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Self-Help Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Self-Help books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Self-Help series? Start with "No Ordinary Moments" (1992) and follow publication order through all 14 books.
The complete Self-Help reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
No Ordinary Moments
1992
The Life You Were Born to Live
1993
The Inner Athlete
1994
Practical Wisdom
1995
Body Mind Mastery
1999
Everyday Enlightenment
1999
Living on Purpose
2000
Way of the Peaceful Warrior
2000
Sacred Journey of the Peaceful Warrior
2004
The Twelve Gateways to Freedom
2006
Wisdom of the Peaceful Warrior
2007
Bridge Between Worlds
2009
The Creative Compass
2013
The Four Purposes of Life
2016
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