
Money Talks: How to Write a Trashy Airport Book
Slate Money
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Exploring the Peculiarities of Airport Books
The chapter analyzes the fascination with airport books, particularly self-help and motivational titles, exploring the repetitive advice found in various genres. It delves into the dichotomy between obvious financial advice and extreme or bizarre suggestions, highlighting how some self-help authors aim to stand out by offering unconventional guidance. The discussion also addresses the criticism of self-help books for oversimplifying problems and promoting potentially harmful messages, emphasizing the importance of considering diverse perspectives in analyzing popular titles.
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