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Self Help Book Summaries

Trauma
by Paul Conti • 2021
Trauma spreads through shame, distorting brains and crossing generations, but it can be broken.
3.73
2k+
Trauma Summary
Trauma
Trauma spreads through shame, distorting brains and crossing generations, but it can be broken.
by Paul Conti 2021 200 pages
3.73
2k+ ratings
A Separate Reality
by Carlos Castaneda • 1971
A Yaqui sorcerer shows his apprentice the silence that makes the everyday world dissolve.
4.09
19k+
A Separate Reality Summary
A Separate Reality
A Yaqui sorcerer shows his apprentice the silence that makes the everyday world dissolve.
by Carlos Castaneda 1971 272 pages
4.09
19k+ ratings
You Are Here
by Thich Nhat Hanh • 2004
We spend our lives running from now. A Zen master on slowing down enough to arrive.
4.30
12k+
You Are Here Summary
You Are Here
We spend our lives running from now. A Zen master on slowing down enough to arrive.
by Thich Nhat Hanh 2004 165 pages
4.30
12k+ ratings
The Effortless Experience
by Matthew Dixon • 2013
Delight doesn't build loyalty. Ease does. And the ratio is four to one.
3.94
1k+
The Effortless Experience Summary
The Effortless Experience
Delight doesn't build loyalty. Ease does. And the ratio is four to one.
by Matthew Dixon 2013 327 pages
3.94
1k+ ratings
No-Drama Discipline
by Daniel J. Siegel • 2014
A meltdown is an undeveloped brain, not defiance. The discipline that teaches instead of punishes.
4.25
26k+
No-Drama Discipline Summary
No-Drama Discipline
A meltdown is an undeveloped brain, not defiance. The discipline that teaches instead of punishes.
by Daniel J. Siegel 2014 290 pages
4.25
26k+ ratings
The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need
by Joanna Martine Woolfolk • 1982
A manual for reading the Moon, houses, and aspects. Sun signs are just the opening line.
4.28
5k+
The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need Summary
The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need
A manual for reading the Moon, houses, and aspects. Sun signs are just the opening line.
by Joanna Martine Woolfolk 1982 461 pages
4.28
5k+ ratings
Forgive
by Timothy J. Keller • 2022
Forgiveness is a promise made before the feelings catch up. The Christian path through resentment.
4.59
4k+
Forgive Summary
Forgive
Forgiveness is a promise made before the feelings catch up. The Christian path through resentment.
by Timothy J. Keller 2022 250 pages
4.59
4k+ ratings
ADHD
by Thom Hartmann • 2019
What if ADHD traits are an evolutionary adaptation mismatched with modern life?
4.08
500+
ADHD Summary
ADHD
What if ADHD traits are an evolutionary adaptation mismatched with modern life?
by Thom Hartmann 2019 240 pages
4.08
500+ ratings
The Spirit of Kaizen
by Robert Maurer • 2012
Change terrifies the brain; the Japanese fix is steps so tiny the panic never wakes up.
4.08
1k+
The Spirit of Kaizen Summary
The Spirit of Kaizen
Change terrifies the brain; the Japanese fix is steps so tiny the panic never wakes up.
by Robert Maurer 2012 173 pages
4.08
1k+ ratings
As a Man Thinketh
by James Allen • 1902
Health, character, and circumstance are thought-made. A century-old manual for becoming the builder.
4.24
97k+
As a Man Thinketh Summary
As a Man Thinketh
Health, character, and circumstance are thought-made. A century-old manual for becoming the builder.
by James Allen 1902 26 pages
4.24
97k+ ratings
The Naked Warrior
by Pavel Tsatsouline • 2003
Two bodyweight moves, ancient tension secrets, and a practice method that never exhausts you.
4.06
1k+
The Naked Warrior Summary
The Naked Warrior
Two bodyweight moves, ancient tension secrets, and a practice method that never exhausts you.
by Pavel Tsatsouline 2003 218 pages
4.06
1k+ ratings
Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming
by Stephen LaBerge • 1989
Learn to notice when you are dreaming, and then rewrite the script: the original training manual.
4.22
3k+
Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming Summary
Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming
Learn to notice when you are dreaming, and then rewrite the script: the original training manual.
by Stephen LaBerge 1989 335 pages
4.22
3k+ ratings
The Bed of Procrustes
by Nassim Nicholas Taleb • 2010
Real knowledge shrinks, not grows. A contrarian's concentrated case for learning what to ignore.
3.78
11k+
The Bed of Procrustes Summary
The Bed of Procrustes
Real knowledge shrinks, not grows. A contrarian's concentrated case for learning what to ignore.
by Nassim Nicholas Taleb 2010 112 pages
3.78
11k+ ratings
How to Launch a Brand
by Fabian Geyrhalter • 2020
Where brand names come from, how logos earn attention, and what turns a business into a brand.
3.90
191
How to Launch a Brand Summary
How to Launch a Brand
Where brand names come from, how logos earn attention, and what turns a business into a brand.
by Fabian Geyrhalter 2020 122 pages
3.90
191 ratings
The Dhandho Investor
by Mohnish Pabrai • 2007
Buy simple businesses at steep discounts and bet heavily: the motel owner's stock method.
4.22
9k+
The Dhandho Investor Summary
The Dhandho Investor
Buy simple businesses at steep discounts and bet heavily: the motel owner's stock method.
by Mohnish Pabrai 2007 208 pages
4.22
9k+ ratings
Lost Connections
by Johann Hari • 2018
What if depression signals disconnection, not disease: we've lost community, meaning, nature.
4.26
41k+
Lost Connections Summary
Lost Connections
What if depression signals disconnection, not disease: we've lost community, meaning, nature.
by Johann Hari 2018 416 pages
4.26
41k+ ratings
Innumeracy
by John Allen Paulos • 1988
A lottery ticket, a medical test, a sensational statistic: when smart people can't do the math.
3.78
5k+
Innumeracy Summary
Innumeracy
A lottery ticket, a medical test, a sensational statistic: when smart people can't do the math.
by John Allen Paulos 1988 209 pages
3.78
5k+ ratings
The Motivation Myth
by Jeff Haden • 2018
Motivation is a reward, not a prerequisite. A daily system for starting without it.
3.77
4k+
The Motivation Myth Summary
The Motivation Myth
Motivation is a reward, not a prerequisite. A daily system for starting without it.
by Jeff Haden 2018 288 pages
3.77
4k+ ratings
The Seasons of Life
by Jim Rohn • 1981
Four seasons, one cycle: the attitude you bring to each is the whole game.
4.32
1k+
The Seasons of Life Summary
The Seasons of Life
Four seasons, one cycle: the attitude you bring to each is the whole game.
by Jim Rohn 1981 119 pages
4.32
1k+ ratings
The Law of Attraction
by Mitesh Khatri • 2016
Your inner frequency shapes your reality. Here is how to dial in the life you want.
4.28
144
The Law of Attraction Summary
The Law of Attraction
Your inner frequency shapes your reality. Here is how to dial in the life you want.
by Mitesh Khatri 2016 232 pages
4.28
144 ratings
The Great Cholesterol Myth
by Jonny Bowden • 2012
Cholesterol doesn't drive heart attacks. Inflammation does. What to test, eat, and do instead.
4.33
3k+
The Great Cholesterol Myth Summary
The Great Cholesterol Myth
Cholesterol doesn't drive heart attacks. Inflammation does. What to test, eat, and do instead.
by Jonny Bowden 2012 240 pages
4.33
3k+ ratings
From the Core
by John Wineland • 2022
A masculinity built on presence and total responsibility instead of performance and conquest.
4.41
241
From the Core Summary
From the Core
A masculinity built on presence and total responsibility instead of performance and conquest.
by John Wineland 2022 226 pages
4.41
241 ratings
The Life You Were Born to Live
by Dan Millman • 1993
One digit from your birth date holds your purpose and the obstacle that defines it.
4.14
2k+
The Life You Were Born to Live Summary
The Life You Were Born to Live
One digit from your birth date holds your purpose and the obstacle that defines it.
by Dan Millman 1993 468 pages
4.14
2k+ ratings
Personality Plus
by Florence Littauer • 1983
Identify your personality blend among four ancient types, then learn to read and adapt to anyone.
4.19
10k+
Personality Plus Summary
Personality Plus
Identify your personality blend among four ancient types, then learn to read and adapt to anyone.
by Florence Littauer 1983 208 pages
4.19
10k+ ratings
Unscripted - The Great Rat-Race Escape
by M.J. DeMarco • 2021
A five-part framework for building a business that runs itself so you can walk away.
4.47
500+
Unscripted - The Great Rat-Race Escape Summary
Unscripted - The Great Rat-Race Escape
A five-part framework for building a business that runs itself so you can walk away.
by M.J. DeMarco 2021 450 pages
4.47
500+ ratings
How Not to Be Wrong
by Jordan Ellenberg • 2014
Your brain defaults to straight lines. Math reveals the curves that keep you from being wrong.
3.95
21k+
How Not to Be Wrong Summary
How Not to Be Wrong
Your brain defaults to straight lines. Math reveals the curves that keep you from being wrong.
by Jordan Ellenberg 2014 480 pages
3.95
21k+ ratings
The Hidden Power of Prayer and Fasting
by Mahesh Chavda • 1998
When prayer stalls, one biblical pairing intensifies authority and shatters stubborn resistance.
4.31
500+
The Hidden Power of Prayer and Fasting Summary
The Hidden Power of Prayer and Fasting
When prayer stalls, one biblical pairing intensifies authority and shatters stubborn resistance.
by Mahesh Chavda 1998 176 pages
4.31
500+ ratings
Writing That Works
by Kenneth Roman • 1981
From emails to proposals, the enduring rules for business writing that gets read and gets results.
3.72
1k+
Writing That Works Summary
Writing That Works
From emails to proposals, the enduring rules for business writing that gets read and gets results.
by Kenneth Roman 1981 210 pages
3.72
1k+ ratings
How Learning Works
by Susan A. Ambrose • 2010
The research behind why students forget your best lecture, and what actually makes learning durable.
4.12
1k+
How Learning Works Summary
How Learning Works
The research behind why students forget your best lecture, and what actually makes learning durable.
by Susan A. Ambrose 2010 301 pages
4.12
1k+ ratings
Immediate Action
by Thibaut Meurisse • 2021
Seven days to break the procrastination loop: act before you feel ready, and the drive follows.
4.13
2k+
Immediate Action Summary
Immediate Action
Seven days to break the procrastination loop: act before you feel ready, and the drive follows.
by Thibaut Meurisse 2021 66 pages
4.13
2k+ ratings
Work Clean
by Dan Charnas • 2016
The kitchen discipline that tames chaos: a daily method to organize your time, space, and attention.
4.08
2k+
Work Clean Summary
Work Clean
The kitchen discipline that tames chaos: a daily method to organize your time, space, and attention.
by Dan Charnas 2016 304 pages
4.08
2k+ ratings
Life Between Lives
by Michael Newton • 2004
The hypnotic method that heals present-day suffering by finding its origins in past lives.
4.24
1k+
Life Between Lives Summary
Life Between Lives
The hypnotic method that heals present-day suffering by finding its origins in past lives.
by Michael Newton 2004 240 pages
4.24
1k+ ratings
The Emerald Tablet of Hermes & The Kybalion
by Hermes Trismegistus • 2008
Before The Secret, there were seven laws. One says the entire universe is made of thought.
4.42
500+
The Emerald Tablet of Hermes & The Kybalion Summary
The Emerald Tablet of Hermes & The Kybalion
Before The Secret, there were seven laws. One says the entire universe is made of thought.
by Hermes Trismegistus 2008 126 pages
4.42
500+ ratings
The Master Key System
by Charles F. Haanel • 1912
Twenty-four lessons to train the mind so precisely that reality begins to reflect your thoughts.
4.21
7k+
The Master Key System Summary
The Master Key System
Twenty-four lessons to train the mind so precisely that reality begins to reflect your thoughts.
by Charles F. Haanel 1912 475 pages
4.21
7k+ ratings
The ADHD Advantage
by Dale Archer • 2015
Your restless brain is optimized for crisis, creativity, and corner offices. The owner's manual.
3.55
1k+
The ADHD Advantage Summary
The ADHD Advantage
Your restless brain is optimized for crisis, creativity, and corner offices. The owner's manual.
by Dale Archer 2015 304 pages
3.55
1k+ ratings
Cultish
by Amanda Montell • 2021
The secret grammar shared by Jim Jones, your spin instructor, and the QAnon guy next door.
3.80
100k+
Cultish Summary
Cultish
The secret grammar shared by Jim Jones, your spin instructor, and the QAnon guy next door.
by Amanda Montell 2021 309 pages
3.80
100k+ ratings
Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess
by Caroline Leaf • 2021
Five daily steps to catch mental clutter, rewire your brain, and break the anxiety loop.
3.36
4k+
Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess Summary
Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess
Five daily steps to catch mental clutter, rewire your brain, and break the anxiety loop.
by Caroline Leaf 2021 313 pages
3.36
4k+ ratings
The Art of Coaching Teams
by Elena Aguilar • 2016
Trust, conflict, and protected time: three overlooked ingredients that transform school teams.
4.30
500+
The Art of Coaching Teams Summary
The Art of Coaching Teams
Trust, conflict, and protected time: three overlooked ingredients that transform school teams.
by Elena Aguilar 2016 280 pages
4.30
500+ ratings
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families
by Stephen R. Covey • 2014
Classic productivity habits, remade for families: shared purpose, protected time, real listening.
4.13
11k+
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families Summary
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families
Classic productivity habits, remade for families: shared purpose, protected time, real listening.
by Stephen R. Covey 2014 390 pages
4.13
11k+ ratings
Don't Shoot the Dog!
by Karen Pryor • 1984
Dolphin training, applied to your spouse, your boss, and the habits you cannot break.
4.24
6k+
Don't Shoot the Dog! Summary
Don't Shoot the Dog!
Dolphin training, applied to your spouse, your boss, and the habits you cannot break.
by Karen Pryor 1984 224 pages
4.24
6k+ ratings
Story Driven
by Bernadette Jiwa • 2018
Most strategy starts with the market. The best strategy starts with the mirror.
3.85
500+
Story Driven Summary
Story Driven
Most strategy starts with the market. The best strategy starts with the mirror.
by Bernadette Jiwa 2018 176 pages
3.85
500+ ratings
Dream Big, Think Small
by Jeff Manion • 2017
Great lives are built on small habits, a sustainable pace, and a weekly stop to refuel.
4.34
235
Dream Big, Think Small Summary
Dream Big, Think Small
Great lives are built on small habits, a sustainable pace, and a weekly stop to refuel.
by Jeff Manion 2017 223 pages
4.34
235 ratings
Self-Compassion
by Kristin Neff • 2011
Forget self-esteem: the research-backed alternative that works precisely when you fall short.
4.13
26k+
Self-Compassion Summary
Self-Compassion
Forget self-esteem: the research-backed alternative that works precisely when you fall short.
by Kristin Neff 2011 320 pages
4.13
26k+ ratings
The JOLT Effect
by Matthew Dixon • 2022
Most lost deals die from 'let me think,' not 'no.' How high performers close the indecisive.
4.09
500+
The JOLT Effect Summary
The JOLT Effect
Most lost deals die from 'let me think,' not 'no.' How high performers close the indecisive.
by Matthew Dixon 2022 254 pages
4.09
500+ ratings
The Closer's Survival Guide
by Grant Cardone • 2009
A hundred proven closes and the mental armor to deliver them when it counts.
4.13
1k+
The Closer's Survival Guide Summary
The Closer's Survival Guide
A hundred proven closes and the mental armor to deliver them when it counts.
by Grant Cardone 2009
4.13
1k+ ratings
Drive
by Daniel H. Pink • 2009
Carrots and sticks backfire on anything requiring thought. What actually drives creative work.
3.95
100k+
Drive Summary
Drive
Carrots and sticks backfire on anything requiring thought. What actually drives creative work.
by Daniel H. Pink 2009 242 pages
3.95
100k+ ratings
Gravitas
by Caroline Goyder • 2014
Speak so the room leans in: a voice coach's system for projecting authority without faking it.
3.76
500+
Gravitas Summary
Gravitas
Speak so the room leans in: a voice coach's system for projecting authority without faking it.
by Caroline Goyder 2014 250 pages
3.76
500+ ratings
Every Man's Battle
by Stephen F. Arterburn • 2000
One reflex feeds the cycle of lust. Retrain it over six weeks, and the fight shifts.
3.89
7k+
Every Man's Battle Summary
Every Man's Battle
One reflex feeds the cycle of lust. Retrain it over six weeks, and the fight shifts.
by Stephen F. Arterburn 2000 313 pages
3.89
7k+ ratings
The Will to Meaning
by Viktor E. Frankl • 1969
Beyond pleasure and power: the human drive for meaning, and why it survives even in suffering.
4.23
4k+
The Will to Meaning Summary
The Will to Meaning
Beyond pleasure and power: the human drive for meaning, and why it survives even in suffering.
by Viktor E. Frankl 1969 172 pages
4.23
4k+ ratings
The Self-Driven Child
by William Stixrud • 2018
Control is the key to a child's well-being, not pressure. How to give it without chaos.
4.33
7k+
The Self-Driven Child Summary
The Self-Driven Child
Control is the key to a child's well-being, not pressure. How to give it without chaos.
by William Stixrud 2018 384 pages
4.33
7k+ ratings
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