A person, throughout his life, is visited by thoughts about his purpose, 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 the literature of the 20th and 21st centuries.
It is now very difficult to determine which information on paper is really useful and which is simply wasting precious personal time. In order to help you make your choice, we present the top the best books in the world on psychologyworth reading for everyone. List according to the online magazine psychologies.ru.
10. A book about who parents are, where they came from and why they force you to eat vegetables and do many other unnecessary things
A rather long title for a book, but it captures the essence of the whole work. Mother of many children Françoise Boucher will tell the reader how to behave with her children who are going through adolescence. The writer will clearly show what young, not yet formed personalities feel when they find themselves in a generational conflict.
On the pages of the book, you can also find information about why parents behave in one way or another. Françoise recommends reading her work with the whole family. Sensual humor and easy delivery of the writer's text will help to get closer to kindred spirits, in whatever situation they are.
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" is ranked 9th. The printed version went on sale in 1998 in 400 pages.
The psychologist touches on the sensitive topic of the values of society and its behavior in different circumstances. The writer says that humanity gradually ceases to value the very process of life and focuses on momentary needs. The development of such a scenario, according to Fromm, can lead to inevitable loneliness of the individual.
8. The man who mistook his wife for a hat
The book by Oliver Sachs 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 to a person. The book was written in 2012 and consists of 320 pages.
With the help of stories from different patients, the writer reveals the problem of superstitions and unreasonable anxiety in modern society. Sachs points out to people what, in principle, they might not have noticed in their behavior. The book has many theatrical incarnations due to the presence of a huge number of examples of the manifestation of human nature.
7. Before your child drives you crazy
One of the best books devoted to the problems of relationships between parents and their children, takes 7th place. Nigel Latta, a practicing psychologist from distant 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 misunderstanding and doom in the relationship between the younger and older generations. In the book you will find answers to many questions that worry every adult who has become responsible for someone's life. The volume of the printed version is 230 pages, the release date is 2011.
6. I am at home alone, or Vasilisa's Spindle
The book, written in 2006 by the best-selling author Ekaterina Mikhailova, tells about the myths and problems of gender relations between men and women. The work is based on real stories told during the course of group therapy.
The author will show readers what difficulties women face throughout their lives. Moreover, Catherine will reveal the reasons for the misperception of what is happening, which will help the female sex to get rid of the shackles of their own principles.
5. Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
The top 5 leaders are opened by the book "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by the successful speaker and trainer Stephen Covey. The print edition came out in April 2018, and has already become a world bestseller in the world of literature on the topic of personal growth.
The author will tell you about 7 key factors that affect the efficiency of people. The main idea of the book is the judgment that in order to cultivate your personality, you need 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. Formation of personality. A look at psychotherapy
This book is one of the most important works of modern psychotherapist Karl Rogers. It is truly an indispensable guide to the journey of knowing yourself. The author himself has been helping people to achieve success in their lives for many years.
The book will help you identify the strongest and weakest sides of your personality, accept and hear your own "I". Although the book was written more than 15 years ago, it is still one of the best works that help a person find their individuality.
3. Essays on the psychology of sexuality
The honorable third place is occupied by the book of the old man Freud, devoted to an important aspect of human life, "Essays on the Psychology of Sexuality."
The work includes 3 stories written by a brilliant scientist about the nature of human 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 books on psychology 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 those situations that usually remain unanswered in the relationship between male and female sex, make him indisputably one of the best specialists in this field.
The book will cover many aspects related to men of different ages. Harvey will try to explain what the representatives of the stronger sex want, and what they really experience. Many women who read his book were very surprised at what worries men, and some of the facts presented simply shocked them.
1. Games people play. People who play games
The best psychology book in the world is recognized as the creation of Eric Berne "Games People Play. People who play games". Reprinted in 2018, more than 500 pages. It is based on the theory of the greatest psychologist of all time that play is the fundamental system of human relationships.Anyone, according to Eric, can change the course of their history.
For 50 years, the book has remained the world's bestseller in psychology literature. It is read by many people to this day. Eric Berne 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 all-encompassing stereotypes.