Self-Help Books: How to Choose a Good One

  Cervantes claimed that “There is no book so bad… that it does not have something good in it”. Along those lines, this would mean that even bad literature about wellness might generate some interest. However, it wouldn’t necessarily mean that they’re good books. So, is it possible to know how to recognize a good self-help book? In this article, we reflect on self-help books, that, as their name suggests, are intended for us to help ourselves with certain tools, exercises, and reflections. They’re usually written by mental health professionals. That said, in this most sensitive of areas, it’s certainly…