Take courage Alex we all did this seeking ....
(Ecc 12:9 KJVR) And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
(Ecc 12:10 KJVR) The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.
(Ecc 12:11 KJVR) The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.
(Ecc 12:12 KJVR) And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
(Ecc 12:13 KJVR) Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
(Ecc 12:14 KJVR) For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
Just keep your discenment beanie on, Remember The Word is the Only Source.
Even though I have read and owned many of these books... I now really look at most of these publications as sellers of God's word.....as a result you tend to always find things within them like Arcturus said that appeal to the carnal...that is why many are best sellers.
I like the facts that you are seeing the good and the limitations in this arthors thinking.
(Phi 4:8 KJVR) Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Beloved