Self-help books are one category of best sellers close to cookbooks.
The Torah – the guide for life – helps a person live a better life.
Recently, the Gallup organization took a poll called the Well-being survey. They asked over 700,000 people in the US to find out what makes a person satisfied. They found that Torah Observant Jews have more happiness & satisfaction with life & Well-being than any other group in America. (Gallup Poll)
A possible reason? Judaism is all about self-improvement. It helps a person attain their potential in life and become their true selves.
How?
A Person’s True Self is their Soul. Pleasing it, you becomes yourself & thus attain Happiness – by Meaning & Purpose found by doing Mitzvot & learning Torah. Thus you reach your potential & attain a place in Heaven.
See our website section for sites on Judaism & Better Living. They are among the Best Judaism Websites. One such site is Simple to Remember. Rabbi Akiva Tatz has a series called Journey to the Self that are enjoyable listening for the English speaker.