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Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "self-help"
Why Self-Help Books That Promise Happiness Are a Scam
Vanessa Richmond, The Tyee. May 30, 2010.
Bestseller lists brim with books promising simple solutions for what used to be called the human condition. It's not that easy.
New Popular Self-Help Books Share One Message: You're an Idiot
Caitlin Carpenter, Christian Science Monitor. February 17, 2008.
Once known for gentle cheerleading and encouragement, the genre now berates readers with sharp criticism for personal shortcomings.