20 must-read self help books like Sisu by Joanna Nylund

Cover of Sisu by Joanna Nylund

Sisu

By: Joanna Nylund

3.77

Format: 160 pages, Hardcover

Derived from the Finnish word sisus, which refers to the internal organs (the guts), the ancient wo…

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Cover of North: How to Live Scandinavian by None, Brontë Aurell

1. North: How to Live Scandinavian

By: None , Brontë Aurell

4.10

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

Why are Scandinavians constantly topping the happiness table? How do you get more Scandi-style in y… read more

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  • cultural
  • travel
  • nonfiction
  • scandinavian literature
  • self help
Cover of Unf*ck Your Habitat: You're Better Than Your Mess by Rachel  Hoffman

2. Unf*ck Your Habitat: You're Better Than Your Mess

By: Rachel Hoffman

3.73

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

Finally, a housekeeping and organizational system developed for those of us who'd describe our curr… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • self help
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3. The Little Book of Lykke: The Danish Search for the World's Happiest People

By: Meik Wiking

3.99

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

Lykke (Luu-kah) (n): Happiness Meik Wiking is the CEO of the world's only Happiness Research Ins… read more

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  • inspirational
  • psychology
  • philosophy
  • nonfiction
  • self help
"Remember: Danes are direct descendants of Vikings, so we enjoy watching things burn: bonfires, candles, villages. It's all good."

-Meik Wiking, The Little Book of Lykke: The Danish Search for the World's Happiest People

"Some of the best decisions we make come from that inner voice that says, "Why not?" That says, "Andiamo." So much disappointment arises from what is desired but not chosen."

-Meik Wiking, The Little Book of Lykke: The Danish Search for the World's Happiest People

"My, ludzie, jesteśmy szczęśliwsi, kiedy czujemy się związani z innymi. Oczywiście za tym, co nas uszczęśliwia, musi stać coś więcej niż tylko zaspokojenie tęsknoty za miłością, przyjaźnią i wspólnotą…"

-Meik Wiking, The Little Book of Lykke: The Danish Search for the World's Happiest People

"For the ambitious among us, once we reach our goal we soon formulate another to pursue. This is the hedonic treadmill. We continuously raise the bar for what we want or feel we need in order to be ha…"

-Meik Wiking, The Little Book of Lykke: The Danish Search for the World's Happiest People

Cover of Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain Your Brain to Boost Your Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, & Endorphin Levels by Loretta Graziano Breuning

4. Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain Your Brain to Boost Your Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, & Endorphin Levels

By: Loretta Graziano Breuning

4.03

Format: 238 pages, Paperback

A revolutionary approach to enhancing your happiness level! Get ready to boost your happiness in j… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • self help
"When dopamine dips, your unhappy chemicals get your attention. You get that “do something"

-Loretta Graziano Breuning, Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain Your Brain to Boost Your Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, & Endorphin Levels

"A mouse who fails to get the cheese tries again without kicking herself for being an idiot."

-Loretta Graziano Breuning, Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain Your Brain to Boost Your Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, & Endorphin Levels

"CONSIDER THIS When things do go wrong, ask yourself whether you could have prevented it by being unhappy."

-Loretta Graziano Breuning, Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain Your Brain to Boost Your Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, & Endorphin Levels

"Как бы не строились нейронные связи в мозге, вы не ощущаете их как многочисленные отростки, похожие на щупальца осьминога. Вы ощущаете эти связи, как истину."

-Loretta Graziano Breuning, Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain Your Brain to Boost Your Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, & Endorphin Levels

Cover of Hope in the Dark: The Untold History of People Power by Rebecca Solnit

5. Hope in the Dark: The Untold History of People Power

By: Rebecca Solnit

3.99

Format: 192 pages, Paperback

With Hope in the Dark, Rebecca Solnit makes a radical case for hope as a commitment to act in a wor… read more

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  • philosophy
  • nonfiction
"We are winning,"

-Rebecca Solnit, Hope in the Dark: The Untold History of People Power

"The moon is profound except when we land on it."

-Rebecca Solnit, Hope in the Dark: The Untold History of People Power

"Perfection is a stick with which to beat the possible."

-Rebecca Solnit, Hope in the Dark: The Untold History of People Power

"Waiting until everything looks feasible is too long to wait."

-Rebecca Solnit, Hope in the Dark: The Untold History of People Power

Cover of Happy: Finding joy in every day and letting go of perfect by Fearne Cotton

6. Happy: Finding joy in every day and letting go of perfect

By: Fearne Cotton

2.62

Format: 224 pages,

read more

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  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • self help
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7. Churchill and Orwell: The Fight for Freedom

By: Thomas E. Ricks

5.00

Format: 398 pages, Hardcover

From #1 New York Timesbestselling author Thomas E. Ricks, a dual biography of Winston Churchill and… read more

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  • nonfiction
Cover of It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy by D. Michael Abrashoff

8. It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy

By: D. Michael Abrashoff

4.40

Format: None pages, Hardcover

The story of Captain D. Michael Abrashoff and his command of USS Benfold has become legendary insid… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • self help

9. The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well

By: Meik Wiking

3.41

Format: None pages,

Denmark is often said to be the happiest country in the world. That's down to one thing: hygge. 'Hy… read more

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10. When Bad Things Happen to Good People

By: Harold S. Kushner

4.26

Format: None pages, Paperback

When Harold Kushner's three-year-old son was diagnosed with a degenerative disease and that he woul… read more

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Cover of Romancing the Beat: Story Structure for Romance Novels by Gwen Hayes

11. Romancing the Beat: Story Structure for Romance Novels

By: Gwen Hayes

4.40

Format: 94 pages, Kindle Edition

What makes a romance novel a romance? How do you write a kissing book? Writing a well-structured ro… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • education
  • self help

12. Lagom: The Swedish Secret of Living Well

By: Lola Akinmade Åkerström , None

3.93

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Perfect for fans of The Little Book of Hyggeand Norwegian Wood, find the balance in life that is ju… read more

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13. Hygge: The Danish Art of Happiness

By: Marie Tourell Søderberg

3.89

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Others books will tell you how to be hygge. This is the only book that will show you. Though we all… read more

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14. Lagom: The Swedish Art of Balanced Living

By: Linnea Dunne

3.00

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Discover the Swedish ethos of balanced living with this little book of Lagom. The Swedish concept o… read more

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15. Travelling to Infinity

By: Jane Hawking

4.50

Format: 144 pages, Paperback

Made into a major motion picture, this moving memoir written by Stephen Hawking's first wife covers… read more

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16. New Finnish Grammar

By: Diego Marani , Judith Landry

4.33

Format: 226 pages, Paperback

One night at Trieste in September 1943 a seriously wounded soldier is found on the quay. The doctor… read more

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Cover of My Hygge Home: How to Make Home Your Happy Place by Meik Wiking

17. My Hygge Home: How to Make Home Your Happy Place

By: Meik Wiking

4.01

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

The author of the New York Times bestseller The Little Book of Hygge, helps you turn your home into… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • self help
Cover of Mother Hunger: How Adult Daughters Can Understand and Heal from Lost Nurturance, Protection, and Guidance by Kelly McDaniel

18. Mother Hunger: How Adult Daughters Can Understand and Heal from Lost Nurturance, Protection, and Guidance

By: Kelly McDaniel

4.15

Format: 227 pages, Paperback

An insatiable need for sex and love. Periods of overeating or starving. A pattern of unstable and p… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • self help
Cover of Sisu by Joanna Nylund

19. Sisu

By: Joanna Nylund

3.77

Format: 160 pages, Hardcover

Derived from the Finnish word sisus, which refers to the internal organs (the guts), the ancient wo… read more

Similar categories in Joanna Nylund's Sisu book and Joanna Nylund's Sisu

  • cultural
  • inspirational
  • finnish literature
  • travel
  • psychology
  • philosophy
  • nonfiction
  • education
  • scandinavian literature
  • self help
Cover of The Finnish Way: Finding Courage, Wellness, and Happiness Through the Power of Sisu by Katja Pantzar

20. The Finnish Way: Finding Courage, Wellness, and Happiness Through the Power of Sisu

By: Katja Pantzar

3.70

Format: 272 pages, Paperback

An engaging and practical guided tour of the simple and nature-inspired ways that Finns stay happy … read more

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  • finnish literature
  • travel
  • psychology
  • philosophy
  • nonfiction
  • self help
Cover of 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do: Own Your Power, Channel Your Confidence, and Find Your Authentic Voice for a Life of Meaning and Joy by Amy Morin

21. 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do: Own Your Power, Channel Your Confidence, and Find Your Authentic Voice for a Life of Meaning and Joy

By: Amy Morin

3.93

Format: 352 pages, ebook

International bestselling author and leading global expert on mental strength Amy Morin turns her f… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • self help
Cover of Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot by Matt Abrahams

22. Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot

By: Matt Abrahams

3.74

Format: 256 pages, ebook

Develop the life-changing ability to excel in spontaneous communication situations—from public spea… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • self help
"Be obvious’ is the most powerful, creative mantra that there is,"

-Matt Abrahams, Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot

Cover of Everyday Sisu: Tapping into Finnish Fortitude for a Happier, More Resilient Life by Katja Pantzar

23. Everyday Sisu: Tapping into Finnish Fortitude for a Happier, More Resilient Life

By: Katja Pantzar

3.57

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

Discover how the happiest people on earth survive—and thrive—through tough times using inner streng… read more

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  • philosophy
  • nonfiction
  • self help
Cover of How to Ikigai: Lessons for Finding Happiness and Living Your Life's Purpose (Ikigai Book, Lagom, Longevity, Peaceful Living) by Tim Tamashiro

24. How to Ikigai: Lessons for Finding Happiness and Living Your Life's Purpose (Ikigai Book, Lagom, Longevity, Peaceful Living)

By: Tim Tamashiro

3.86

Format: 220 pages, Kindle Edition

Transform Your Life With Ikigai"The practice of Ikigai leads to a longer and more joy-filled life'"… read more

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  • philosophy
  • nonfiction
  • self help
Cover of Lagom: Not Too Little, Not Too Much: The Swedish Art of Living a Balanced, Happy Life by Niki Brantmark

25. Lagom: Not Too Little, Not Too Much: The Swedish Art of Living a Balanced, Happy Life

By: Niki Brantmark

3.56

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

Uncover the secrets of the Swedish philosophy of life called Lagom – meaning ‘just enough’. At its … read more

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  • cultural
  • philosophy
  • nonfiction
  • scandinavian literature
  • self help
"Experts tout many positive reasons to save money, including being able to afford things like a home, car or holiday, becoming financially independent and being prepared for unforeseen expenses or eme…"

-Niki Brantmark, Lagom: Not Too Little, Not Too Much: The Swedish Art of Living a Balanced, Happy Life

Cover of Niksen: Embracing the Dutch Art of Doing Nothing by Olga Mecking

26. Niksen: Embracing the Dutch Art of Doing Nothing

By: Olga Mecking

3.11

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

The Dutch people are some of the happiest in the world. Their secret? They are masters of niksen, o… read more

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  • cultural
  • psychology
  • philosophy
  • nonfiction
  • self help
Cover of The Art of Noticing: 131 Ways to Spark Creativity, Find Inspiration, and Discover Joy in the Everyday by Rob Walker

27. The Art of Noticing: 131 Ways to Spark Creativity, Find Inspiration, and Discover Joy in the Everyday

By: Rob Walker

3.78

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

A thought-provoking, gorgeously illustrated gift book that will spark your creativity and help you … read more

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  • philosophy
  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • self help
Cover of Kaizen: The Japanese Method for Transforming Habits, One Small Step at a Time by Sarah Harvey

28. Kaizen: The Japanese Method for Transforming Habits, One Small Step at a Time

By: Sarah Harvey

3.56

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

THE MAGIC OF KAIZEN - THE JAPANESE METHOD OF TAKING SMALL STEPS TO ACCOMPLISH HUGE GOALS - IS NOW H… read more

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  • philosophy
  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • self help
Cover of Harry Potter: A Magical Year – The Illustrations of Jim Kay by J.K. Rowling

29. Harry Potter: A Magical Year – The Illustrations of Jim Kay

By: J.K. Rowling

4.45

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

A unique and beautiful gift book celebrating the art of Jim Kay – 366 magical moments from J.K Rowl… read more

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Cover of The Four-Way Path: A Guide to Purushartha and India's Spiritual Traditions for a Life of Happiness, Success, and Purpose by Héctor  García

30. The Four-Way Path: A Guide to Purushartha and India's Spiritual Traditions for a Life of Happiness, Success, and Purpose

By: Héctor García

3.64

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

An inspiring guide to achieving happiness through purushartha (pronounced poo-roo-shar-tuh), or the… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • self help
Cover of The Code Breaker -- Young Readers Edition: Jennifer Doudna and the Race to Understand Our Genetic Code by Walter Isaacson

31. The Code Breaker -- Young Readers Edition: Jennifer Doudna and the Race to Understand Our Genetic Code

By: Walter Isaacson

4.23

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

Walter Isaacson’s #1 New York Times bestselling history of our third scientific CRISPR, gene editi… read more

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  • nonfiction

10 Top philosophy books like Sisu by Joanna Nylund

Transform Your Habits

The Little Book of Lykke: The Danish Search for the World's Happiest People

Meik Wiking

3.99

Transform Your Habits

Hope in the Dark: The Untold History of People Power

Rebecca Solnit

3.99

Transform Your Habits

Sisu

Joanna Nylund

3.77

Transform Your Habits

The Finnish Way: Finding Courage, Wellness, and Happiness Through the Power of Sisu

Katja Pantzar

3.70

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14 Top audiobook books like Mother Hunger: How Adult Daughters Can Understand and Heal from Lost Nurturance, Protection, and Guidance by Kelly McDaniel

Transform Your Habits

It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle

Mark Wolynn

3.55

Transform Your Habits

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents

Lindsay C. Gibson

4.39

Transform Your Habits

No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model

Richard C. Schwartz

4.15

Transform Your Habits

What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma

Stephanie Foo

4.52

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