'The Five People You Meet In Heaven' is a self or personal development story that makes you consider the effect you have (unknowingly) on other people's lives. Whether or not you believe in heaven, it is an interesting read, giving a new slant on the meaning of life and what happens after death.

‘The God Matrix’ by Brian David Alexander is a thriller with a difference. It's a mystery on the deepest level. From the first few paragraphs you are plunged into a story touching on diverse subjects that make you wonder if it is fiction or not. It is suspenseful, gripping, and thought-provoking.

PAULA DEEN - A MEMOIR is a success story of the 'American Dream'. This self development book review sheds light on an autobiography about finding a passion, taking calculated risks, and thrusting through all sorts of fears and hardship to live your dream.

Criticism is simply feedback on you or your actions but most people see it as a personal attack. If you learn how to deal with it, you will realise that it is one of the best (and free) self development and personal growth tools for success and for achieving your full potential.

'BLOCKS' by Tom Evans has self development tips and tools to clear writer's block via a "new and holistic way of thinking and being." Whatever you are writing (books, scientific papers, adverts, blogs, etc) BLOCKS is a self development book that will resurrect and develop your creativity.

A self development review on ‘Finding Your Center: Explorations in Philosophy, New Physics and Eastern Mysticism’ by Deborah A. Morrison. She discusses ideas published in books that cover the fields of science, religion, mysticism, yoga, philosophy, gender, and sociology.

'Mary and Max' is an unusual clayography film by Adam Elliot about true friends. All 200 sets, 212 puppets and 2,000 props are handmade from clay polymers, clays, plastics and metals. A highly recommended film, especially from a self development point of view, but it is not for the faint-hearted!

Self-worth is really the acceptance that you are okay as you are but many struggle with this. Your self-worth should not change just because disaster strikes. For your own self and personal development, figure out who YOU really are and relish a self-worth that does not depend on external factors.

"Loving What Is : Four Questions That can Change Your Life" by Byron Katie is not a self development book to simply read and take away some snippet of information. It is a self development tool that you will use every day of your life. If you think your problems are insolvable, think again!

In the olden days, a true friend was "someone you would die for." Today, people seem to have numerous friends in real life and on the internet. However, do you know how many of these are 'true friends'? Do you know if you have any at all? This self development article helps you to figure this out.