Books like 'Gentle Writing Advice: How to Be a Writer Without Destroying Yourself'
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Eeyore's Gloomy Little Instruction Book by A.A. Milne
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis companion to Pooh's Little Instruction Book captures all the curmudgeonly charm of a much-beloved Milne character... -
![50 Acts of Kindness by Ellyn Oaksmith]()
50 Acts of Kindness by Ellyn Oaksmith
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom acclaimed romance author Ellyn Oaksmith comes a novel of change, challenges, and ultimately, kindness... Being overly kind isn't in Kylie Harrow's nature. This has never been more evident than when Kylie vents her frustrations to an innocent employee—and the whole scene is posted online, tanking her career and earning her the dubious distinction of "World's Worst Boss... -
![The Pocket Thich Nhat Hanh by Thich Nhat Hanh]()
The Pocket Thich Nhat Hanh by Thich Nhat Hanh
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA pocket-sized treasury of writings and teachings from the beloved Zen teacher Thich Nhat HanhSince Thich Nhat Hanh’s exile from his native Vietnam in 1966, the Zen Buddhist monk has gone on to become one of the most influential and beloved spiritual masters of our age...Categorized as:
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![The Hot Young Widows Club: Lessons on Survival from the Front Lines of Grief by Nora McInerny Purmort, Nora McInerny]()
The Hot Young Widows Club: Lessons on Survival from the Front Lines of Grief by Nora McInerny Purmort, Nora McInerny
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom the host of the popular podcast, Terrible, Thanks for Asking , comes a wise, humorous roadmap and caring resource for anyone going through the loss of a loved one—or even a difficult life moment.In the span of a few weeks, thirty-something Nora McInerny had a miscarriage, lost her father to cancer, and lost her husband due to a brain tumor. Her life fell apart...Categorized as:
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![Dreyer's English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style by Benjamin Dreyer]()
Dreyer's English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style by Benjamin Dreyer
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsA witty, informative guide to writing "good English" from Random House's longtime copy chief and one of Twitter's leading enforcers of proper grammar--a twenty-first-century Elements of Style As authoritative as it is amusing, this book distills everything Benjamin Dreyer has learned from the hundreds of books he has copyedited, including works by Elizabeth Strout, E. L... -
![Your Head is a Houseboat: A Chaotic Guide to Mental Clarity by Campbell Walker]()
Your Head is a Houseboat: A Chaotic Guide to Mental Clarity by Campbell Walker
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsYour Head is a Houseboat is uniquely hilarious guide to what goes on in your brain, from illustration sensation Campbell Walker aka Struthless.The only truth we really know is that we're going to spend the rest of our lives in our own houseboat (our head) so it makes sense to make that houseboat as good as possible... -
![Will by Will Smith, Mark Manson]()
Will by Will Smith, Mark Manson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsThe instant #1 New York Times bestseller!“It's the best memoir I've ever read.” —Oprah Winfrey“Will Smith isn't holding back in his bravely inspiring new memoir . . . An ultimately heartwarming read, Will provides a humane glimpse of the man behind the actor, producer and musician, as he bares all his insecurities and trauma... -
![Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking by Jon Acuff]()
Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking by Jon Acuff
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsOverthinking isn't a personality trait. It's the sneakiest form of fear.It steals time, creativity, and goals. It's the most expensive, least productive thing companies invest in without even knowing it. And it's an epidemic. When New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff changed his life by transforming his overthinking, he wondered if other people might benefit from what he discovered...Categorized as:
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![F*ck That: An Honest Meditation by Jason Headley]()
F*ck That: An Honest Meditation by Jason Headley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLike a yoga class you can hold in your hand, a beautiful, full-color guide to letting sh*t go Our world is filled with annoyances, and sometimes you need a little dose of humor to cope with the news cycle, your irritating co-worker, or that telemarketer who won’t stop calling... -
![The Book of Qualities by J. Ruth Gendler]()
The Book of Qualities by J. Ruth Gendler
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom Beauty to Compassion, from Pleasure to Terror, from Resignation to Joy -- here is an insightful exploration of the rich diversity of human qualities. J. Ruth Gendler's evocative book has as its cast of familiar characters our own emotions, brought to life with a poet's wisdom and an artist's perceptive eye...Categorized as:
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![ADHD is Awesome: A Guide to (Mostly) Thriving with ADHD by Penn Holderness, Kim Holderness]()
ADHD is Awesome: A Guide to (Mostly) Thriving with ADHD by Penn Holderness, Kim Holderness
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHi, friend! Welcome to the ADHD club.You're here because, like me, you've been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder—which, by the way, just might be the worst name for a condition ever—and you're trying to figure out how to make your life a little more manageable... -
![That Will Never Work by Marc Randolph]()
That Will Never Work by Marc Randolph
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIn the tradition of SHOE DOG, comes the incredible story of how Netflix went from concept to company - all told by co-founder Marc RandolphSilicon Valley lore has it that Netflix was born out of a frustration with video stores' late fees, and while that is a convenient, charming story it is far from the truth... -
![I Hate Running and You Can Too: How to Get Started, Keep Going, and Make Sense of an Irrational Passion by Brendan Leonard]()
I Hate Running and You Can Too: How to Get Started, Keep Going, and Make Sense of an Irrational Passion by Brendan Leonard
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBRENDAN LEONARD HATES RUNNING. He hates it so much that he once logged fifty-two marathon-length runs in fifty-two weeks. Now he’s sharing everything he’s learned about the sport so that you can hate it too... -
![Becoming Better Grownups: Rediscovering What Matters and Remembering How to Fly by Brad Montague]()
Becoming Better Grownups: Rediscovering What Matters and Remembering How to Fly by Brad Montague
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA New York Times-bestselling author looks for the meaning of a good life by seeking advice from the very young and the very old. When his first book tour ended, Brad Montague missed hearing other people's stories so much that he launched what he dubbed a Listening Tour...Categorized as:
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![What's Our Problem?: A Self-Help Book for Societies by Tim Urban]()
What's Our Problem?: A Self-Help Book for Societies by Tim Urban
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom the creator of the wildly popular blog Wait But Why, a fun and fascinating deep dive into what the hell is going on in our strange, unprecedented modern times.Between 2013 and 2016, Tim Urban became one of the world’s most popular bloggers, writing dozens of viral, long-form articlesabout everything from AI to colonizing Mars to procrastination...Categorized as:
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![Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done by Jon Acuff]()
Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done by Jon Acuff
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsYear after year, readers pulled me aside at events and said, “I’ve never had a problem starting. I’ve started a million things, but I never finish them. Why can’t I finish?According to studies, 92 percent of New Year’s resolutions fail. You’ve practically got a better shot at getting into Juilliard to become a ballerina than you do at finishing your goals...Categorized as:
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![Silver Spoon, Vol. 14 by Hiromu Arakawa]()
Silver Spoon, Vol. 14 by Hiromu Arakawa
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNovember 30 looms large on the horizon-a day that will determine the path of Hachiken's and Mikage's futures! With their pasture-raised pork and meticulously selected ingredients, Silver Spoon is ready for their public pizza debut! Creating a good first impression is critical to securing new customers, not to mention certain investors! Meanwhile, Mikage's preparations (and nerves!) are tested to... -
![How to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question by Michael Schur]()
How to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question by Michael Schur
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsFrom the creator of The Good Place and the cocreator of Parks and Recreation, a hilarious, thought-provoking guide to living an ethical life, drawing on 2,500 years of deep thinking from around the world... -
![Lies We Tell Mothers: One Woman's Stumble Through 33 Parenting Myths to Happy Families by Suzy K. Quinn]()
Lies We Tell Mothers: One Woman's Stumble Through 33 Parenting Myths to Happy Families by Suzy K. Quinn
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBestselling author of the Bad Mother books Suzy K Quinn reveals the truth behind the lies we tell mothers, one sleepless night at a time.Suzy and Demi were carefree twenty-somethings. They had fun! They didn’t have responsibilities! And then they decided to have a baby. Goodbye lazy weekends, hello sleepless nights, arguments and an addiction to industrial-strength hot chocolate... -
![There Is No Good Card for This: What To Say and Do When Life Is Scary, Awful, and Unfair to People You Love by Dr. Kelsey Crowe, Emily McDowell]()
There Is No Good Card for This: What To Say and Do When Life Is Scary, Awful, and Unfair to People You Love by Dr. Kelsey Crowe, Emily McDowell
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThis groundbreaking, visually stunning guide to help you feel confident in supporting anyone experiencing grief, illness, or any other tough situation blends the research and expertise of empathy expert Dr...Categorized as:
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![蛤蟆先生去看心理師 by Robert De Board, 羅伯·狄保德]()
蛤蟆先生去看心理師 by Robert De Board, 羅伯·狄保德
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 17 ratings這本老少咸宜、令人愉悅的作品，角色取材自英國經典童話《柳林中的風聲》，作者將心理治療過程運用在動物主角們身上：主角蛤蟆先生因為憂鬱症而離群索居，好友河鼠、鼴鼠和老獾擔憂他可能會做傻事，大力慫恿他去找心理諮商師蒼鷺。蒼鷺運用溝通分析（Transactional Analysis）協助蛤蟆先生面對內在小孩和成人，學會分析自己的感覺，發展情緒智商。到了書末，他恢復了以前的開朗，展開全新的旅程。...Categorized as:
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![How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind by Dana K. White]()
How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind by Dana K. White
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratings"The dirty little secret about most organizing advice is that it's written by organized people," says blogger, speaker, and decluttering expert Dana K. White. "But that's not how my brain works. I'm lost on page three." Dana blogs at A Slob Comes Clean, chronicling her successes and failures with her self-described "deslobification process... -
![You Don't Have to Have a Dream: And Other Life Lessons by Tim Minchin, Andrew Rae]()
You Don't Have to Have a Dream: And Other Life Lessons by Tim Minchin, Andrew Rae
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA whimsically illustrated celebration of life, art, success, kindness, love, and thriving in a meaningless universe, drawn from three iconic graduation speeches from beloved comedian Tim Minchin in a unique blend of Charlie Mackesy meets Kurt Vonnegut... -
![Unconditional Confidence: Instructions for Meeting Any Experience with Trust and Courage by Pema Chödrön]()
Unconditional Confidence: Instructions for Meeting Any Experience with Trust and Courage by Pema Chödrön
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPema Ch�dr�n is one of today's leading meditation teachers. With more than one million books sold to date, she draws sold-out crowds across the U.S.and Canada. On Unconditional Confidence she offers two accessible sessions to help anyone find courage in times of challenge and change...Categorized as:
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![Help for Women with ADHD: My Simple Strategies for Conquering Chaos by Joan Wilder]()
Help for Women with ADHD: My Simple Strategies for Conquering Chaos by Joan Wilder
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis short book, written by a journalist is filled with stories about how it feels to have ADHD and what you can do to make things better. Woven into the anecdotes of frustration and chaos are various tried and true tools, strategies, and supports (printed in bold text) that have helped her – and thousands more -- tackle a handful of classic ADHD challenges... -
![Get the Hell Out of Debt: The Proven 3-Phase Method That Will Radically Shift Your Relationship to Money by Erin Skye Kelly]()
Get the Hell Out of Debt: The Proven 3-Phase Method That Will Radically Shift Your Relationship to Money by Erin Skye Kelly
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThousands of amazing humans have eradicated millions of dollars in debt because Erin Skye Kelly taught them how to get the hell out of it! Erin Skye Kelly wrote Get the Hell Out of Debt after her own struggle to become consumer-debt free... -
![What Is the Name of This Book? by Raymond M. Smullyan]()
What Is the Name of This Book? by Raymond M. Smullyan
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIf you're intrigued by puzzles and paradoxes, these 200 mind-bending logic puzzles, riddles, and diversions will thrill you with challenges to your powers of reason and common sense. Raymond M. Smullyan — a celebrated mathematician, logician, magician, and author — presents a logical labyrinth of more than 200 increasingly complex problems... -
![Back, After the Break by Osher Günsberg]()
Back, After the Break by Osher Günsberg
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe bestselling and ABIA Award shortlisted memoir from Osher Gunsberg, one of Australia's most loved celebrities, about life, love and living with mental illness - powerful, dark, funny and heartwrenching... -
![The Official Preppy Handbook by Lisa Birnbach]()
The Official Preppy Handbook by Lisa Birnbach
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt is the inalienable right of every man, woman and child to wear khaki. Looking, acting, and ultimately being Prep is not restricted to an elite minority lucky enough to attend prestigious private schools, just because an ancestor or two happened to arrive here on the Mayflower. You don't even have to be registered Republican... -
![Inspiration Sandwich: Stories to Inspire Our Creative Freedom by S.A.R.K.]()
Inspiration Sandwich: Stories to Inspire Our Creative Freedom by S.A.R.K.
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSark's first book, A CREATIVE COMPANION, has charmed all who come across it, so we were delighted when she came back to us with this collection of 43 ways to awaken your creative self�including "invite someone dangerous to tea," "take lots of naps," and "make friends with freedom and uncertainty." As the author puts it, "This book is food for your soul, and a bubble bath for your spirit...
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