I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn't)
Brené Brown
A groundbreaking exploration of shame, its impact on our lives, and the path to shame resilience. Based on years of research, this book offers insights and strategies for understanding shame, building courage, practicing compassion, and fostering connection to live a more authentic life.
How Emotions Are Made
Lisa Feldman Barrett
A groundbreaking exploration of emotion, offering a radical new perspective on how our brains create emotions and how this understanding can transform our lives. Challenge the classical view of emotion and discover the new science that reveals emotions are not hardwired but constructed.
The Person and the Situation
Lee Ross
This seminal work in social psychology challenges our everyday understanding of human behavior, arguing that situational forces often wield more influence than individual personality traits. Through compelling research and classic experiments, the authors introduce concepts like the 'Fundamental Attribution Error' and the 'Principle of Situationism,' revealing how our perceptions of others and ourselves are profoundly shaped by context. It's a profound exploration of why we act the way we do, offering a re-evaluation of predictability and the subtle power of our environment.
Outliers
Malcolm Gladwell
Why do some people achieve so much more than others? Can success be explained by looking at innate talent, or is there something more? Outliers examines the lives of people who have achieved extraordinary success, and reveals that their stories are far more complex than we might think. It explores how factors like family, culture, and opportunity play a critical role in shaping their achievements.
Notes on a Nervous Planet
Matt Haig
In 'Notes on a Nervous Planet,' Matt Haig explores how the modern world, with its constant connectivity and overwhelming information, contributes to anxiety and stress. He offers insights and strategies for protecting our mental health in an age of potential panic, encouraging readers to disconnect, edit their lives, and find peace amidst the chaos.
Chasing the Scream
Johann Hari
A journey to discover the real causes of addiction and how to solve it, told through gripping human stories. This book challenges everything we've been told about addiction.
Irresistible
Adam Alter
Irresistible explores the rise of behavioral addictions in the digital age, examining the psychological tricks that make technologies so compelling and offering solutions to minimize their harmful effects. From smartphones to social media, this book delves into the science of addiction and how it's being harnessed for both good and ill.
This Is Not a Book About Benedict Cumberbatch
Adam Gollner
A thought-provoking exploration of our emotional disconnect from the planetary crisis, examining why we struggle to believe in and act on the face of overwhelming evidence. Through personal anecdotes and historical examples, the author delves into the psychological barriers that prevent us from confronting the challenges of climate change, questioning our values and our capacity for meaningful action.