
4.01
14k+ ratings
Leadership
Business
Management
Rebel Ideas
by Matthew Syed • 2019
The Power of Diverse Thinking
4.26
5k+
Psychology
Business
Leadership
Rebel Ideas Summary
Rebel Ideas
The Power of Diverse Thinking
by Matthew Syed 2019 320 pages
4.26
5k+ ratings
Psychology
Business
Leadership
Bradshaw On
by John Bradshaw • 1985
The Family: A New Way of Creating Solid Self-Esteem
4.12
1k+
Psychology
Self Help
Relationships
Bradshaw On Summary
Bradshaw On
The Family: A New Way of Creating Solid Self-Esteem
by John Bradshaw 1985 336 pages
4.12
1k+ ratings
Psychology
Self Help
Relationships
Self-Esteem
by Matthew McKay • 1987
A Proven Program of Cognitive Techniques for Assessing, Improving, and Maintaining Your Self-Esteem
4.05
2k+
Self Help
Psychology
Mental Health
Self-Esteem Summary
Self-Esteem
A Proven Program of Cognitive Techniques for Assessing, Improving, and Maintaining Your Self-Esteem
by Matthew McKay 1987 376 pages
4.05
2k+ ratings
Self Help
Psychology
Mental Health
Awakening Your Ikigai
by Ken Mogi • 2017
How the Japanese Wake Up to Joy and Purpose Every Day
3.57
17k+
Self Help
Philosophy
Japan
Awakening Your Ikigai Summary
Awakening Your Ikigai
How the Japanese Wake Up to Joy and Purpose Every Day
by Ken Mogi 2017 224 pages
3.57
17k+ ratings
Self Help
Philosophy
Japan
"Pure O" OCD
by Chad Lejeune • 2023
Letting Go of Obsessive Thoughts with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
4.29
500+
Psychology
Mental Health
Self Help
"Pure O" OCD Summary
"Pure O" OCD
Letting Go of Obsessive Thoughts with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
by Chad Lejeune 2023 259 pages
4.29
500+ ratings
Psychology
Mental Health
Self Help
Secrets to Winning at Office Politics
by Marie G. McIntyre • 2005
4.04
500+
Business
Psychology
Management
Secrets to Winning at Office Politics Summary
Secrets to Winning at Office Politics
by Marie G. McIntyre 2005 288 pages
4.04
500+ ratings
Business
Psychology
Management
The Overthinking Cure
by Nick Trenton • 2021
How to Stay in the Present, Shake Negativity, and Stop Your Stress and Anxiety
3.73
500+
Self Help
Psychology
Personal Development
The Overthinking Cure Summary
The Overthinking Cure
How to Stay in the Present, Shake Negativity, and Stop Your Stress and Anxiety
by Nick Trenton 2021 188 pages
3.73
500+ ratings
Self Help
Psychology
Personal Development
Leadership Strategy and Tactics
by Jocko Willink • 2020
Field Manual
4.40
8k+
Leadership
Business
Self Help
Leadership Strategy and Tactics Summary
Leadership Strategy and Tactics
Field Manual
by Jocko Willink 2020 320 pages
4.40
8k+ ratings
Leadership
Business
Self Help
Predatory Thinking
by Dave Trott • 2013
A Masterclass in Out-Thinking the Competition
4.24
1k+
Business
Psychology
Self Help
Predatory Thinking Summary
Predatory Thinking
A Masterclass in Out-Thinking the Competition
by Dave Trott 2013 288 pages
4.24
1k+ ratings
Business
Psychology
Self Help
30 Lessons for Living
by Karl Pillemer • 2011
Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans
4.11
2k+
Self Help
Psychology
Philosophy
30 Lessons for Living Summary
30 Lessons for Living
Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans
by Karl Pillemer 2011 290 pages
4.11
2k+ ratings
Self Help
Psychology
Philosophy
How Women Rise
by Sally Helgesen • 2018
Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion, or Job
4.08
10k+
Business
Self Help
Leadership
How Women Rise Summary
How Women Rise
Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion, or Job
by Sally Helgesen 2018 256 pages
4.08
10k+ ratings
Business
Self Help
Leadership
Come Together
by Emily Nagoski • 2024
The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections
4.12
4k+
Self Help
Relationships
Sexuality
Come Together Summary
Come Together
The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections
by Emily Nagoski 2024 369 pages
4.12
4k+ ratings
Self Help
Relationships
Sexuality
Get Out of Your Head
by Jennie Allen • 2020
Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts
4.05
52k+
Self Help
Christian
Faith
Get Out of Your Head Summary
Get Out of Your Head
Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts
by Jennie Allen 2020 223 pages
4.05
52k+ ratings
Self Help
Christian
Faith
Ready for Anything
by David Allen • 2003
52 Productivity Principles for Getting Things Done
3.85
5k+
Productivity
Business
Self Help
Ready for Anything Summary
Ready for Anything
52 Productivity Principles for Getting Things Done
by David Allen 2003 165 pages
3.85
5k+ ratings
Productivity
Business
Self Help
Steal the Show
by Michael Port • 2015
From Speeches to Job Interviews to Deal-Closing Pitches, How to Guarantee a Standing Ovation for All the Performances in Your Life
3.67
1k+
Business
Self Help
Communication
Steal the Show Summary
Steal the Show
From Speeches to Job Interviews to Deal-Closing Pitches, How to Guarantee a Standing Ovation for All the Performances in Your Life
by Michael Port 2015 237 pages
3.67
1k+ ratings
Business
Self Help
Communication
Learn Like a Pro
by Barbara Oakley • 2021
4.14
1k+
Self Help
Education
Productivity
Learn Like a Pro Summary
Learn Like a Pro
by Barbara Oakley 2021 160 pages
4.14
1k+ ratings
Self Help
Education
Productivity
Flip the Script
by Oren Klaff • 2019
Getting People to Think Your Idea Is Their Idea
4.16
500+
Business
Communication
Psychology
Flip the Script Summary
Flip the Script
Getting People to Think Your Idea Is Their Idea
by Oren Klaff 2019 252 pages
4.16
500+ ratings
Business
Communication
Psychology
Drunk Tank Pink
by Adam Alter • 2013
And Other Unexpected Forces that Shape How We Think, Feel, and Behave
3.56
4k+
Psychology
Science
Sociology
Drunk Tank Pink Summary
Drunk Tank Pink
And Other Unexpected Forces that Shape How We Think, Feel, and Behave
by Adam Alter 2013 272 pages
3.56
4k+ ratings
Psychology
Science
Sociology
YOUR INVISIBLE POWER
by Geneviève Behrend • 1921
The Mental Science of Thomas Troward
4.09
1k+
Self Help
Spirituality
Psychology
YOUR INVISIBLE POWER Summary
YOUR INVISIBLE POWER
The Mental Science of Thomas Troward
by Geneviève Behrend 1921 95 pages
4.09
1k+ ratings
Self Help
Spirituality
Psychology
Scorecard Marketing
by Daniel Priestley • 2022
The four-step playbook for getting better leads and bigger profits
3.77
209
Business
Entrepreneurship
Money
Scorecard Marketing Summary
Scorecard Marketing
The four-step playbook for getting better leads and bigger profits
by Daniel Priestley 2022 137 pages
3.77
209 ratings
Business
Entrepreneurship
Money
Am I Making Myself Clear?
by Terry Felber • 2002
Secrets of the World's Greatest Communicators
4.16
488
Communication
Business
Self Help
Am I Making Myself Clear? Summary
Am I Making Myself Clear?
Secrets of the World's Greatest Communicators
by Terry Felber 2002 160 pages
4.16
488 ratings
Communication
Business
Self Help
The Rhythm of Life
by Matthew Kelly • 1999
Living Every Day with Passion and Purpose
4.22
3k+
Self Help
Personal Development
Spirituality
The Rhythm of Life Summary
The Rhythm of Life
Living Every Day with Passion and Purpose
by Matthew Kelly 1999 320 pages
4.22
3k+ ratings
Self Help
Personal Development
Spirituality
Passages
by Gail Sheehy • 1976
Predictable Crises of Adult Life
3.87
2k+
Psychology
Self Help
Philosophy
Passages Summary
Passages
Predictable Crises of Adult Life
by Gail Sheehy 1976 560 pages
3.87
2k+ ratings
Psychology
Self Help
Philosophy
Creativity
by Osho • 1999
Unleashing the Forces Within
4.18
3k+
Spirituality
Philosophy
Self Help
Creativity Summary
Creativity
Unleashing the Forces Within
by Osho 1999 208 pages
4.18
3k+ ratings
Spirituality
Philosophy
Self Help
The Child Whisperer
by Carol Tuttle • 2012
The Ultimate Handbook for Raising Happy, Successful, Cooperative Children
3.99
2k+
Parenting
Self Help
Book Club
The Child Whisperer Summary
The Child Whisperer
The Ultimate Handbook for Raising Happy, Successful, Cooperative Children
by Carol Tuttle 2012 410 pages
3.99
2k+ ratings
Parenting
Self Help
Book Club
Rules of Estrangement
by Joshua Coleman • 2021
Why Adult Children Cut Ties and How to Heal the Conflict
4.12
1k+
Psychology
Self Help
Parenting
Rules of Estrangement Summary
Rules of Estrangement
Why Adult Children Cut Ties and How to Heal the Conflict
by Joshua Coleman 2021 306 pages
4.12
1k+ ratings
Psychology
Self Help
Parenting
Building a Life Worth Living
by Marsha M. Linehan • 2020
A Memoir
4.10
6k+
Psychology
Memoir
Mental Health
Building a Life Worth Living Summary
Building a Life Worth Living
A Memoir
by Marsha M. Linehan 2020 384 pages
4.10
6k+ ratings
Psychology
Memoir
Mental Health
The Dance of Connection
by Harriet Lerner • 2001
How to Talk to Someone When You're Mad, Hurt, Scared, Frustrated, Insulted, Betrayed, or Desperate
4.06
4k+
Psychology
Self Help
Relationships
The Dance of Connection Summary
The Dance of Connection
How to Talk to Someone When You're Mad, Hurt, Scared, Frustrated, Insulted, Betrayed, or Desperate
by Harriet Lerner 2001 256 pages
4.06
4k+ ratings
Psychology
Self Help
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