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50 Self-Help Classics

Summary

Discover the books that have already changed the lives of millions. This award-winning, unabridged guide to the "literature of possibility" surveys fifty of the all-time classics, giving you their key ideas, insights, and applications, everything you need to know to start benefiting from these legendary works.From the ancient teachings of Buddha and The Bhagavad-Gita, to the early American wisdom of Emerson and Thoreau, to such contemporary giants as Wayne Dyer, Joseph Campbell, Daniel Goleman, and Norman Vincent Peale, these are the most influential thinkers and motivators spanning the world's religions, cultures, philosophies, and centuries.As you hear more about the landmark works of such blockbuster best-selling authors as Deepak Chopra, Phil McGraw, Anthony Robbins, Marianne Williamson, and more, you will learn how to:● Change your thoughts to change your life● Set goals and follow your dreams● Appreciate your depth● Transform yourself and your world