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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise August 2020
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The Hilarious World of Depression
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John Moe
What it is: An engaging and inspiring memoir of the author's ongoing battle with clinical depression, a topic he discusses with famous guests on his podcast of the same name.
Cameos by: Andy Richter, Maria Bamford, John Green, Dick Cavett, Patton Oswalt, and other famous people who have struggled with their mental health.
Reviewer say: This "edifying, enjoyable take on the realities of living with depression will uplift any reader" (Publishers Weekly).
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The Medical Checkup Book
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Dorling Kindersley
Written by experts and packed with user-friendly information and practical lifestyle advice, this is the ultimate guide for anyone interested in their health. Explore the variety of tests and screenings you may undergo at a doctor's or workplace health assessment - find out what is tested, why it is tested, and what the results mean.The Medical Checkup Book is the only visual guide to explain all common medical tests and what preventative measures you can take to minimize the risks and maximize your health.
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Let's Never Talk About This Again
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Sara Faith Alterman
The producer of the Mortified series describes the innocence of her youth in suburban New England before her discovery that her father was a campy sex writer whose career she assumed when he developed early onset Alzheimer’s.
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Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything by BJ Fogg, PhD What it's about: the scientific underpinnings of habit formation, with insights about how to manage your expectations, motivations, and emotional responses.
Why you might like it: The advice presented here is well-grounded in research but is written in an inspiring tone and broken down into practical, approachable steps. | | Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do by Eve Rodsky What it's about: the unequal expectations faced by many working women and how they spend their "free" time, with a focus on common disparities in household labor and ways to shrink the gap.
Why you should read it: with the rapid increase of people working from home, these issues could not be more important or timely.
Reviewers say: Fair Play is "potentially revolutionary" and gives readers "the right combination of venting and commiserating balanced by practical solutions" (Booklist). | |
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