Self-help vs autobiography
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Re: Self-help vs autobiography
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I agree. Most of the self-help books are quite boring to read because they try to maintain quite a philosophical accent (or a writing style). But why should they be so? Can't they be 'fun to read' books? Yes, they can be, and this book is the best example that I have seen so far for that.Bridgetbruso99 wrote: ↑01 Apr 2021, 03:49 I think she was successful. I think it's cool that she could see her life in this way, and be able to convey it into a book that people could benefit from. She has lead an interesting life to begin with, and the title alone really brings out her personality. Self-help doesn't have to be so boring and serious and she definitely gets that message across to the reader.
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Yes, ofcourse. People write autobiographies because they think that they lead an important or a useful life to others, and so they feel the need to express it to the world. The readers can read such stories and learn and apply important lessons to their lives.Precious Naiti wrote: ↑01 Apr 2021, 06:52 An autobiography has the chance to also work as self-help and it all depends on the perspective of the reader and whether or not they are willing to have an impact made on their lives. It all ultimately comes down to whether or not an individual is reluctant to have impact made in his or her life. the author of this book was successful in ensuring that you can get help from the book if you are willing to make a change in your life.
The difference here is that the author has highlighted the self-help part of the book and helped the reader to identify the life lessons easily. So she has been successful in delivering an autobiography as well as a self-help book. In other words a '2 in 1' book.
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People have preferences. That is common to authors as well as readers. Some prefer autobiographies but some prefer self-help books. Seemingly this author has reached to a wider audience by reaching to both of these audiences by including the autobiography part as well as the self-help part in her book. And I don't think that she averted any of the readers who prefer only either self-help or autobiography genres, because she has blended the two aspects in her book very cleverly and subtly.GoodLuck ES wrote: ↑01 Apr 2021, 11:42 I think she successfully combined autobiography and self help in the same book, which to me is a very commendable feat. But in my personal life, I prefer autobiographies cause it's always very relatable being that it's the author's personal story. I usually see how I and the author have shared experiences. So autobiography it is for me.
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Yes, she has lead an inspirational life. Seemingly even she has been inspired by her life. Just telling her life story is inspirational enough. She has taken an extra step to highlight the self-help aspect of the book. Ultimately the book has become a perfect blend between a self-help book and an autobiography, as you correctly said.lumenchristi wrote: ↑01 Apr 2021, 14:32 In my opinion, she was able to successfully inspire willing people with her unique way of life. I believe her life has been practical enough to be able to inspire herself and every other person that genuinely cares to learn from her experiences. So I concluded, it is an even blend of a self-help book and autobiography.
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