I think I can say I hate most self-help books. I think. I like books that teach you about your brain, body, or society. Don't tell me what to do. You don't know what I can do.Some books are considered self-help, but they aren't really telling you to do everything on your own. For example, books like The Wisdom of Your Body. I wasn't going to read it because it is in the self-help genre.One definition of self-help:Self-help is the collection of publicly available information... more

Reading Bluewater Walkabout: Into Africa: Finding Healing Through Travel by Tina Dreffin. It reminds me not to talk about every little thing. For example, I don't care about her sister's wedding. What does that have to do with finding healing through travel?I'm not going to any characters in my book. Sure, I will mention my boss or a coworker, but only one may have a name. And it's not my whole life story. I may love this book, but now I get what people... more