Throughout life, a person is visited by thoughts about his destiny, the definition of his own "I", the meaning of existence, the secret of happiness and much more. That is why psychology, as the science of understanding the “soul” of modern society, is a popular genre in 20th-and 21st-century literature.
Now it is very difficult to determine which information presented on paper is really useful, and which will simply waste valuable personal time. In order to help make a choice, we present the top the best psychology books in the worldthat everyone should read. List according to the online journal psychologies.ru.
10. A book about who the parents are, where they came from and why they make you eat vegetables and do many other unnecessary things
A rather long title for the book, but it reflects the essence of the entire work. A mother of many children, Francoise Boucher, will tell the reader how to behave with her children who are experiencing a teenage period. The writer will clearly show how young, yet unformed individuals feel, falling into a generational conflict.
On the pages of the book you can also find information on why parents behave in one way or another. Francoise recommends reading her work as a family. Sensual humor and an easy presentation of the writer’s text will help bring soul mates closer, no matter what situation they may be in.
9. To have or to be
Probably the most popular book by Erich Fromm - a man who has dedicated his life to the secrets of society, “To have or to be” occupies the 9th line of the rating. The printed version went on sale in 1998 in the amount of 400 pages.
The psychologist addresses the sensitive issue of society's values and its behavior in different circumstances. The writer says that humanity is gradually ceasing to appreciate the very process of life and focuses on momentary needs. The development of such a scenario, according to Fromm, can lead to the inevitable loneliness of the individual.
8. The man who mistook his wife for a hat
Oliver Sachs book tells about the medical practice of the writer himself. As a neuropsychologist, Oliver observes many real-life cases of what his own brain can do with a person. The book was written in 2012 and consists of 320 pages.
Using the stories of different patients, the writer reveals the problem of superstition and causeless anxiety of modern society. Sachs tells people that they, in principle, might not have noticed in their behavior. The book has many theatrical manifestations due to the presence of a huge number of examples of manifestations of human nature.
7. Before your child drives you crazy
One of the best books on the problems of relations between parents and their children takes 7th place. Nigel Latta, a practicing psychologist from faraway New Zealand, presents a work that can forever change your attitude towards raising children.
Nigel himself, being the father of 2 sons, felt all aspects of the misunderstanding and doom of the relationship between the younger and older generations. In the book you will find answers to many questions that concern every adult who has become responsible for someone's life. The print version is 230 pages, release date 2011.
6. I am alone, or Spindle Vasilisa
A book written in 2006 by bestselling author Ekaterina Mikhailova tells about myths and problems of gender relations between a man and a woman. The work is based on real stories told during the passage of group therapy.
The author will show readers what difficulties women face throughout their lives. Moreover, Catherine will reveal the reasons for the incorrect perception of what is happening, which will help the female sex to get rid of the shackles of their own principles.
5. Seven skills of highly effective people
The book of the 5th leaders by the successful speaker and trainer Stephen Covey, “7 Skills of Highly Effective People,” opens. The print edition was released in April 2018, and has already become a world bestseller in the world of literature devoted to the topic of personal growth.
The author will talk about 7 key factors affecting the performance of people. The main idea of the book is the judgment that in order to cultivate one’s personality it is necessary to know exactly what to strive for. Covey also assigns a significant role to the art of setting the right goals for himself according to several criteria.
4. The formation of personality. A look at psychotherapy
This book is one of the most important works of the modern psychotherapist Carl Rogers. This is truly an indispensable guide to the road dedicated to self-knowledge. The author himself over the years helps people achieve success in their lives.
The book will help to identify the strongest and weakest sides of your personality, to accept and hear your own "I". Although the book was written more than 15 years ago, it is still one of the best works helping a person to find his personality.
3. Essays on the psychology of sexuality
The honorable third place is occupied by the book of old Freud, devoted to an important aspect of human life, "Essays on the Psychology of Sexuality."
The work includes 3 stories written by an ingenious scientist about the nature of people's sexual relations.
Much attention is paid to the problem of deviations, widely known in modern society. We are talking about manifestations of fetishism, narcissism, bisexuality and other things, without which it is difficult to imagine the existing world.
2. You don't know anything about men
The second place in the ranking of the best psychology books in the world goes to Steve Harvey with his work “You Know Nothing About Men”. In life, the author is not a professional psychologist, but his ability to explain situations that usually go unanswered in the relationship between male and female make him undeniably one of the best specialists in this field.
The book will touch on many aspects related to men of different ages. Harvey will try to explain what the stronger sex wants and what they really feel. Many women who read his book were very surprised at what bothered men, and some of the facts presented simply shocked them.
1. Games that people play. People who play games
The best book in the world of psychology is the creation of Eric Berne “Games that people play. People who play games". Released in 2018, more than 500 pages. It is based on the theory of the greatest psychologist of all time that the game is a fundamental system of relationships between people. Anyone, according to Eric, can change the course of his story.
For 50 years, the book has remained the world's best-selling book in the field of psychology literature. It is read by many people to this day. Eric Burn will give a huge amount of advice on how to behave in society, how not to become a puppet of other people and much more. The specialist will tell you how to cope with a pre-programmed scenario of your life and get out of the control of comprehensive stereotypes.
