Self-Help Books describes a diverse selection of titles that focus on self-discovery and self-improvement. The self-help genre is characterized by literature that shares research and advice to promote self-understanding and prompt changes in one's outlook or behavior, thus improving one's quality of life. The Self-Help Collection features texts that discuss topics ranging from business and personal finance to interpersonal relationships, mental health, and sexuality.
Publication year 1997
Genre Autobiography / Memoir, Nonfiction
Themes Relationships: Teams, Values/Ideas: Win & Lose, Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance
Tags Sports, Leadership/Organization/Management, Self Help, Business / Economics, Psychology, Psychology, Biography
Publication year 1975
Genre Reference/Text Book, Nonfiction
Themes Values/Ideas: Literature, Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance, Society: Education, Identity: Language
Tags American Literature, Self Help, Education, Education
Publication year 2021
Genre Essay Collection, Nonfiction
Themes Identity: Mental Health
Tags Race / Racism, Social Justice, Psychology, Self Help, Psychology, Mental Illness
Publication year 1974
Genre Book, Nonfiction
Tags Philosophy, Action / Adventure, Modern Classic Fiction, Auto/Biographical Fiction, Self Help, Psychology, Psychology, Philosophy, Travel Literature, Classic Fiction, Religion / Spirituality
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance was published in 1974. Told through the frame of a long motorcycle trip across America, the book explores life and how to best live it. The world of ideas takes center stage, providing both the conflict and resolution for living such a balanced approach to life. Perspectives from Eastern and Western philosophy and religion are referenced, highlighted, and explored, and through this exploration, the narrator addresses the pivotal... Read Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Summary
Publication year 2014
Genre Book, Nonfiction
Themes Values/Ideas: Science & Technology
Tags Business / Economics, Self Help, Leadership/Organization/Management, Science / Nature