Personal Development Books and their Authors

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1. What is the name of Norman Vincent Peale's most famous personal development/ motivational book, published in 1952 and one of the forerunners to the late 20th century surge in such books? How to Win Friends and Influence People The Power of Positive Thinking Power Living Awaken the Giant Within

2. One of my all-time favourites is a book by Stephen Covey that teaches skills for organising yourself and getting on with others. What is the name of the original book in what went on to become a series? The Power of Positive Thinking The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People How to Win Friends and Influence People Awaken the Giant Within

3. Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen compiled a tasty-sounding book of touching personal stories of life and love that has gone on to produce many similarly-named sequels. What was the name of the original book? Answer: (5 words, think food)

4. David Schwartz wrote a 1959 best-seller for getting the most out of your job, family life, marriage and community through having high aspirations. What is it called? The Magic of Thinking Big Power Living The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People How to Win Friends and Influence People

5. A well-known book of 1991 by motivational speaker Tony (Anthony) Robbins shows us how to take control of our lives. What is this best-seller called? Magical Mind/ Magical Body The Magic of Thinking Big Awaken the Giant Within The Power of Positive Thinking

6. One of the best-known books of recent times about the sexes and differences between men and women is a 1992 classic by John Gray which describes the sexes as coming from different planets. What planet does Gray suggest men are from? Answer: (one word)

7. Dale Carnegie's famous book was written over 50 years ago, and most people have heard its title. What is the name of this timeless self-development classic? The Magic of Thinking Big The Six Thinking Hats Awaken the Giant Within How to Win Friends and Influence People

8. Which author writes on balancing the mind and body to improve health, with titles such as, "Quantum Healing" Exploring the Frontiers of Mind/ Body Medicine", "Magical Mind/ Magical Body" and "Grow Younger, Live Longer"? Deepak Chopra Robert Fulghum Wayne Dyer Edward De Bono

9. What is the name of Robert Kiyosaki's first and best-known book in his series of wealth-creating books? Rich Dad, Poor Dad Awaken the Giant Within The Magic of Thinking Big Power Living

10. Which author is best known for his ideas on lateral thinking and his concept of "the six thinking hats"? Wayne Dyer Edward De Bono David Suzuki Albert Einstein