Category: On My Bookshelf
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Rage Becomes Her
by Soraya Chemaly
π Book in 2 sentences: Women’s anger has been historically and systematically suppressed. But it is a vital, justified resource for personal empowerment and societal change.
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What My Bones Know
by Stephanie Foo
π Book in 2 sentences: “She had her dream job as an award-winning radio producer at This American Life and a loving boyfriend. But behind her office door,Β she was having panic attacks and sobbing at her desk every morning.” Readers might recognize themselves in Stephanie Foo’s reflections of a high-achieving adult recognizing, unpacking, and healing…
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Love and Choice
by Lucy Fry
π Book in 2 sentences: Featuring reflections of people exploring what it means to “be in a relationship,” Lucy Fry challenges the historical societal pressures to jump on the relationship escalator. Each chapter ends with thoughtful questions readers can ask themselves and partners to build more conscious, authentic, respectful, and fulfilling relationships.
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The Power Threat Meaning Framework
by Mary Boyle and Lucy Johnstone
π Book in 2 sentences: The Power Threat Meaning Framework (PTMF) argues that the medical model of diagnosing is reductionist and pathologizing in ways that can hinder meaningful treatment. Instead, the PTMF argues that symptoms are understandable when viewed in the context of a person’s lived experience, life circumstances, cultural and social norms, and exposure…
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Ace and Aro Relationship Guide
by Cody Daigle-Orians
π Book in 2 sentences: “Whether we’re talking about friendships, romantic relationships, casual dates or casual intimate partners, this guide will help you not only live authentically in your ace and aro identity, but joyfully share it with others.” Cody Daigle-Orians (@AceDadAdvice) offers a validating and thoughtful guide for ace and aro folx navigating relationships…
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Unmasking Autism
by Devon Price, PhD
π Book in 2 sentences: Dr. Devon Price shares his research and lived experience of unmasking high masking autism. Learn about autism and high masking autism through history, social science research, and personal profiles that challenge the medicalized and neurotypical stereotypes.
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Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
by Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD
π Book in 2 sentences: Just because you’re 35 years old doesn’t mean that you’re also 35 years old, emotionally. Learn about the ways this can show up in parenting and how it can impact children and the kinds of challenges they may face as adults. * A disclaimer I give clients: This book offers…
