Top-Rated Self-Help Books

The highest-rated self-help books on Open Library that we have summarized, each with at least 25 reader ratings.

8 books · Self-Help

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  1. Cover of The Richest man in Babylon1

    The Richest man in Babylon

    George S. Clason

    4.2(135)~3 h book1926

    Discover essential financial lessons from George S. Clason's classic. Learn to save, invest, and build wealth wisely with Babylon's timeless parables.

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  2. Cover of Can't hurt me2

    Can't hurt me

    David Goggins

    4.2(202)~5 h 20 min book2018

    Explore David Goggins' inspiring memoir of resilience, overcoming adversity, and transforming pain into strength. A must-read for mental toughness enthusiasts.

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  3. Cover of the power of positive thinking3

    the power of positive thinking

    norman vincent peale

    4.1(128)~4 h 10 min book1952

    Discover the transformative power of positive thinking with Norman Vincent Peale's classic self-help book. Achieve success through belief and affirmations.

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  4. Cover of Atomic Habits4

    Atomic Habits

    James Clear

    4.0(1,437)~4 h 20 min book2016

    Discover the power of small changes in 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear. Learn proven strategies to build good habits and break bad ones.

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  5. Cover of Big magic5

    Big magic

    Elizabeth Gilbert

    3.9(28)~4 h book2014

    Explore creativity and inspiration in Big Magic. Elizabeth Gilbert offers insights to help you embrace your imaginative potential beyond fear.

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  6. Cover of Mindset6

    Mindset

    Carol Dweck

    3.8(59)~4 h 30 min book2006

    Discover how a growth mindset can transform your life. Learn resilience, embrace challenges, and achieve success with insights from Carol Dweck's 'Mindset'.

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  7. Cover of the secret7

    the secret

    rondha byrne

    3.7(67)~3 h 20 min book2000

    Discover how 'The Secret' reveals the Law of Attraction to transform your life through positive thinking and manifestation.

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  8. Cover of 5 am club8

    5 am club

    Robin sharma

    3.5(47)~5 h book2018

    Discover the power of early rising with Robin Sharma's The 5 AM Club. Unlock productivity and creativity through a structured morning routine.

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