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Self Help Book Summaries

Love Does
by Bob Goff • 2012
You don't need more faith. You need to do something with what you have.
4.31
100k+
Love Does Summary
Love Does
You don't need more faith. You need to do something with what you have.
by Bob Goff 2012 224 pages
4.31
100k+ ratings
Quantum Success
by Sandra Anne Taylor • 2006
Your energy broadcasts a signal. Tune it right and wealth, joy, and opportunity find you.
4.27
491
Quantum Success Summary
Quantum Success
Your energy broadcasts a signal. Tune it right and wealth, joy, and opportunity find you.
by Sandra Anne Taylor 2006 270 pages
4.27
491 ratings
The Toyota Way Fieldbook
by Jeffrey K. Liker • 2005
Most lean books end at principles; this one starts with the routines that make them daily reality.
4.18
500+
The Toyota Way Fieldbook Summary
The Toyota Way Fieldbook
Most lean books end at principles; this one starts with the routines that make them daily reality.
by Jeffrey K. Liker 2005 476 pages
4.18
500+ ratings
Siddhartha's Brain
by James Kingsland • 2016
The mind's idle state breeds anxiety and craving. Neuroscience shows why an ancient cure works.
4.09
1k+
Siddhartha's Brain Summary
Siddhartha's Brain
The mind's idle state breeds anxiety and craving. Neuroscience shows why an ancient cure works.
by James Kingsland 2016 352 pages
4.09
1k+ ratings
The 6 Phase Meditation Method
by Vishen Lakhiani • 2022
A daily protocol that doesn't clear your mind but fills it, six phases for fifteen minutes.
4.14
500+
The 6 Phase Meditation Method Summary
The 6 Phase Meditation Method
A daily protocol that doesn't clear your mind but fills it, six phases for fifteen minutes.
by Vishen Lakhiani 2022 224 pages
4.14
500+ ratings
The Mindful Body
by Ellen J. Langer • 2023
What you believe about your health changes your body more than what is objectively true.
3.80
2k+
The Mindful Body Summary
The Mindful Body
What you believe about your health changes your body more than what is objectively true.
by Ellen J. Langer 2023 288 pages
3.80
2k+ ratings
Teach Yourself How to Learn
by Saundra Yancy McGuire • 2018
You think you know it until the test proves otherwise. Here’s how to know before.
4.14
500+
Teach Yourself How to Learn Summary
Teach Yourself How to Learn
You think you know it until the test proves otherwise. Here’s how to know before.
by Saundra Yancy McGuire 2018 176 pages
4.14
500+ ratings
Master Your Learning
by Thibaut Meurisse • 2022
Passion picks the subject; a system locks it in place. How to build both.
4.27
163
Master Your Learning Summary
Master Your Learning
Passion picks the subject; a system locks it in place. How to build both.
by Thibaut Meurisse 2022 269 pages
4.27
163 ratings
High School English Grammar and Composition
by P.C. Wren • 1935
Grammar isn't guesswork. The systematic classic that builds clear writing from the ground up.
4.17
1k+
High School English Grammar and Composition Summary
High School English Grammar and Composition
Grammar isn't guesswork. The systematic classic that builds clear writing from the ground up.
by P.C. Wren 1935 431 pages
4.17
1k+ ratings
The Half of It
by Madison Beer • 2023
Leaked nudes made her infamous at fifteen. She was a minor; the internet blamed her anyway.
4.16
9k+
The Half of It Summary
The Half of It
Leaked nudes made her infamous at fifteen. She was a minor; the internet blamed her anyway.
by Madison Beer 2023 176 pages
4.16
9k+ ratings
Quantum Psychology
by Robert Anton Wilson • 1990
Every perception is a wager, and one small word in English stacks the odds against you.
4.23
2k+
Quantum Psychology Summary
Quantum Psychology
Every perception is a wager, and one small word in English stacks the odds against you.
by Robert Anton Wilson 1990 202 pages
4.23
2k+ ratings
The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need
by Andrew Tobias • 1978
Why saving a dollar beats earning two, and why your broker is not your friend.
3.89
4k+
The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need Summary
The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need
Why saving a dollar beats earning two, and why your broker is not your friend.
by Andrew Tobias 1978 287 pages
3.89
4k+ ratings
18 Minutes
by Peter Bregman • 2011
Choose five focus areas for the year. An 18-minute daily ritual handles the rest.
3.81
5k+
18 Minutes Summary
18 Minutes
Choose five focus areas for the year. An 18-minute daily ritual handles the rest.
by Peter Bregman 2011 288 pages
3.81
5k+ ratings
Food for Life
by Tim Spector • 2022
Thirty plant foods a week: the gut-health rule that beats any supplement or superfood.
4.23
4k+
Food for Life Summary
Food for Life
Thirty plant foods a week: the gut-health rule that beats any supplement or superfood.
by Tim Spector 2022
4.23
4k+ ratings
The Power of a Praying Parent
by Stormie Omartian • 1995
A prayer for every worry: thirty chapters covering your child's safety, character, faith.
4.48
7k+
The Power of a Praying Parent Summary
The Power of a Praying Parent
A prayer for every worry: thirty chapters covering your child's safety, character, faith.
by Stormie Omartian 1995 224 pages
4.48
7k+ ratings
The Getting Things Done Workbook
by David Allen • 2019
Your mind isn't a filing cabinet. Ten moves to capture, organize, and stay in control.
4.06
500+
The Getting Things Done Workbook Summary
The Getting Things Done Workbook
Your mind isn't a filing cabinet. Ten moves to capture, organize, and stay in control.
by David Allen 2019 224 pages
4.06
500+ ratings
The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows
by John Koenig • 2018
The feelings you've always had finally have names: an invented dictionary for the human condition.
4.45
6k+
The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows Summary
The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows
The feelings you've always had finally have names: an invented dictionary for the human condition.
by John Koenig 2018 272 pages
4.45
6k+ ratings
The Meaning of Marriage Study Guide
by Timothy J. Keller • 2015
Marriage designed for sacrifice, not fulfillment: a vision that reshapes the whole relationship.
4.27
217
The Meaning of Marriage Study Guide Summary
The Meaning of Marriage Study Guide
Marriage designed for sacrifice, not fulfillment: a vision that reshapes the whole relationship.
by Timothy J. Keller 2015 106 pages
4.27
217 ratings
Credibility
by James M. Kouzes • 1993
The only proof of leadership is keeping your word. Six disciplines that build that muscle.
3.90
500+
Credibility Summary
Credibility
The only proof of leadership is keeping your word. Six disciplines that build that muscle.
by James M. Kouzes 1993 368 pages
3.90
500+ ratings
How to be a High School Superstar
by Cal Newport • 2010
One real obsession beats a dozen resume fillers: doing less gets you in.
4.14
1k+
How to be a High School Superstar Summary
How to be a High School Superstar
One real obsession beats a dozen resume fillers: doing less gets you in.
by Cal Newport 2010 272 pages
4.14
1k+ ratings
Zen in the Martial Arts
by Joe Hyams • 1979
A black belt reveals how the dojo teaches patience, conquers fear, and builds a life philosophy.
4.19
4k+
Zen in the Martial Arts Summary
Zen in the Martial Arts
A black belt reveals how the dojo teaches patience, conquers fear, and builds a life philosophy.
by Joe Hyams 1979 144 pages
4.19
4k+ ratings
The Wisdom Codes
by Gregg Braden • 2020
Ancient words are brain code. The lines that calm fear, heal grief, and rewire neural pathways.
4.11
500+
The Wisdom Codes Summary
The Wisdom Codes
Ancient words are brain code. The lines that calm fear, heal grief, and rewire neural pathways.
by Gregg Braden 2020 199 pages
4.11
500+ ratings
Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life
by Wayne W. Dyer • 2007
An ancient Chinese manual for outsmarting your own mind. Works for 2,500 years, still works now.
4.25
22k+
Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life Summary
Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life
An ancient Chinese manual for outsmarting your own mind. Works for 2,500 years, still works now.
by Wayne W. Dyer 2007 392 pages
4.25
22k+ ratings
Changing Belief Systems With NLP
by Robert B. Dilts • 1990
Why affirmations fail: the NLP toolkit for rewriting deep beliefs, not just decorating the surface.
4.07
206
Changing Belief Systems With NLP Summary
Changing Belief Systems With NLP
Why affirmations fail: the NLP toolkit for rewriting deep beliefs, not just decorating the surface.
by Robert B. Dilts 1990 236 pages
4.07
206 ratings
The Gita Way- Secret Recipe to achieve the purpose of life
by Shweta Chandra • 2016
The Gita's recipe for purpose: act without clinging to results, sustain commitment through devotion.
3.82
1k+
The Gita Way- Secret Recipe to achieve the purpose of life Summary
The Gita Way- Secret Recipe to achieve the purpose of life
The Gita's recipe for purpose: act without clinging to results, sustain commitment through devotion.
by Shweta Chandra 2016 192 pages
3.82
1k+ ratings
Think on These Things
by J. Krishnamurti • 1964
Success is conformity disguised as achievement. The real work is learning to stand alone.
4.24
4k+
Think on These Things Summary
Think on These Things
Success is conformity disguised as achievement. The real work is learning to stand alone.
by J. Krishnamurti 1964 258 pages
4.24
4k+ ratings
Trump
by Donald J. Trump • 2004
The dealmaker's playbook: how to brand yourself, negotiate from strength, and think like a winner.
3.38
3k+
Trump Summary
Trump
The dealmaker's playbook: how to brand yourself, negotiate from strength, and think like a winner.
by Donald J. Trump 2004 320 pages
3.38
3k+ ratings
This Will Make You Smarter
by John Brockman • 2012
Leading scientists each make the case for the single concept they would install in every mind.
3.79
7k+
This Will Make You Smarter Summary
This Will Make You Smarter
Leading scientists each make the case for the single concept they would install in every mind.
by John Brockman 2012 399 pages
3.79
7k+ ratings
The Art of War and Other Classics of Eastern Thought
by Sun Tzu • 2013
The ancient Chinese text that turned war into a game of psychology, deception, and timing.
4.14
7k+
The Art of War and Other Classics of Eastern Thought Summary
The Art of War and Other Classics of Eastern Thought
The ancient Chinese text that turned war into a game of psychology, deception, and timing.
by Sun Tzu 2013 760 pages
4.14
7k+ ratings
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
by Sean Covey • 1999
Seven small shifts that build character, calm the drama, and get high school working for you.
4.09
500+
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Summary
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
Seven small shifts that build character, calm the drama, and get high school working for you.
by Sean Covey 1999 59 pages
4.09
500+ ratings
The Other Significant Others
by Rhaina Cohen • 2024
Two friends share a mortgage, a child, a life. Everyone asks if they're a couple.
3.93
5k+
The Other Significant Others Summary
The Other Significant Others
Two friends share a mortgage, a child, a life. Everyone asks if they're a couple.
by Rhaina Cohen 2024 320 pages
3.93
5k+ ratings
Multiple Streams of Income
by Robert G. Allen • 1998
Nine vehicles for earning money while you sleep, from real estate to the internet.
4.04
5k+
Multiple Streams of Income Summary
Multiple Streams of Income
Nine vehicles for earning money while you sleep, from real estate to the internet.
by Robert G. Allen 1998 336 pages
4.04
5k+ ratings
The Soul of Money
by Lynne Twist • 2003
Scarcity makes you chase more; sufficiency lets you direct what you have toward what matters.
3.88
4k+
The Soul of Money Summary
The Soul of Money
Scarcity makes you chase more; sufficiency lets you direct what you have toward what matters.
by Lynne Twist 2003 305 pages
3.88
4k+ ratings
Objective Communication
by Leonard Peikoff • 1980
Most communication floats free of reality. An Objectivist shows how to anchor yours in facts.
4.22
74
Objective Communication Summary
Objective Communication
Most communication floats free of reality. An Objectivist shows how to anchor yours in facts.
by Leonard Peikoff 1980 377 pages
4.22
74 ratings
The Science of Attraction
by Patrick King • 2017
Flirting follows a script, attraction runs on biology. The rules for making both work in your favor.
3.52
218
The Science of Attraction Summary
The Science of Attraction
Flirting follows a script, attraction runs on biology. The rules for making both work in your favor.
by Patrick King 2017 135 pages
3.52
218 ratings
Mindfulness in Plain English
by Henepola Gunaratana • 1992
Learn to meditate without the fluff: a straightforward path to seeing your mind clearly.
4.16
18k+
Mindfulness in Plain English Summary
Mindfulness in Plain English
Learn to meditate without the fluff: a straightforward path to seeing your mind clearly.
by Henepola Gunaratana 1992 208 pages
4.16
18k+ ratings
How to Write a Lot
by Paul J. Silvia • 2007
Schedule four hours. Track every word. Ignore the mood. The academic writing fix that ships papers.
4.07
5k+
How to Write a Lot Summary
How to Write a Lot
Schedule four hours. Track every word. Ignore the mood. The academic writing fix that ships papers.
by Paul J. Silvia 2007 145 pages
4.07
5k+ ratings
Mind Hacking Happiness Volume I
by Sean Webb • 2017
Most suffering is a math problem your mind gets wrong. The correction is simpler than you expect.
4.43
260
Mind Hacking Happiness Volume I Summary
Mind Hacking Happiness Volume I
Most suffering is a math problem your mind gets wrong. The correction is simpler than you expect.
by Sean Webb 2017 316 pages
4.43
260 ratings
KNOWN
by Mark W. Schaefer • 2017
Real influence is quiet. The playbook for earning it in a world obsessed with noise.
4.00
443
KNOWN Summary
KNOWN
Real influence is quiet. The playbook for earning it in a world obsessed with noise.
by Mark W. Schaefer 2017 257 pages
4.00
443 ratings
Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life
by Jason Hanson • 2015
Escape restraints, spot a tail, secure a room: spy skills for civilians.
3.64
2k+
Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life Summary
Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life
Escape restraints, spot a tail, secure a room: spy skills for civilians.
by Jason Hanson 2015 272 pages
3.64
2k+ ratings
Six Simple Rules
by Yves Morieux • 2014
Half of management time is meetings. Most team effort is wasted. Complexity isn't the culprit.
3.93
500+
Six Simple Rules Summary
Six Simple Rules
Half of management time is meetings. Most team effort is wasted. Complexity isn't the culprit.
by Yves Morieux 2014 240 pages
3.93
500+ ratings
The Project50
by Tom Peters • 1999
Turn any project into art: the contrarian rules for stunning, revolutionary, indispensable work.
4.04
247
The Project50 Summary
The Project50
Turn any project into art: the contrarian rules for stunning, revolutionary, indispensable work.
by Tom Peters 1999
4.04
247 ratings
The ABCs of Success
by Bob Proctor • 2001
The picture you carry of yourself sets your ceiling. Ten principles for drawing a bigger one.
4.25
500+
The ABCs of Success Summary
The ABCs of Success
The picture you carry of yourself sets your ceiling. Ten principles for drawing a bigger one.
by Bob Proctor 2001 226 pages
4.25
500+ ratings
A Course in Weight Loss
by Marianne Williamson • 2010
A diet cannot fix what self-hatred built. Surrender the fear underneath, and the body follows.
3.81
1k+
A Course in Weight Loss Summary
A Course in Weight Loss
A diet cannot fix what self-hatred built. Surrender the fear underneath, and the body follows.
by Marianne Williamson 2010 299 pages
3.81
1k+ ratings
Turning Pro
by Steven Pressfield • 2012
Amateur to pro is a daily choice, made fresh each morning, especially the bad ones.
4.15
14k+
Turning Pro Summary
Turning Pro
Amateur to pro is a daily choice, made fresh each morning, especially the bad ones.
by Steven Pressfield 2012 134 pages
4.15
14k+ ratings
The Ultra Mind Solution
by Mark Hyman • 2007
Depression is often a body problem, not a brain one. A six-week plan to repair both.
3.96
2k+
The Ultra Mind Solution Summary
The Ultra Mind Solution
Depression is often a body problem, not a brain one. A six-week plan to repair both.
by Mark Hyman 2007 447 pages
3.96
2k+ ratings
Quantum Marketing
by Raja Rajamannar • 2021
The marketing playbook died. A CMO's replacement runs on AI, brain science, and sensory design.
3.70
372
Quantum Marketing Summary
Quantum Marketing
The marketing playbook died. A CMO's replacement runs on AI, brain science, and sensory design.
by Raja Rajamannar 2021 240 pages
3.70
372 ratings
The End of Procrastination
by Petr Ludwig • 2013
Your emotional brain hijacks your plans. The system for putting the rational brain back in charge.
3.97
3k+
The End of Procrastination Summary
The End of Procrastination
Your emotional brain hijacks your plans. The system for putting the rational brain back in charge.
by Petr Ludwig 2013 272 pages
3.97
3k+ ratings
Creating Love
by John Bradshaw • 1992
The mask you built to survive childhood is now blocking love. Here's the way past it.
4.03
217
Creating Love Summary
Creating Love
The mask you built to survive childhood is now blocking love. Here's the way past it.
by John Bradshaw 1992 402 pages
4.03
217 ratings
Words That Change Minds
by Shelle Rose Charvet • 1995
Decode the motivation behind anyone's words, and you hold the script for getting their yes.
3.69
1k+
Words That Change Minds Summary
Words That Change Minds
Decode the motivation behind anyone's words, and you hold the script for getting their yes.
by Shelle Rose Charvet 1995 405 pages
3.69
1k+ ratings
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