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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise October 2019
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| Lithium: A Doctor, a Drug, and a Breakthrough by Walter A. Brown eAudiobook on Hoopla
What it is: a comprehensive journey into the discovery and applications of the drug lithium and how it transformed psychiatric medicine forever.
Topics of note: why it took the FDA until 1971 to approve lithium as a treatment for bipolar disorder, despite evidence of its effectiveness dating back to 1949.
You might also like: The Philadelphia Chromosome by Jessica Wapner; Blockbuster Drugs by Jie Jack Li. |
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The Source of Self-regard: Selected Essays, Speeches, and Meditations by Toni Morrison Print: MCN 814.6 MORRISON
An anthology of the Nobel Prize-winning writer's essays, speeches and commentary on society, culture and art includes her powerful prayer for the dead of 9/11, her searching meditation on Martin Luther King, Jr. and her poignant eulogy for James Baldwin. (literary collections).
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Natural Causes: an Epidemic of Wellness, the Certainty of Dying, and Killing Ourselves to Live Longer by Barbara Ehrenreich Print: McN 612.68 Ehrenrei Offers insight into healthcare practices, identifying the cellular sources of aging and illness and revealing that aggressive treatments provide an illusion of control and survivability at the cost of life quality.
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| The ADHD Advantage: What You Thought Was a Diagnosis May Be Your Greatest Strength by Dale Archer, MD eAudiobook on Hoopla
Myth busted: that an ADHD diagnosis is something to be "overcome" and not a potential asset.
Read it for: the stories of celebrities and other notable figures whose accomplishments are grounded in the unique outlook and high energy levels of their ADHD.
Is it for you? The author isn't completely against medicating ADHD but does show a preference for managing the condition with "skills, not pills". |
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| How to Fall in Love With Anyone: A Memoir in Essays by Mandy Len Catron eAudiobook on RBDigital
What it's about: Based on Mandy Len Catron's viral article about a list of 36 questions that promise to quickly create intimacy between strangers, this thoughtful and reflective collection of essays tackles love, relationships, and the questions they leave us with.
Myth busted: that modern Valentine's Day was created by greeting card companies.
Reviewers say: "Catron melds science and emotion beautifully" (Booklist). |
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| Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics by Dan Harris and Jeff Warren, with Carlye Adler eBook and eAudiobook on RBDigital
What it is: a practical, low-pressure guide to fitting meditation into your life, even if you don't think you have the time, space, skill, or patience for it -- or are just skeptical of the benefits.
Myths busted: that meditation requires a serious attitude, large time commitment, and a dedicated space.
Author alert: Host of Nightline and co-host of Good Morning America, journalist Dan Harris previously published the book 10% Happier. |
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