Relationship & Family
The End of Mental Illness
Daniel G. Amen
Dr. Daniel Amen challenges the traditional view of mental illness, advocating for a brain-centered approach that integrates neuroscience and functional medicine. He offers a roadmap to maximize brain health, prevent mental afflictions, and reclaim your life by addressing biological, psychological, social, and spiritual components.
The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide
David J. Miklowitz
A comprehensive guide for individuals and families navigating bipolar disorder. This book provides essential information on diagnosis, treatment, self-management techniques, and strategies for coping in family and work settings. Empower yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to achieve mood stability and lead a fulfilling life.
NeuroTribes
Steve Silberman
A sweeping and penetrating history of autism, presented with a rare sympathy and sensitivity. It explores the remarkable shifting of attitudes toward autism and Asperger’s over the past few decades, and how the concept of neurodiversity is changing our understanding of the human brain.
Everybody Lies
Seth Stephens-Davidowitz
A groundbreaking exploration of the power of internet search data to reveal hidden truths about ourselves and society. From uncovering racism to understanding human sexuality, this book demonstrates how Big Data can revolutionize our understanding of the human psyche and challenge conventional wisdom.
Factfulness
Hans Rosling
Factfulness offers a new way to see the world, separating fact from fiction and revealing how our instincts can mislead us. By understanding these instincts and using simple tools, we can develop a fact-based worldview, make better decisions, and feel more hopeful about the future.
The Year of Magical Thinking
Joan Didion
A poignant and unflinching memoir by Joan Didion, chronicling the year following the sudden death of her husband, John Gregory Dunne, while their daughter, Quintana, lay unconscious in the hospital. Didion explores the surreal and disorienting landscape of grief, memory, and the struggle to make sense of a life irrevocably altered.
How Children Succeed
Paul Tough
An exploration of the new science of character, and what it means for raising kids, educating students, and creating a more equitable society. The book challenges conventional wisdom about child development, arguing that qualities like grit, curiosity, and self-control are more crucial for success than cognitive skills alone.
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
Lori Gottlieb
A therapist reeling from a sudden breakup seeks guidance from her own therapist, while also navigating the complex lives of her patients. This insightful and often humorous memoir explores the universal challenges of being human and the transformative power of therapy.