Relationship & Family
Emotional First Aid
Guy Winch
A practical guide to treating everyday psychological injuries such as rejection, loneliness, loss, guilt, failure, and low self-esteem. It provides science-based techniques for easing emotional pain and preventing these issues from becoming worse, offering readers a psychological medicine cabinet for their mental health.
Escape from Freedom
Erich Fromm
A classic exploration into the human condition, 'Escape from Freedom' delves into the reasons why individuals might choose to surrender their freedom to authoritarianism. Erich Fromm examines the psychological and social factors that lead people to seek refuge in submission, offering profound insights into the dynamics of freedom, authority, and the individual's place in society. A thought-provoking analysis relevant to understanding both historical and contemporary challenges to human liberty.
Fair Play
Eve Rodsky
Fair Play offers a revolutionary approach to rebalancing domestic responsibilities and reclaiming your time and identity. Tired of feeling overwhelmed and resentful? This book provides a practical system, complete with rules and strategies, to help couples equitably share the workload of running a home and raising a family, leading to happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.
The Sacred Search
Gary Thomas
Discover the groundbreaking approach to finding lasting love and a fulfilling marriage. This book challenges conventional wisdom, urging you to prioritize the 'why' over the 'who' in your search for a life partner. Explore the deeper purpose of marriage and learn how aligning your relationship with a shared mission can lead to a spiritually enriching and joyful union.
Frames of Mind
Howard Gardner
In "Frames of Mind," Howard Gardner proposes a groundbreaking theory of multiple intelligences, challenging traditional views of intelligence as a single, measurable entity. Gardner argues that individuals possess a range of distinct cognitive capacities, including linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal intelligences. This book explores the nature of these intelligences, their biological and cultural foundations, and their implications for education and human development. Discover a new perspective on human potential and unlock the diverse talents within yourself and others.
Good Arguments
Bo Seo
In "Good Arguments," world debate champion Bo Seo teaches us how competitive debate can improve our everyday lives. He presents the basic elements of debate and applies them to relationships, education, technology, and more, arguing that good arguments can enrich our lives and societies.
I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki
Baek Sehee
A candid and insightful exploration of dysthymia (persistent depressive disorder) through personal experiences and therapy sessions. The author delves into the complexities of living with a subtle yet pervasive depression, offering solace and connection to those who feel similarly adrift in the space between happiness and despair. It is a journey of self-discovery, vulnerability, and the search for comfort in the simple joys of life, like eating tteokbokki.
Big Friendship
Aminatou Sow
A candid and insightful exploration of modern friendship, 'Big Friendship' delves into the complexities, challenges, and profound rewards of maintaining deep, meaningful connections in adulthood. Through personal anecdotes and cultural analysis, Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman offer a compelling narrative about the transformative power of friendship and the importance of investing in these vital relationships.