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A Pity Party Is Still a Party: A Feel-Good Guide to Feeling Bad

As evinced by the title and the attendant activities, this is not the typical bromide-laden self-help book advising readers to turn their frowns upside down. The listicle-advice and activities can be a bit unorthodox and some just downright weird; some readers might even wonder if this is satire (it’s not). To every book its reader, which is exactly why this book deserves space on the shelf.
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Glimmer: A Story of Survival, Hope, and Healing

Recommended for memoir lovers and for those who are searching for the path to healing after a traumatic experience.
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Rethinking Intelligence: A Radical New Understanding of Our Human Potential

This deconstruction of what it means to be smart will appeal to readers who enjoy popular nonfiction in the vein of Daniel Pink’s When or The Power of Regret.
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You’ve Got This: Seven Steps to a Life You Love

Dunbar writes in an informal, nonjudgmental style that many readers will appreciate. A useful book that could serve as a guide for individuals trying to address their self-doubt or mollify negative thoughts or emotions.

Smarter Not Harder: The Biohacker’s Guide to Getting the Body and Mind You Want

A deeply absorbing book that offers a refreshing approach on how to succeed in living a healthier lifestyle. Ideal for readers interested in fitness, healthy eating, and general health.

Purple Crayons: The Art of Drawing a Life

Sociologist and psychotherapist Ellenhorn (How We Change) gently and tenderly challenges readers to view creative tendencies as art in order to feel alive inside, ultimately coming home to one’s own self. Highly recommended for all public libraries.
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Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want To Be

The author’s choice to base this book on her private practice may limit its audience; nonetheless, the many parents familiar with Kennedy’s work will value her suggestions.

The Bonobo Sisterhood: Revolution Through Female Alliance

Recommend to readers of Soraya Chemaly’s Rage Becomes Her and Deborah Tuerkheimer’s Credible.

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Brain-Body Parenting: How To Stop Managing Behavior and Start Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids

A fascinating and practical look at how neurobiology can be applied to parenting challenges.
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