50 Self-Help Classics: 50 Inspirational Books to Transform Your Life

Thousands of books have been written offering the "secrets" to personal potential, fulfillment, and happiness, how to walk The Road Less Traveled, Win Friends a...nd Influence People, or Awaken the Giant Within. But which are the all-time classics? Which ones really can change your life?Tom Butler-Bowdon has cut through the bewildering array of choices to compile - for the first time - fifty of the most important life-changing ideas into this one book. From the 2nd century Meditations of Marcus Aurelius to contemporary Stephen Covey, Buddha to Deepak Chopra, Thoreau to Ayn Rand, Butler-Bowdon summarizes each work's key ideas and finally makes clear how the insights from these legendary works can educate, affirm, and motivate anyone searching for the inspiration to make a meaningful life change.With total sales of over 150 million copies, the 50 classics examined here represent the very best of what has become known only since the early 20th century as "self-help" - from the wisdom of ancient philosophy and religion to the proven techniques of contemporary business and motivational gurus. This is the first and only "bite-sized" guide to the works that have captured the imagination of millions and inspired readers everywhere to follow their dreams.Detailed info »« Brief info