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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise December 2021 |
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| One Friday in April: A Story of Suicide and Survival by Donald AntrimWhat it is: the candid and moving story of author Donald Antrim's struggles with depression and the titular Friday in April, when he almost succumbed to his suicidal ideations.
Read it for: Antrim's vivid recollection of his winding road to recovery and the profound, insightful observations he makes about the nature of suicide, trauma, and isolation.
Who it's for: anyone who found solace in classic depression memoirs Darkness Visible by William Styron or The Noonday Demon by Andrew Solomon. |
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Committed: Dispatches from a Psychiatrist in Training
by Adam Stern, M.D.
What it's about: the lessons about mental health that Dr. Adam Stern learned from both his patients and his fellow overworked, sleep-deprived colleagues during his medical residency.
Read it for: the candid and compassionate way Dr. Stern relates the compelling stories of people he helped and the people who helped him during that difficult time.
You might also like: In Shock by Rana Awdish; The Beauty in Breaking by Michele Harper.
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No cure for being human : and other truths I need to hear
by Kate Bowler
When she discovers that she has cancer at the age of 35, the author searches for a way forward as she mines the wisdom—and absurdity—of our modern “best life now” advice industry, learning how to deal with her diagnosis on her own terms.
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| The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times by Jane Goodall and Douglas AbramsWhat it is: a thought-provoking and reflective argument that even in the darkest times, there are still plenty of reasons to keep hope alive.
Reasons to hope: "the amazing human intellect, the resilience of nature, the power of youth, and the indomitable human spirit."
Why you might like it: In a time of uncertainty, readers will find much to inspire them as naturalist Jane Goodall shares observations about human nature and stories from her extraordinary life that underline the tenacity of the natural world. |
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| Navigating Autism: 9 Mindsets for Helping Kids on the Spectrum by Temple Grandin PhD and Debra Moore PhDWhat it's about: strategies for supporting and empowering autistic children and teens and helping them develop their full potential.
Why you should read it: Co-authors Temple Grandin and Debra Moore are a well-qualified team -- Grandin is autistic and Moore is a psychologist with decades of experience on the topic.
Try this next: Divergent Mind by Jenara Nerenberg. |
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I Live a Life Like Yours
by Jan Grue
What it's about: This moving and candid mix of memoir and essay collection reflects on the author's mental and physical health history, delving into topics such as childhood trauma, disability, and living a fulfilling life with spinal muscular atrophy.
About the author: Norwegian writer Jan Grue teaches at the University of Oslo and has published fiction, nonfiction, academic criticism, and children's literature.
For fans of: Sitting Pretty by Rebecca Taussig; Places I've Taken My Body by Molly McCully Brown.
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Credible : why we doubt accusers and protect abusers
by Deborah Tuerkheimer
"In this landmark book, a former prosecutor, legal expert, and leading authority on sexual violence examines why we are primed to disbelieve allegations of sexual abuse, and how we can transform a culture and a legal system structured to dismiss accusers"
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