Below is a selection of books (both fiction and non-fiction) that I have read over the years and found helpful and/or enjoyable. I do want to note that a book or an author’s inclusion is not necessarily an endorsement of everything within that specific piece of literature or stated by said author. Please keep this in mind.
I’d also encourage readers to engage the text with a critical eye and a sense of curiosity. This requires you to examine the context, consider the time period in which things were written, evaluate your own biases, etc. If you’re interested in learning more about what it means to read thoughtfully and interpret data in a meaningful way, I suggest you to speak to a local librarian. In my experience, they are some of the truest champions of learning, and they can guide you towards resources that can expand upon these points.
On that note, you can probably find many of these titles at your local library. Unsurprisingly, online retailers like Amazon typically have these in stock as well, but a cheaper alternative is checking out libraries or the used bookstores in your area. You may find exactly what you’re looking for free or at just a fraction of the price!
I’m a big reader, so this page is updated frequently. Be sure to check back soon for edits or additional recommendations.
- Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself by Melodie Beattie (NON-FICTION)
- Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl (NON-FICTION)
- No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us by Rachel Louise Snyder (NON-FICTION)
- The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity by Dr. Nadine Bruke Harris (NON-FICTION)
- The Gift of Therapy: An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patients by Dr. Irvin Yalom (NON-FICTION)
- The Schopenhauer Cure: A Novel by Dr. Irvin Yalom (FICTION)
- Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men by Lundy Bancroft (NON-FICTION)