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You Learn by Living: Eleven Keys for a More Fulfilling Life
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"Though at times dated, this uplifting “manual," written by one of the most interesting and significant women of the past century, is filled with the insight and advice I'd like to give to everyone."

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Raymond Pettibon recommended The Art Spirit in Books (curated)

 
The Art Spirit
The Art Spirit
Robert Henri | 2007 | Art, Photography & Fashion, History & Politics
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"Notes collected by Henri's students over the course of his years as a teacher. Still some of the best advice available to art students. Henri is never condescending, always speaks to students as peers."

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There's a lot of food advice from successful and inspirational people. (4 more)
The writer's descriptions and recount of these meetings, buikds a vivd scene and you leave feeling as if you've just listened to the conversations yourself
Funny annecdotes
Not one you have to read in one sitting
A wide range of people were interviewed, from actors, celebrities, activists and politicans.
Some of the advice is a bit repetitive (1 more)
Half of the pages are just quotes repeated in a large font
Interesting read