Relationship & Family
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.
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.
Mindless Eating
Brian Wansink
A fascinating exploration into the psychology of eating, revealing the hidden cues and environmental factors that influence our food choices and consumption habits. Discover how to re-engineer your surroundings to eat what you want without guilt or weight gain, and learn to make mindless eating work in your favor.
Mindreader
David J. Lieberman
Unlock the secrets of human behavior with cutting-edge techniques for profiling people and understanding their true thoughts and feelings. From casual conversations to high-stakes negotiations, gain a near-telepathic ability to decipher what others really think, want, and who they truly are, regardless of what they claim.
Mindsight
Daniel J. Siegel
Mindsight is a groundbreaking exploration into the synergistic workings of the mind and the brain. Using clinical vignettes as well as revelations about his own life, Dr. Siegel shows us how we can go from reactive impulsiveness to receptive awareness so that we can make valid choices, not blindly repeat maladaptive behaviors. It will be enormously useful for patients and their families, as well as mental health workers and the lay public at large.