I'd like to share with those people struggling to get their PMP certifications my experience:

First: Don't give up! It's worth every minute of sacrifice and hard work. That's the point of getting such a certification, it will get you out of the crowd.

Books: I don't recommend anyone reading the PMBoK from cover to cover. It's a manual, a reference guide, and should be used like that. Stick to one book and use others (PMBoK included) to skimm through the subject.

My material: