Best for: Anyone who likes self-help books / advice columns. In a nutshell: Author Weisberg explores the history of advice giving, from Benjamin Franklin to life coaches. Worth quoting: “Americans’ interest in advice reflects our cultural tendency toward optimism: we tend to believe that with a bit of direction and a small boost, the future can be bright.” “People seem to prefer advice-givers whose wisdom seems attainable, who learned from doing.” Why I chose it: My sister gave me this for Christmas a couple of […]