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Change the way you Read, Live the Way You Change

-Refinement Society Books


Welcome to the Refinement Society Book Club. We find books that we like and recommend, especially for the discerning palate- those with a hunger to thrive and not only strive. 

We have compiled a list of our favourite books, allowing you to quickly find the best solutions and inspirations for your refined life. Feel free to share with us books that you like or even your own books, and our editorial team will review and might add them to our RS Book Club once approved.


Books 

Books of Inspiration: Self Help & Self Enrichment

Use this checklist to establish and develop an interesting, resourceful, and enduring book listing for the purpose of:

(I)     Personal Refinement/Personal Development
(II)    Men & Women seeking Change at whatever stage in your lives
(III)   Personal Development/Self-Growth/Success Self-Help
(IV)   Happiness, Self-Care, Well-Being

Books Recommended that Help to Elevate.

1.0 Self-Help/Self-Enrichment

1:1 The Image Factor 
If you want to achieve GREATNESS, stop asking for permissions.

RS Book Code No. 1:1
What: Title    - The Image Factor
Who : Author: Teresa Dian Chew
Where: MPH Bookstore Online
Retail Price (Paper Back): RM 69.99


2: 0 Wardrobe (Personal Development)

My mission in life is to not merely survive, but to THRIVE; and to do so with some PASSION, some COMPASSION, some HUMOUR, and some STYLE.

2.1 Minimalist Simple Wardrobe

-Maya Angelou


RS Book Code No. 2:1
What: Title    - Minimalist Simple Wardrobe
Who : Author: Teresa Dian Chew
Where: AMAZON Kindle
Retail Price: USD 4.99 (Kindle)


2.2 How to Dress to Look Your Best



RS Book Code No. 2:2
What: Title    - How to Dress to Look Your Best
Who : Author: Teresa Dian Chew
Where: AMAZON Kindle
Retail Price: USD 5.99 (Kindle)


 

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