What are self-help books?

什么是励志书？

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They want to improve themselves by reading self-help books.

他们想通过阅读励志书来提升自我。

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In general, self-help books are written by famous writers or successful businessmen.

一般来说，励志书是由著名作家或成功的商人写的。

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It also hopes to persuade the public to buy more poetry books and donors to help support poetry organizations.

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I don't think that's gonna happen. What I really do hope is books like this and other actors coming to help religion and rights to be reconcile in a positive way. I don't think that's impossible at all.

我觉得这不太可能会发生，我真正希望的是,能有这样的书籍出现，或者其他的因素,促使宗教和人权和谐共处,走向和解的道路，我觉得这完全有可能。

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And I help people who are writing books.

我也帮助那些写书的人。

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Self-help books are perfect for storing on the Kindle and toting around.

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Given that many readers of self-help books that encourage positive self-statements are likely to suffer from low self-esteem, they may be worse than useless.

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Psychiatrists, therapists, self-help books - everyone recommends good "sleep hygiene", regular exercise, structured social activities and, above all, taking your medication daily and on time.

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