Updated October 25th, 2019 at 15:32 IST

Self Help Books of 2019: Best New York Times sellers to check out

Self help books have been perennial sources of hope for many people. Here are some from the New York Times’ Best Sellers list that you can read in 2019.

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The best way to motivate ourselves is to learn from exemplary personalities, their lives, their stories are an eternal source of inspiration. If you have been looking for positivity or you are simply curious about self-help books, then why not start with the best of the best? Here are five of the most popular self-help books featured in the list of 2019 New York Times Bestsellers.

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4 New York Times’ bestselling self-help books:

Talking to Strangers

Author Malcolm Gladwell has got the perfect recipe for you to brush up your skills in interacting with strangers. Citing globally famous examples of miscommunication, Gladwell beautifully explains how misunderstandings and conflicts can arise when we talk. This book also stresses on communicating with strangers with humility and caution, and how to gauge whether a person is speaking the truth or just lying.

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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

Counterintuitive and superlatively intriguing, this book by Mark Manson is one of the best self-help books that has been featured on NY Times Bestsellers’ list for over 145 weeks now. To all those who feel flustered about life’s struggles, the author has a message here. He beautifully explains how struggles shape individuals and gear them up to face life as it is. It is a very practical and realistic portrayal that imbibes positivity and instills hope in the minds of its readers.

Dare To Lead

Dare To Lead by Brene Brown is bound to be a great read for people in leadership roles, like senior managers and team leaders. It is extremely insightful but also quite relatable. One of the all-time best books to read, it brilliantly explains that leadership is nothing about titles or power, but the ability to face challenges and rise above and beyond them. For those who wish to break the shackles of complacency and choose courage and the desire to lead differently, this book will be a treasure trove.

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You Are A Badass

For those who are looking for that gentle push or inspiration to come out of their cocoon of self-doubt, You Are A Badass is just what they need. Easily one of the best books of 2019, author Jen Sincero helps readers with a refreshing and entertaining view on how to build a life that you love. The book is filled with humour and teaches the importance of accepting things in life.

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Published October 25th, 2019 at 14:55 IST