Interesting perspective. Is it your belief that people read these as how-to or self-help books?

I enjoy reading them the same way I enjoy learning from my co-worker's habits. I take what matters to me and throw away the rest. I'm always trying to improve how I do my current job. It's not enough to have an open mind about work habits / techniques, one has to actively seek out new information.

Also it's usually an interesting look into someone else's life, at times even fascinating.