18 books like Life, and how to survive it

What to read after Life, and how to survive it — books similar to it, matched on shared themes.

50 Self-Help Classics Tom Butler-Bowdon · 2001 · ★ 3.9 · 292p · ≈ 9h · Moderate 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 chapters include The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Brene Brown's Daring Greatly and The Power of Habit. Thousands of books have been written offering the 'secrets' to personal… Shares: Life skills, Self-help techniques, Psychology, Self help

The Other Significant Others Rhaina Cohen · 2024 · ★ 3.9 · 320p · ≈ 10h · Moderate Why do we place romantic partnership on a pedestal? What do we lose when we expect one person to meet all our needs? And what can we learn about commitment, love, and family from people who put deep friendship at the center of their lives? In The Other Significant Others, NPR's Rhaina Cohen invites us into the lives of people who have defied convention by choosing a friend as a life partner.… Shares: Relationships, Sociology, Psychology, Self help

Viaje En Silencio Mateo Salgado · 2026 ¿Te sientes agotado/a del ruido mental, de pensar demasiado y aun así sentirte vacío/a por dentro?¿Te gustaría reconectar contigo, pero no sabes por dónde empezar (sin gurús, sin frases vacías, sin presión)?¿Necesitas un camino simple, día a día, para volver a escucharte con claridad?Si respondiste SÍ a al menos una de estas preguntas, sigue leyendo…30 días para regresar a ti, sin prisa y sin… Shares: Self-help techniques, Self help

Follow your heart Andrew Matthews · 1997 · 157p · ≈ 5h · Moderate The concepts in this book ring true with practical, applicable advice, and Matthews's lucid writing and witty stories help bring his message into sharp focus. Follow Your Heart is everything you could ask for in a self-help book. It is about doing what you love, dealing with bills and disasters, discovering your own power, and finding peace of mind. Start down the road to changing your life… Shares: Self-help techniques, Conduct of life, Psychology, Self help

Lie Catcher David Craig · 2011 · 160p · ≈ 5h · Moderate Lie Catcher, is Dr David Craig’s easy-to-read guide that demonstrates through practical examples how to apply ‘lie detecting’ skills in your day-to-day life. From the simple skills of bargaining, making a purchase, or dealing with children through to negotiating a contract or identifying infidelity, he delivers simple but effective tips and techniques we can all use to see behind the facade and… Shares: Sociology, Self help

A Radical Awakening Shefali Tsabary · 2021 · ★ 4.5 · 384p · ≈ 12h · Moderate The New York Times bestselling author and renowned clinical psychologist teaches women how to transcend their fears and illusions, break free from societal expectations, and rediscover the person they were always meant to be: fully present, conscious, and fulfilled.“A Radical Awakening will be of great help to anyone who is ready to transcend the limitations of their personal as well as… Shares: Sociology, Self help

One-Upmanship Stephen Potter · 1952 · 160p · ≈ 5h · Moderate Competition is a rivalry where two or more parties strive for a common goal which cannot be shared: where ones gain is the others loss (an example of which is a zero-sum game). Competition can arise between entities such as organisms, individuals, economic and social groups, etc. The rivalry can be over attainment of any exclusive goal, including recognition. Shares: Life skills, Conduct of life

The Law of Connection Michael J. Losier · 2009 · 152p · ≈ 5h · Moderate From the bestselling author of Law of Attraction comes an easy-to-follow book on creating ideal personal and professional relationships using the techniques of Neuro-Linguistic Programming.Married couples . . . dating couples . . . parents and children . . . teachers and students . . . office workers . . . management and staff . . . business to business.Are there certain people in your life who… Shares: Interpersonal relations, Self help

Decent Obsessions Bernard Salt · 2013 · 216p · ≈ 7h · Moderate What is the etiquette of greeting an opposite-sex colleague in a social situation? Should you shake hands or air-kiss? Are you surrounded by people who continually complain about being broke but manage to pop over to Bali for a holiday? Do you like saying the names of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Aung San Suu Kyi just because they sound good? Do you secretly envy surgeons because they get to… Shares: Interpersonal relations, Self help

Live the life you long for Annie Evans · 2010 · 228p · ≈ 7h · Moderate What's happening when you constantly get sore throats? Why do you feel like you've been kicked in the gut after a bad argument? And what are constant bad backs all about? Every day our bodies are communicating with us in a thousand ways, so it's important we get what they're saying to us. Discover how much your body can tell you about you, your family, your relationships, your self esteem, how… Shares: Self-help techniques, Psychological aspects, Self help

Take Control of Your Life Gail Ratcliffe · 1995 · ★ 4.0 · 249p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Why am I unhappy? How can I start living the life I want? What will make me happier?'Take Control of Your Life' answers questions such as these. The author, internationally recognised psychologist Dr Gail Ratcliffe, suggests that the first step is to identify what is out of balance in your life. She maintains that everyone's life is in some way or another affected by stress, and that recognising… Shares: Self-help techniques, Psychology, Self help

Hot Lemon and Honey Catherine DeVrye · 2000 · 240p · ≈ 8h · Moderate This volume collects the inspiring quotes the author uses worldwide in her motivational seminars. Her own insights have been coupled with 52 quotes offering encouragement to everyone in the workplace, seeking to warm the heart and clear the head. Shares: Psychological aspects, Conduct of life, Psychology, Self help

The Richest Man Who Ever Lived Steven K. Scott · 2006 · ★ 4.3 · 260p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Drawn from the example of King Solomon’s life and the wisdom contained in the book of Proverbs, provides a storehouse of guidance for achieving wealth and happiness. Shares: Life skills, Psychological aspects

Don't Give Up! Paul Hanna · 2005 · ★ 4.0 · 208p · ≈ 6h · Moderate L’action du livre se situe en 1984, immédiatement après la levée de l’état de siège en Pologne. Celina, l’héroïne du roman, est une femme à la quarantaine, dont la vie se trouve bousculée par les événements politiques tragiques des années « Solidarité ». En tant que reporter photographe, elle assiste au procès des assassins de l’étudiant Grzegorz Przemyk (un meurtre commis par la milice qui a… Shares: Self-help techniques, Self help

Polywise Jessica Fern · 2022 · ★ 4.3 · 336p · ≈ 11h · Moderate As polyamory continues to make its way into the mainstream, more and more people are exploring consensual nonmonogamy in the hope of experiencing more love, connection, sex, freedom and support. While for many, the move expands personal horizons, for others, the transition can be challenging, leaving them blindsided and overwhelmed. Beyond the initial transition to nonmonogamy, many struggle with… Shares: Relationships, Psychology, Self help

Coolmind David Keefe · 2011 · 120p · ≈ 4h · Moderate The demands of school, sports, exams, and relationships can be so stressful. This toolkit of simple mindfulness techniques can help! Designed to be used any time you are stressed or upset—or need to boost your energy and confidence—these short practices can help you feel calmer, happier, more focused, and more able to get the most out of life. Shares: Psychology, Self help

Help Yourself to Happiness Keith Were · 1999 · ★ 3.8 · 201p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Over a period of ten years, the author has been developing a programme for achieving self-fulfilment and happiness. This guide describes a way to sort out what works in an individual''s life and what needs to be reassessed.' Shares: Psychology, Self help

Introducing Confident Speaking Alan Woodhouse · 2014 · 224p · ≈ 7h · Moderate Introducing Confident Speaking, by voice, acting, communication and public speaking coach Alan Woodhouse, teaches you to express yourself more clearly, persuasively and confidently. Whether you want to ask your boss for a pay rise, chair meetings better, or deliver a faultless best-man speech, this book will teach you how to plan what to say, manage your anxieties and project your best self on… Shares: Psychology, Self help

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