Category: On My Bookshelf

  • Rage Becomes Her by Soraya Chemaly

    Rage Becomes Her

    by Soraya Chemaly

    πŸ“– 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.

  • What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo

    What My Bones Know

    by Stephanie Foo

    πŸ“– 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…

  • Love and Choice by Lucy Fry

    Love and Choice

    by Lucy Fry

    πŸ“– 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.

  • The Power Threat Meaning Framework by Mary Boyle and Lucy Johnstone

    The Power Threat Meaning Framework

    by Mary Boyle and Lucy Johnstone

    πŸ“– 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…

  • Ace and Aro Relationship Guide by Cody Daigle-Orians

    Ace and Aro Relationship Guide

    by Cody Daigle-Orians

    πŸ“– 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…

  • Unmasking Autism by Devon Price, PhD

    Unmasking Autism

    by Devon Price, PhD

    πŸ“– 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.

  • Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD

    Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents

    by Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD

    πŸ“– 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…