Would you consider "They Love You Until You Start Thinking for Yourself" by Monica Omorodion Swaida a "self-help" book?

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The book offers valuable insights on navigating challenges like racism, poverty, setting priorities, and other real-life struggles. The author managed to find happiness and contentment with the little she had, even while facing hardship in Africa.
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While "They Love You Until You Start Thinking for Yourself" by Monica Omorodion Swaida is primarily a memoir, it embodies many elements of a self-help book. Through her personal journey, from navigating cultural identity as an immigrant to overcoming adversity and achieving entrepreneurial success, offers insights and reflections that can inspire and guide readers facing their own challenges. Her emphasis on resilience, open-mindedness, and personal empowerment aligns with the core themes of self-help literature. Therefore, while not a traditional self-help manual, the book serves as a motivational resource for personal growth and self-discovery.
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Yes, I would consider it a self-help book containing advice to help readers understand how racism damages the world and the lives of many people. Although it was written as a memoir rather than a guide, the author's story serves as an example and guide for readers.
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Yes, I would. Most of the points noted by Monica are centered on how to stand for yourself.
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