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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 "Don't Miss Your Kids!: (they'll be gone before you know it)" (1991) and follow publication order through all 8 books.
The complete Self-Help reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Don't Miss Your Kids!: (they'll be gone before you know it)
1991
How to Eat Humble Pie & Not Get Indigestion
1993
Mama Said There'd Be Days Like This (But She Never Said Just How Many)
1995
The 12 Dazes of Christmas
1996
The Book of Duh
1997
365 Ways to Connect With Your Kids: No Matter What Their Age (Or Yours)
2001
Don't Miss Your Life!: An Uncommon Guide to Living with Freedom, Laughter, and Grace
2009
Humor for the Holidays: Stories, Quips and Quotes for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's
2006
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