You’d have to be living completely off the grid not to know how crazy things are right now. Civil rights rollbacks, a struggling economy and a democracy that could be teetering on the edge of collapse are just a few of the things that keep us up at night (and don’t even get us started on the environment!).

In times like these, books can help. And while they may not be able to tell you how to fix everything around you, they can offer great advice on how to cope. We dug in the crates and found some of our favorite self-help titles that have timeless lessons on life and love.

Check out some of our favorite oldies but goodies that just might help you see the glass as half-full.

“Yesterday, I Cried: Celebrating The Lessons Of Living And Loving” by Iyanla Vanzant

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It’s hard to believe that it’s been 25 years since Iyanla Vanzant released “Yesterday, I Cried.” In the book, she shares her deeply personal stories of experience with abuse and loss, and how allowing herself to cry helped her find strength and healing.

Source: These Old Self-Help Books Will Change Your Life