50 Self-Help Classics vs Life, and how to survive it: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Life skills, Self-help techniques, Psychology, Self help
50 Self-Help Classics
Explore the life-changing ideas and words of some of our deepest thinkers, teachers, and sages.A brand new updated edition of the only book to distill the classic, life-chaging texts on happiness and fulfilment. New…
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Life, and how to survive it
Life and How To Survive It is a self help psychology book written in a conversational form, with Cleese asking questions about relationships, and his therapist Skynner answering them.
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- 50 Self-Help Classics is the quickest read — about 5 hours vs 7 for Life, and how to survive it.
- 50 Self-Help Classics has the widest readership — 963 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| 50 Self-Help Classics | Life, and how to survive it | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.9 (963) | 4.1 (438) |
| Hardcover | 3.0 (2) | — |
Reception
| 50 Self-Help Classics | Life, and how to survive it | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 963 | 438 |
| Editions | 3 | 9 |
| Want to read | 1938 | — |
| Reading it now | 280 | — |
| Written reviews | 96 | — |
| Pages | 292 | 424 |