Relationship & Family
When Nietzsche Wept
Irvin Yalom
In Vienna, 1882, a drama unfolds as Lou Salomé seeks the help of Dr. Josef Breuer to save Friedrich Nietzsche from despair. This novel explores a fictional encounter between the doctor and the philosopher, delving into the depths of the human psyche and the power of the 'talking cure'.
Uniquely Human
Barry M. Prizant
A compassionate and insightful guide to understanding autism, challenging conventional approaches and emphasizing the importance of empathy, understanding, and support. This book offers a refreshing perspective on autism, promoting a more humanistic and effective way of helping individuals on the spectrum thrive.
Waking the Tiger
Peter A. Levine
Explore the revolutionary approach to healing trauma by understanding the bi-directional communication between our thoughts and our physiology. Discover how the body is a healer and how the psychological scars of trauma are reversible. A must-read for professionals and laypeople alike, this book offers insights into resolving and healing traumas, potentially saving humanity from self-destruction.
The Emotional Lives of Teenagers
Lisa Damour
A guide to understanding and supporting the emotional lives of teenagers. It dispels myths about adolescent emotions, addresses gender differences, and offers practical advice for parents on helping teens express and manage their feelings. The book emphasizes the importance of emotional discomfort in promoting growth and provides a framework for fostering emotional strength in adolescents.
My Stroke of Insight
Jill Bolte Taylor
A neuroanatomist recounts her experience of having a stroke and the insights she gained about the brain and consciousness during her recovery. This book weaves together academic knowledge with personal experience, offering a unique perspective on the beauty and resilience of the human brain.
A Little Life
Hanya Yanagihara
A deeply moving and unflinching novel, 'A Little Life' follows the lives of four college friends—Jude, Willem, JB, and Malcolm—as they navigate adulthood in New York City. At its heart is Jude St. Francis, a brilliant but enigmatic lawyer haunted by an unspeakable past of trauma and abuse. As his friends grapple with their own ambitions and relationships, they are drawn into Jude's orbit, struggling to understand and support him through his profound physical and emotional pain. This powerful narrative explores the enduring bonds of friendship, the devastating effects of trauma, and the complex search for identity and belonging.
Stop Walking on Eggshells
Paul T. Mason
Are you walking on eggshells around someone you care about? This book provides guidance and support for those in relationships with individuals who have borderline personality disorder (BPD). Learn how to understand BPD behaviors, take back control of your life, and create healthier relationships.
Complete Psychological Works of Sigmund Freud
Sigmund Freud
Sigmund Freud's seminal work delves into the psychological underpinnings of civilization and religion. This volume, featuring 'The Future of an Illusion' and 'Civilization and its Discontents,' explores how societal structures demand instinctual renunciations, leading to widespread discontent. Freud examines the origins of religious ideas as a means to cope with human helplessness against nature and fate, positing them as essential illusions that bind society. A profound analysis of the human psyche's role in shaping culture and belief, this collection offers a critical perspective on the sacrifices and psychological mechanisms inherent in human civilization.