50 Self-Help Classics: 50 Inspirational Books to Transform Your Life, from Timeless Sages to Contemporary Gurus Audiobook, by Tom Butler-Bowdon Play Audiobook Sample

50 Self-Help Classics: 50 Inspirational Books to Transform Your Life, from Timeless Sages to Contemporary Gurus Audiobook

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Read By: Jack Garrett Publisher: Gildan Media Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 7.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.38 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: March 2012 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781469000442

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

53

Longest Chapter Length:

18:35 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

20 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

12:17 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

11

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Publisher Description

Discover the books that have already changed the lives of millions. This award-winning, unabridged guide to the "literature of possibility" surveys fifty of the all-time classics, giving you their key ideas, insights, and applications, everything you need to know to start benefiting from these legendary works.

From the ancient teachings of Buddha and The Bhagavad-Gita, to the early American wisdom of Emerson and Thoreau, to such contemporary giants as Wayne Dyer, Joseph Campbell, Daniel Goleman, and Norman Vincent Peale, these are the most influential thinkers and motivators spanning the world's religions, cultures, philosophies, and centuries.

As you hear more about the landmark works of such blockbuster best-selling authors as Deepak Chopra, Phil McGraw, Anthony Robbins, Marianne Williamson, and more, you will learn how to:

● Change your thoughts to change your life

● Set goals and follow your dreams

● Appreciate your depth

● Transform yourself and your world

Download and start listening now!

"I really liked this one because it's not a typical self help book. It doesn't actually give you any self help pointers, as much as it just gives you a list of other books that will. So I guess in a way, that is teaching you how to help yourself find self help... I already feel better. "

— Erik (5 out of 5 stars)

50 Self-Help Classics Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I really liked this one because it's not a typical self help book. It doesn't actually give you any self help pointers, as much as it just gives you a list of other books that will. So I guess in a way, that is teaching you how to help yourself find self help... I already feel better. "

    — Erik, 7/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I really liked this one because it's not a typical self help book. It doesn't actually give you any self help pointers, as much as it just gives you a list of other books that will. So I guess in a way, that is teaching you how to help yourself find self help... I already feel better. "

    — Erik, 7/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " there are no tips in here-just a list with enough info to help you decide what book to pick up next. i like that it includes things that are not quite "self help" like the bible. it's more of a self development list then self help. "

    — Melanie, 4/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " there are no tips in here-just a list with enough info to help you decide what book to pick up next. i like that it includes things that are not quite "self help" like the bible. it's more of a self development list then self help. "

    — Melanie, 4/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

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    " It's a good idea but the execution is kind of off. I'd like to read something exactly like this but with better writing and a more sober minded approach. "

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " As a summary, it does a good job but I was expecting it to be more 'helpful'. It delivers the message without the force. "

    — Noushin, 12/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " As a summary, it does a good job but I was expecting it to be more 'helpful'. It delivers the message without the force. "

    — Noushin, 12/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " it's a collection of good books & theory. nice to read to understand a lot of new knowledge to learn. "

    — Amy, 12/10/2012
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    " it's a collection of good books & theory. nice to read to understand a lot of new knowledge to learn. "

    — Amy, 12/10/2012
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    " Listened to as an audio book - lots of good info summarized. "

    — Shane, 9/27/2012
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    " Listened to as an audio book - lots of good info summarized. "

    — Shane, 9/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Wow.. Nice collection of inspirational books and those authors. Really love to read it. Nice one.. "

    — Tharique, 6/14/2012
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    " Wow.. Nice collection of inspirational books and those authors. Really love to read it. Nice one.. "

    — Tharique, 6/14/2012
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Buku ini seperti daftar menu. Ada 50 menu sample untuk memuaskan lapar dan dahaga pengembangan diri. Buku ini berisi uraian singkatnya yang mengantar pembacanya untuk menikmati menu aslinya secara utuh. Ada 50 sampel yang enak dan bikin ngiler. Sebuah buku sampel yang bagus. "

    — Panata, 5/28/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good summary of the books that help so many with their lives. My favorite is still "Think and Grow Rich" by Napolean Hill. "

    — Jeremy, 5/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good summary of the books that help so many with their lives. My favorite is still "Think and Grow Rich" by Napolean Hill. "

    — Jeremy, 5/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Audio - I really liked 50 Success Classics. I am sure I would have loved the material, but the nrration was terrible. "

    — Jason, 12/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Audio - I really liked 50 Success Classics. I am sure I would have loved the material, but the nrration was terrible. "

    — Jason, 12/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A review of the best self help books. I enjoyed hearing the good points of books from the Bible to 7 Effective Habits of Successful People to Dale Carnegie, to the Dalai Lami, to many many others that I had heard about. "

    — Susan, 12/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A review of the best self help books. I enjoyed hearing the good points of books from the Bible to 7 Effective Habits of Successful People to Dale Carnegie, to the Dalai Lami, to many many others that I had heard about. "

    — Susan, 12/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great idea. Great book. Well written survey of Self-Help/ Inspirational literature. Used it to add several books to my "To Read" list. "

    — Shane, 11/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great idea. Great book. Well written survey of Self-Help/ Inspirational literature. Used it to add several books to my "To Read" list. "

    — Shane, 11/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I listened to this one on audio and I loved it. There are so many great books and authors I never knew existed and this is a great way to get a taste of a ton of them!! "

    — Alexa, 11/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I listened to this one on audio and I loved it. There are so many great books and authors I never knew existed and this is a great way to get a taste of a ton of them!! "

    — Alexa, 11/7/2011
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    " This is a great overview of the authors, evolutions, and disciplines of self improvement. "

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a great overview of the authors, evolutions, and disciplines of self improvement. "

    — Troy, 8/30/2011
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    " Inspirational summaries from different books. "

    — Stephanie, 7/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Inspirational summaries from different books. "

    — Stephanie, 7/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked this. A brief overview of some great books. What is funny is that you can read them all on the authors website. I did find listening to them more enjoyable. "

    — Sam, 4/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked this. A brief overview of some great books. What is funny is that you can read them all on the authors website. I did find listening to them more enjoyable. "

    — Sam, 4/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " An okay overview of SH classics. "

    — Jim, 12/4/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " An okay overview of SH classics. "

    — Jim, 12/4/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " there are no tips in here-just a list with enough info to help you decide what book to pick up next. i like that it includes things that are not quite "self help" like the bible. it's more of a self development list then self help. "

    — Melanie, 6/3/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " there are no tips in here-just a list with enough info to help you decide what book to pick up next. i like that it includes things that are not quite "self help" like the bible. it's more of a self development list then self help. "

    — Melanie, 6/3/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " As a summary, it does a good job but I was expecting it to be more 'helpful'. It delivers the message without the force. "

    — Noushin, 1/5/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " As a summary, it does a good job but I was expecting it to be more 'helpful'. It delivers the message without the force. "

    — Noushin, 1/5/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good summary of the books that help so many with their lives. My favorite is still "Think and Grow Rich" by Napolean Hill. "

    — Jeremy, 6/18/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good summary of the books that help so many with their lives. My favorite is still "Think and Grow Rich" by Napolean Hill. "

    — Jeremy, 6/18/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I listened to this one on audio and I loved it. There are so many great books and authors I never knew existed and this is a great way to get a taste of a ton of them!! "

    — Alexa, 12/2/2008
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    " I listened to this one on audio and I loved it. There are so many great books and authors I never knew existed and this is a great way to get a taste of a ton of them!! "

    — Alexa, 12/2/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Wow.. Nice collection of inspirational books and those authors. Really love to read it. Nice one.. "

    — Tharique, 9/11/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Wow.. Nice collection of inspirational books and those authors. Really love to read it. Nice one.. "

    — Tharique, 9/11/2008
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    " Buku ini seperti daftar menu. Ada 50 menu sample untuk memuaskan lapar dan dahaga pengembangan diri. Buku ini berisi uraian singkatnya yang mengantar pembacanya untuk menikmati menu aslinya secara utuh. Ada 50 sampel yang enak dan bikin ngiler. Sebuah buku sampel yang bagus. "

    — Panata, 5/3/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Buku ini seperti daftar menu. Ada 50 menu sample untuk memuaskan lapar dan dahaga pengembangan diri. Buku ini berisi uraian singkatnya yang mengantar pembacanya untuk menikmati menu aslinya secara utuh. Ada 50 sampel yang enak dan bikin ngiler. Sebuah buku sampel yang bagus. "

    — Panata, 5/3/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A review of the best self help books. I enjoyed hearing the good points of books from the Bible to 7 Effective Habits of Successful People to Dale Carnegie, to the Dalai Lami, to many many others that I had heard about. "

    — Susan, 2/23/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A review of the best self help books. I enjoyed hearing the good points of books from the Bible to 7 Effective Habits of Successful People to Dale Carnegie, to the Dalai Lami, to many many others that I had heard about. "

    — Susan, 2/23/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Listened to as an audio book - lots of good info summarized. "

    — Shane, 1/30/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Listened to as an audio book - lots of good info summarized. "

    — Shane, 1/30/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " it's a collection of good books & theory. nice to read to understand a lot of new knowledge to learn. "

    — Amy, 11/1/2007
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " it's a collection of good books & theory. nice to read to understand a lot of new knowledge to learn. "

    — Amy, 11/1/2007

About Tom Butler-Bowdon

Tom Butler-Bowdon is an expert in personal development literature. His 50 Classics series has sold over 100,000 copies. He has won many awards, including the Benjamin Franklin Self-Help Award and ForeWord magazine’s Book of the Year Award. A graduate of the London School of Economics, Butler lives and works in the UK and Australia. 

About Jack Garrett

Jack Garrett’s voice is immediately recognizable from his work in commercials and as a personality on radio stations in the West and Southwest. In addition to guest appearances on television, he has performed in dozens of theater productions on regional and New York stages, including Guys and Dolls, Hallelujah Breakdown, Prelude to a Kiss, Cast a Spell, and Bongo Fever.