Self-Help

The Velveteen Principles By Toni Raiten-D’Antonio Book Review & Analysis
In a world often obsessed with surface appearances and fleeting trends, The Velveteen Principles: A Guide to Becoming Real by Toni Raiten-D’Antonio, published in 2005, offers a profound and timeless exploration of what it truly means to be authentic. Raiten-D’Antonio, a psychotherapist and executive coach, draws inspiration from Margery Williams’ classic children’s book, The Velveteen

The Success Principles(TM) By Jack Canfield, Janet Switzer Book Review & Analysis
The Success Principles™: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be, by Jack Canfield with Janet Switzer, published in 2005, is a comprehensive guide to achieving personal and professional success. Canfield, best known as the co-creator of the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series, brings his decades of experience in

Naomi’s Breakthrough Guide By Naomi Judd, Laura Morton Book Review & Analysis
In 2004, Naomi’s Breakthrough Guide: 20 Choices to Transform Your Life, co-authored by Naomi Judd and Laura Morton, was published, marking a significant moment in the self-help genre. This wasn’t just another guide; it was a deeply personal journey shared by a woman who had faced immense struggles, from a difficult childhood to debilitating depression.

Goblin Mode By McKayla Coyle Book Review & Analysis
Goblin Mode, penned by the insightful McKayla Coyle and published in 2023, isn’t your typical self-help manual. It’s a raw, sometimes uncomfortable, yet deeply relatable exploration of embracing the less polished, less socially acceptable parts of ourselves. Coyle, known for her candid writing on mental health and personal growth, brings a unique blend of vulnerability