Nonfiction
Get Better at Life
Self-improvement that's actually worth the shelf space.
14 books · ranked
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Atomic Habits
A practical, evidence-based system for tiny changes that compound; the modern standard on habits.
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
A principle-led framework for personal and professional effectiveness; a perennial bestseller.
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How to Win Friends and Influence People
Timeless advice on dealing with people; old-fashioned but still surprisingly useful.
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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
A blunt antidote to relentless positivity; choosing what's actually worth caring about.
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The Power of Habit
How habits work in people, companies and societies, and how to change them; readable and useful.
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Deep Work
Why focused, distraction-free work is rare and valuable, and how to cultivate it.
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Grit
The case that passion and perseverance matter more than talent; research-backed and motivating.
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Daring Greatly
Why vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness; a warm, research-led argument for showing up.
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12 Rules for Life
Duplicate of https://openlibrary.org/books/OL27241047M/12_Rules_For_Life_Paperback
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A child called "it"
This book chronicles the unforgettable account of one of the most severe child abuse cases in California history. It is the story of Dave Pelzer, who was brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally
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A second chicken soup for the woman's soul
There are many ways to define a woman: daughter, mother, wife, professional, friend, student... We are each special and unique, yet we share a common connection. What bonds all women are our mutual ex
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After You
"How do you move on after losing the person you loved? How do you build a life worth living? Louisa Clark is no longer just an ordinary girl living an ordinary life. After the transformative six month
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Ai hen chih chien
Profiles of men who emotionally abuse women and the women who are attracted to them are accompanied by advice for women who want to improve or terminate misogynistic relationships while increasing the
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Battlefield of the Mind
A WAR IS RAGING. YOUR MIND IS THE BATTLEFIELD. Worry, doubt, confusion, depression, anger, and feelings of condemnation...all these are attacks on the mind. If you suffer from negative thoughts, take