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Self-Help Books

Answered by Rabbi Zvi Holland

Question

I am building a business and many books and CD’s have been recommended to me about building my self-confidence/self-image. What Judaic sources would you recommend I go to so that my search for bettering my own self-image and my self-confidence will fit with my spiritual self?

Answer

There are many many Jewish self help books. Some of the best are by the following:
Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski, Rabbi Zelig Pliskin, and Mr. Avi Shulman. You can browse their stuff at here

The Torah has everything you need! You can also fine some great stuff online at Torah.org and Aish.com

Warmly,
Rabbi Zvi Holland
Phoenix Community Kollel

Follow-up question

Question

I am trying to find historical/factual information on plants and spices. Is there any historical source I could use as reference.

Answer

The problem with source searching is reliability. There is vastly more unreliable information than the reverse and how is a person to know. One good way is to browse publishers that are completely reliable. That removes most of the work and the guessing from the outset. Two of the best can be found at www.Feldheim.com, and www.Artscroll.com.