Guru Ratings
Barry Neil Kaufman
Bad.
Remember my ratings criteria. I’m not judging these gurus on “global” or moral values, but very specific criteria. Many of my favorite books would be rated “bad” by my criteria for self-help (probably, because they are not self-help books). My ratings don’t reflect how well an author met his own goals, but how well they met my criteria for useful, accurate self-help.
Happiness is a Choice (1994)
Happiness is a Choice offers mystical aphorisms, comfort, and encouragement, but no practical techniques for self-help. If you like Deepak Chopra and Wayne Dyer, you’ll probably like this book.