Want a daily email of lesson plans that span all subjects and age groups?
Learn more

Why you should read self-help books

  • 183,041 Views
  • 111 Questions Answered
  • Best of Web

Let’s Begin…

We're often encouraged to be dismissive of the idea of self-help books, but The School of Life explains why reading in order to grow emotionally is one of the most serious and important of all literary tasks.


Customize This Lesson

7

Create and share a new lesson based on this one.

About TED-Ed Best of Web

TED-Ed Best of Web are exceptional, user-created lessons that are carefully selected by volunteer teachers and TED-Ed staff.

Meet The Creators

Additional Resources for you to Explore
Watch these recommended TED-Ed Lessons
Are you a body with a mind or a mind with a body?
What is love?

Additional references
Why self-help books matter - The Book of Life
Five things you need to know about self-help books - Psychology Today
Next Section »
2 Guided Discussions
0 Open Discussions
Avatar for Cynthia Silva
Cynthia Silva
Lesson Creator
Princeton, New Jersey, United States
05/03/2018 • 
 2 Responses
 / 2 Updates
View discussion
05/03/2018 • 
 2 Responses
 / 2 Updates
View discussion

Customize This Lesson

Create and share a new lesson based on this one.

About TED-Ed Best of Web

TED-Ed Best of Web are exceptional, user-created lessons that are carefully selected by volunteer teachers and TED-Ed staff.

Meet The Creators

More from Mind Matters