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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise June 2019
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| Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives... by Lori GottliebWhat it's about: everything you've ever wanted to know about therapists and therapy but were too scared to ask.
About the author: Lori Gottlieb is the author of the bestselling relationship guide Marry Him and writes a weekly advice column for The Atlantic.
Media buzz: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone is being developed for television by Eva Longoria, set to air on ABC. |
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| I Miss You When I Blink: Essays by Mary Laura PhilpottWhat it's about: This funny and heartwarming collection of essays delves into talk show host Mary Laura Philpott's reflections on how to handle reinventing yourself as you move through life's different stages.
Who it's for: anyone facing a major life transition such as a career change, becoming a parent, a midlife crisis, or retirement.
Reviewers say: "warm, candid, and wise" (Kirkus Reviews). |
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| Dementia Reimagined: Building a Life of Joy and Dignity From Beginning to End by Tia Powell, M.D.What it is: one doctor's poignant exploration of Alzheimer's disease that is part medical history and part memoir.
Why you should read it: Dr. Tia Powell is blunt about the realities of the research into the disease, with particular concerns about when care of existing patients takes a backseat to the search for a cure.
Don't miss: The story of Dr. Solomon Fuller, a pioneering African American doctor who performed ground-breaking research into Alzheimer's in the early 1900s. |
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| Nanaville: Adventures in Grandparenting by Anna QuindlenWhat it's about: This heartwarming memoir is Anna Quindlen's examination of changing family dynamics and learning respect for boundaries as the author goes from parent to grandparent and must recalibrate her relationship with her child and her own understanding of herself.
Author alert: Quindlen is a Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times columnist who is also known for her fiction, including Still Life With Breadcrumbs and Object Lessons. |
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| Unf*ck Your Habitat: You're Better Than Your Mess by Rachel HoffmanWhat it's about: Despite its provocative title, this is a surprisingly encouraging (if no-nonsense) handbook of advice for keeping your home clean and organized, with an emphasis on the ways clutter can cause stress.
What sets it apart: the special attention the author pays to those forgotten by more conventional home care books, such as people who have disabilities and people who live with roommates.
Don't miss: unique strategies like the "20/10" system; the random cleaning challenges; the argument against "marathon" cleaning sessions. |
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The life-changing magic of tidying up : the Japanese art of decluttering and organizing
by Marie Kondō
What it is: Presents a guide to cleaning and organizing a living space, discussing best methods for decluttering and the impact that an organized home can have on mood and physical and mental health.
Reviewers say: Readers with an interest in home organization and a tolerance for the idea that our possessions are full of feelings and energy are likely to enjoy this book
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Goodbye, things : The New Japanese Minimalism
by Fumio Sasaki
What it is: Explores how the author revitalized his enthusiasm for life and sense of well-being by embracing a minimalist existence, sharing tips on how to get rid of unneeded possessions and achieve a better appreciation for present-day circumstances.
About the author: Fumio Sasaki is the former co-editor-in-chief of Wani Books, and lives in a 215-square-foot apartment in Tokyo, furnished with a small wooden box, a desk, and a roll-up futon pad.
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| The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family From... by Margareta MagnussonWait, "death cleaning"? Or in Swedish, döstädning, which refers to reducing the clutter in your home (and your life in general) so that your loved ones won't have to do it later.
Sounds kind of morbid. Maybe at first, but the author argues that Swedes don't see it that way and presents her ideas with a surprising amount of charm and humor.
Why you should read it: to prompt conversations that can be as difficult as they are important; to help you reevaluate your relationship with your belongings and make the most of the life you're living now. |
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