50 Self-help Classic

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"A tremendous resource for anyone seeking a ‘bite-sized’ look at the philosophies of many self-help legends, including sacred scriptures."

STEPHEN R. COVEY noted author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

"An exceptional and diverse collection for anyone interested in understanding the possibilities of the self."

ELLEN LANGER, professor of university, HARVARD UNIVERSITY, and author of MINDFULNESS

"Soon to become the 51st classic!"

WARREN BENNIS, BEST-SELLING author of BECOMING A LEADER

This is the first and only "bitesized" guide to the works that have captured the imagination of millions and inspired readers everywhere to follow their dreams. An introduction to the self-help phenomenon with list and thematic guide to the best works.

50 commentaries on 50 classic works: the story of each book's writing, their life-changing ideas, their impact, representative quotes, the meaning of each book 'in a nutshell', and cross-referencing to similar classics.

Named by Shape magazine (US) as one of the 'Ten best self-help guides' along with titles by Stephen Covey, Dale Carnegie and Miguel Ruiz.

Winner, 2004 Benjamin Franklin Award (US), Finalist, 2004 Foreword Magazine Book of the Year (US). Translated into 16 languages, sold in 25 countries.