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Self-Help Books
Author: Sandra K. Dolby
language: en
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Release Date: 2010-10-01
Understanding instead of lamenting the popularity of self-help books Based on a reading of more than three hundred self-help books, Sandra K. Dolby examines this remarkably popular genre to define "self-help" in a way that's compelling to academics and lay readers alike. Self-Help Books also offers an interpretation of why these books are so popular, arguing that they continue the well-established American penchant for self-education, they articulate problems of daily life and their supposed solutions, and that they present their content in a form and style that is accessible rather than arcane. Using tools associated with folklore studies, Dolby then examines how the genre makes use of stories, aphorisms, and a worldview that is at once traditional and contemporary. The overarching premise of the study is that self-help books, much like fairy tales, take traditional materials, especially stories and ideas, and recast them into extended essays that people happily read, think about, try to apply, and then set aside when a new embodiment of the genre comes along.
The Last Self-Help Book You'll Ever Need
"You can't love someone until you learn to love yourself." "Being healthy means being in touch with your feelings." "Never lose hope." These are self-evident truths, right?Wrong charges best-selling psychologist Paul Pearsall in this provocative new book. Though everyone from talk show hosts to politicians mouths these platitudes, and self-help bibles are a dime a dozen, their advice simply hasn't't helped us live happier or more satisfying lives. Pearsall cites scientific evidence to challenge what he calls the McMorals of self-potentialism: the unsubstantiated prescriptions, programs, guarantees, and gurus that define our pursuit of The Good Life. His message is timely: we're fed up with truisms masquerading as truth, and hungry for self-help that really helps. Filled with groundbreaking research and inspiring true stories from Dr. Pearsall's clinical practice, The Last Self-Help Book You'll Ever Need offers a powerful antidote to the mindless mental languishing that characterizes so much of modern life. The solution is not just to "get tough and suck it up." Instead, Pearsall offers powerful if counterintuitive strategies. By abandoning the mandate to "stay hopeful," for example, we can begin to savor today rather than focus desperately on tomorrow. By allowing ourselves the natural process of grieving instead of relentlessly treating grief as a disease, we can recover from tragedy. With Pearsall's lively and informative roadmap to psychological health, we can say "goodbye" to our inner child and "hello" to a better life.
The NO-BS Self-Help Book
“I have read 211 self-help books, yet this one has taught me the most.” — Sarah, avid self-help reader. “I wish I could un-read it and experience the joy of reading it for the first time once more.” — David, beta reader & copy editor. Attention all individuals seeking personal growth and wanting to step into their full potential! It's a common misconception that school teaches us everything we need to know, but the truth is, our education is just the tip of the iceberg. It's time to break free from the monotony and step into your full potential. In today's fast-paced world, it can be challenging to find time for personal development with distractions like the Internet, social media, and daily responsibilities. But what if I told you there's a solution that will save you time and provide you with the knowledge you need to live an unusually productive, extremely prodigious, and exceptionally influential life? Enter the world of book summaries. Books are the number one source for personal growth and change, but who has the time to read a 500-page brick in this busy world we live in? Book summaries provide you with the gist of various topics and issues in a fraction of the time it takes to read the full book. They are focused on facts and the original content, so you can quickly memorize and recall the main points and author. Every summary in my book wraps up with an 'Impact Summary', offering actionable steps and key lessons you can learn from it to leapfrog you towards success. Schools and universities can only teach us so much. True learning is a continuous process, and life never stops teaching us. That's why financial literacy, productivity, communication, and health are crucial life skills if you want to succeed. But with millions of results for "personal finance books" on Google, where do you even begin? The author has done the hard work for you, reading through the most influential books in the four categories and condensing the most important concepts into one easily digestible and time-saving package. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your life and achieve your full potential.