Is self development possible by reading books on that topic?

I for a fact know that self help books can definitely help sometimes. I had problems in the past with intense insecurity, jealousy, and anxiety while in a relationship. It was driving me crazy and I didn't know what to do about it, and couldn't afford to see a therapist or anything about it. So I read a self help book on it and it really helped me realize first of all of some of the reasons behind why i was the way I was, and it also led me on a path on how to stop my behavior and be happy. So yes they can definitely help depending I guess on the person.

hi tingtong good evening from the US. its about 7 p.m. here in Ca. in the US. That explanation is pretty good I think. You
can read the books but you also need to put the ideas into
action is my way of thinking about it. I sometimes think that
some classes in the junior colleges offer more help as they'
actually show a person how to assess, reflect,and take
action. A lot of that I imagine a person could do on his or
her own.

Self help books will defnitely help on ones development if the person who reads tries to implement and practice the same. These books can motivate or inspire one, the rest we have to practice. So only reading books will not help

Hi there!
I have a feeling that books on 'self-development' do help widen our vision and thought process. You see it all depends upon an individual, how much s/he wants to learn from the book. If we imbibe ideas given in the book in our practical life, we will certainly get benefitted. I like reading books on 'self-development'. One book, which inspired me very much is titled 'The magic of thinking big'. I would recommend you to read this book, which is mainly about 'positive thinking' and it has been wonderfully written by the writer.