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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise October 2020 |
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| The Lost Art of Dying: Reviving Forgotten Wisdom by L.S. Dugdale, MDWhat it's about: perspectives on death and dying throughout history, from the ancient world to the Black Death to our modern, medicalized framework around these issues.
Reviewers say: This "probing analysis" (Publishers Weekly) is an "inspiring manual for living one's days fully and dying well" (Library Journal). |
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| She Proclaims: Our Declaration of Independence from a Man's World by Jennifer PalmieriWhat it is: an impassioned, thought-provoking primer on ways that women can make their mark and advocate for themselves in personal, professional, and political spheres.
Why you might like it: The anecdotes and advice inside are presented in an accessible and inspiring manner and intended to appeal to women from a wide range of backgrounds. |
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Ask a Manager: How to Navigate Clueless Colleagues, Lunch-Stealing Bosses, and...
by Alison Green
What it is: a straightforward advice book collecting 50 difficult workplace situations and explaining how best to navigate them.
Topics include: how to address racist and sexist comments, coworkers taking credit for your ideas, and communicating decisions that you don't agree with.
Who it's for: new hires, new managers, and anyone looking to improve their workplace environment.
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| Sitting Pretty: The View From My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body by Rebekah TaussigWhat it is: a witty and engaging memoir about the author's life as a wheelchair user, with frank discussions of how disability intersects with issues like sex, dating, self-image, relationships, the media, and more.
Why you should read it: Sitting Pretty is a refreshingly candid and welcome voice in the growing body of literature about disability written by disabled people themselves. |
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Anxiety and Stress Relief
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| The Anxiety Toolkit: Strategies for Fine-Tuning Your Mind and Moving Past Your Stuck Points by Alice Boyes, PhDWhat it is: a straightforward and accessible guide to anxiety, from its evolutionary advantages to how to manage the negative effects it can have on our minds, bodies, and behavior patterns.
Why you might like it: The advice inside is grounded in clinical research and the author's experience as a cognitive-behavioral therapist, but is presented in digestible sections that make the topic seem more approachable. |
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| Hi, Anxiety: Life With a Bad Case of Nerves by Kat KinsmanWhat it's about: Inspired by the author's viral article about living with anxiety, this candid memoir expands on her lifelong struggle with depression and anxiety, and the ways it has shaped her personality and sense of self.
About the author: Journalist Kat Kinsman is an editor for the magazine Food & Wine and was nominated for a James Beard Award in 2013. |
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In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice From Over 100 Makers, Artists...
by Grace Bonney
What it is: a collection of profiles of prominent women from all walks of life, with insights about their workspaces, their personal definitions of success, and advice for women looking to advance their own careers.
Featuring: journalist Melissa Harris-Perry, artist Lorna Simpson, designer Eileen Fisher, musician Neko Case, poet Nikki Giovanni, comedian Abbi Jacobson, and many more.
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| Stress-Proof: The Scientific Solution to Protect Your Brain and Body -- And Be More Resilient... by Mithu Storoni, MD. PhDWhat's inside: a collection of evidence-based techniques for stress management, with a detailed look at common stress triggers and ways to "hack" the body's stress responses with food, exercise, music, and environmental changes.
Reviewers say: This "thoughtfully organized and executed" guide "has the potential to positively impact the lives of many" (Booklist). |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Daviess County Public Library
2020 Frederica Street
Owensboro, Kentucky 42301
(270) 684-0211
www.dcplibrary.org
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