Comments on: How do you think about self-help books?

By: los

los — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:00:59 +0000

A total waste of time. There is no Self to help.
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Personal experience.

By: Nic K

Nic K — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:34:59 +0000

all are just quick fixes
hate those really smiley people on the book covers
the Simpson’s spoofed them too
they all get a bit scary like a strict religion
may as well follow the Bible/Koran/Buddhist….
all have basic tenants of goodness and how to behave
perhaps I should write a book called
"Moderation, Moderation…
Common Sense, Common Sense…"
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in 70/80′s they seemed great and gave people another way of looking at things and were good to a point but have had their day

same as diet books, and such tele programs too

By: yellow mini

yellow mini — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:29:59 +0000

Nope, none at all.
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By: Eyedoc

Eyedoc — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:09:59 +0000

Self help books will definitely help authors in making some money.
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By: motley nut

motley nut — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:57:59 +0000

I’ve read a lot over the years but really believe that they make their authors wealthy and are not of lasting value to the reader.

There’s always that "flavor of the month" issue that generates a lot of books. But if we use common sense in our daily lives and do what feels right, we really don’t need all those books.

I would say the Co-Dependent books by Melody Beattie (think that was the author) were quite helpful, though.
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By: Viper_GP

Viper_GP — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:15:59 +0000

changed some things (small number of them)
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By: Cocktail

Cocktail — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:59:59 +0000

I think they are a pile of poo! Someone please tell my Mum to stop buying them thinking they are a good present!
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By: lonely dancer

lonely dancer — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:37:59 +0000

I am sorry I am allergic to self-help books. They often seem to be the product of some authors crisis. I was in deep, but I solved my problems, do you wanna know how? Then I can be a respected author. Puke!
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By: stardustinmyeyesofblue

stardustinmyeyesofblue — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:47:59 +0000

There's a book by Noel Edmonds (from the UK tv show Deal or No Deal) which is good- although you wouldn't expect it. You only need 20 mins and then your self-confidence is really up!
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By: tanzanite

tanzanite — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:22:59 +0000

For relationships I'd recommend Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. Alot of these authors are doctors or psychiatrists so they know what they are talking about as they have probably councilled alot of different couples.
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