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Top Non-Fiction of 1988

The highest-rated non-fiction of 1988, ranked by community votes on Peakd.

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Abbey of the Holy Ghost

Medieval prose allegory written in the 14th century.

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Altered Traits

Practical methods for achieving high performance and satisfaction through emotional intelligence

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Think and Grow Rich

Unlocking the secrets of Napoleon Hill's success philosophy

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Atomic Habits

A self-improvement book on habit formation and change

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Meditations

Philosophical meditations by Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius.

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Control Your Mind and Master Your Feelings

Master your feelings and control your mind

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The Act of Killing

Our weekly look at what’s weird in theaters, on hot-off-the-presses DVDs, and on more distant horizons… Trailers of new release movies are generally available on the official site links

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Don't Believe Everything You Think

Don't Believe Everything You Think by Joseph Nguyen. First published 2022.

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The Time Machine by H. G. Wells

“I’ve had a most amazing time

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The New Jim Crow

Critique of mass incarceration and racial discrimination in the US

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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Non-fiction book about Henrietta Lacks' life and cancer cells

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Born a Crime

Trevor Noah's memoir about growing up in post-apartheid South Africa

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When You’re Ready, This Is How You Heal by Brianna Wiest

The official website of writer Brianna Wiest

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You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero

Discover motivational insights from Jen Sincero, bestselling author & coach

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Kare wa Waru

A book about courage to be disliked.

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The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday

A guide to turning obstacles into opportunities.

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12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson

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Wolf

This is a Howlin' Wolf biography and tribute site maintained by Mark Hoffman and James Segrest, co-authors of the first biography of the Wolf:

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F for Fake

Uncovering the truth behind deception

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Kishimi Koga

A motivational book by Ichirö Kishimi and Fumitake Koga.

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What is the best non-fiction in 1988?▾

Based on community votes, Abbey of the Holy Ghost is the highest-rated non-fiction of 1988, ranked #1 by the community.

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