It has been a source of inspiration to motivational and self-help authors.

Sniffing a ripe market, book publishers and self-help authors are making Tony Robbins-style wealth and investment guides for under-age readers.

Franklin Lyle (Frank) Bettger (1888-1981) was a self-help author.

In the later 20th century, his work has found new audiences through its use by New Age theologians and self-help authors, and through frequently quoting in television programs, books and motion pictures.

December 23 - Samuel Smiles, self-help author (died 1904)

During her years on "Today," Ms. Pauley developed from a smart if rather weightless young woman into one who was comfortable interviewing not only pop stars and self-help authors but world leaders.

Yet Mr. Hecht displays the same tendency as most self-help authors to deconstruct the familiar and establish their own language.

Augustine Og Mandino (1923-1995) was the self-help inspirational author of 22 books and, at last count, has sold more than 25 million copies.

Did Mr. Clinton really tell a group of self-help authors at Camp David: "I have a good heart.

Confident use of the term is most common among self-help authors.