How was this list created?

We searched for "best Hypnosis books", found the top 5 articles, took every book mentioned in 2+ articles, and averaged their rankings.

How many books are in this list?

There are 18 books in this list.

Why did you create this list?

We wanted to gather the most accurate list of Hypnosis books on the internet.

18 Best Hypnosis Books of All Time

Our goal: Build the most accurate list of best Hypnosis books.

How we picked these:
1. Search for "best Hypnosis books" and study the top 5 articles.
2. Add only the top books (mentioned 2+ times).
3. Rank the results neatly for you here! 😊
(This process takes a long time, but we do the research so you don't have to!)

(Updated 2022)

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Hypnotherapy
Dave Elman
Appears in 4 articles
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Trance-Formations
Neuro-Linguistic Programming and the Structure of Hypnosis
John Grinder
Appears in 4 articles
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My Voice Will Go with You
The Teaching Tales of Milton H. Erickson
Sidney Rosen
Appears in 4 articles
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Monsters and Magical Sticks
There's No Such Thing As Hypnosis?
Steven Heller
Appears in 3 articles
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Instant Self-Hypnosis
How to Hypnotize Yourself with Your Eyes Open
Forbes Robbins Blair
Appears in 3 articles
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Trancework
An Introduction to the Practice of Clinical Hypnosis
Michael D. Yapko
Appears in 3 articles
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Handbook of Hypnotic Suggestions and Metaphors
D. Corydon Hammond Ph.D.
Appears in 3 articles
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Reality is Plastic
The Art of Impromptu Hypnosis
Anthony Jacquin
Appears in 2 articles
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The Collected Papers of Milton H. Erickson
Complete 4 Volume Set
Milton H. Erickson
Appears in 2 articles
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Trance And Treatment
Herbert Spiegel
Appears in 2 articles
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Training Trances
Multi-Level Communication in Therapy and Training
John Overdurf
Appears in 2 articles
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How To Master Self-Hypnosis In A Weekend
The Simple, Systematic and Successful Way to Get Everything You Want
Rick Smith
Appears in 2 articles
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Essentials of Hypnosis
Michael D. Yapko
Appears in 2 articles
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Richard Bandler's Guide to Trance-formation
How to Harness the Power of Hypnosis to Ignite Effortless and Lasting Change
Richard Bandler
Appears in 2 articles
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Same Soul, Many Bodies
Discover the Healing Power of Future Lives through Progression Therapy
Brian L. Weiss
Appears in 2 articles
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Close Your Eyes, Get Free
Use Self-Hypnosis to Reduce Stress, Quit Bad Habits, and Achieve Greater Relaxation and Focus
Grace Smith
Appears in 2 articles
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Hypnotherapy
An Exploratory Casebook
Milton H. Erickson
Appears in 2 articles
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Hypnotic Realities
The Induction of Clinical Hypnosis and Forms of Indirect Suggestion
Milton H. Erickson
Appears in 2 articles

FAQ

How was this list created?
We searched for "best Hypnosis books", found the top 5 articles, took every book mentioned in 2+ articles, and averaged their rankings.
How many books are in this list?
There are 18 books in this list.
Why did you create this list?
We wanted to gather the most accurate list of Hypnosis books on the internet.