Books like '"Why Do I Love These People?": Understanding, Surviving, and Creating Your Own Family'
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A Friend Like That by Marissa Finch
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWho needs enemies when you have a friend like that? I should wonder why I feel so comfortable with Taylor. Why I’m so enamored with a stranger I met at a bar.I should, but I don’t. Alice Brewster is at a low point. After being let go from her job at the ritzy Grant Hotel, she spends her days at a dingy Manhattan pub just so she won’t have to tell anyone the shameful truth... -
![Atrás queda la tierra by Arianna de Sousa-García]()
Atrás queda la tierra by Arianna de Sousa-García
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUna novela que nos llama a no apartar la mirada del horror que viven quienes se ven obligados a emigrar.Mientras su mundo se cae a pedazos, la narradora de Atrás queda la tierra conecta una serie de memorias, palabras e imágenes, para escribir una conmovedora novela de no ficción sobre el dolor que provocan el despojo y la violencia... -
![Saving Ben by Ashley Farley]()
Saving Ben by Ashley Farley
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLife is sweet for Katherine Langley. A freshman at the University of Virginia, she is free from the drama of her parents’ dysfunctional marriage and ready to focus on studying to become a nurse. Her brother, Ben, belongs to the hottest fraternity on campus, and her new roommate, Emma, is beautiful and charming, a party girl whose answer for a hangover is happy hour. She is also a psychopath... -
![Between the Bliss and Me by Lizzy Mason]()
Between the Bliss and Me by Lizzy Mason
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAcclaimed author Lizzy Mason delivers a moving contemporary YA novel about mental illness, young romance, and the impact of family history on one teen’s future, perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson, Robin Benway, and Kathleen Glasgow.When eighteen-year-old Sydney Holman announces that she has decided to attend NYU, her overprotective mom is devastated... -
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![The Homecoming by Harold Pinter]()
The Homecoming by Harold Pinter
Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIn an old and slightly seedy house in North London there lives a family of men: Max, the aging but still aggressive patriarch; his younger, ineffectual brother Sam; and two of Max's three sons, neither of whom is marriedLenny, a small-time pimp, and Joey, who dreams of success as a boxer... -
![It's Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People by Ramani Durvasula]()
It's Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People by Ramani Durvasula
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA transformative guide to protecting and healing yourself from the narcissism you can’t see, from psychologist and preeminent narcissism expert Dr. Ramani DurvasulaIt’s not always easy to tell when you’re dealing with a narcissist... -
![Too Scared to Tell by Cathy Glass]()
Too Scared to Tell by Cathy Glass
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe true story of a 6-year-old boy with a dreadful secret.Oskar's school teacher raises the alarm. Oskar's mother is abroad and he has been left in the care of 'friends', but has been arriving in school hungry, unkempt, and with bruises on his arms, legs and body. Experienced foster carer Cathy Glass is asked to look after him, but as the weeks pass her concerns deepen... -
![Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents: Practical Tools to Establish Boundaries & Reclaim Your Emotional Autonomy by Lindsay C. Gibson]()
Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents: Practical Tools to Establish Boundaries & Reclaim Your Emotional Autonomy by Lindsay C. Gibson
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn this important sequel to Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents , author Lindsay Gibson offers powerful tools to help you step back and protect yourself at the first sign of an emotional takeover, make sure your emotions and needs are respected, and break free from the coercive control of emotionally immature parents... -
![The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses by Jesse Schell]()
The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses by Jesse Schell
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsGood game design happens when you view your game from as many perspectives as possible... -
![Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People: Avoid Emotional Traps, Stand Up for Your Self, and Transform Your Relationships as an Adult Child of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson]()
Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People: Avoid Emotional Traps, Stand Up for Your Self, and Transform Your Relationships as an Adult Child of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom the author of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents , this handbook offers essential, practical solutions to help you “disentangle” from emotionally immature people, stand up for your self, and transform your relationships... -
![Principles of Neural Science by Eric R. Kandel]()
Principles of Neural Science by Eric R. Kandel
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAn introduction to the brain, its structure, function, development, and control of behavior, this text discusses neuroanatomy, cell and molecular mechanisms, mechanisms of signaling, and development in the context of the cognitive approaches to behavior... -
![Why Love Matters: How Affection Shapes a Baby's Brain by Sue Gerhardt]()
Why Love Matters: How Affection Shapes a Baby's Brain by Sue Gerhardt
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhy Love Matters explains why love is essential to brain development in the early years of life, particularly to the development of our social and emotional brain systems, and presents the startling discoveries that provide the answers to how our emotional lives work...Categorized as:
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![A Long Way from Home by Cathy Glass]()
A Long Way from Home by Cathy Glass
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe true story of 2 year-old Anna, abandoned by her natural parents, left alone in a neglected orphanage.Elaine and Ian had travelled half way round the world to adopt little Anna. She couldn’t have been more wanted, loved and cherished. So why was she now in foster care and living with me? It didn’t make sense.Until I learned what had happened... -
![Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships by Nedra Glover Tawwab]()
Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships by Nedra Glover Tawwab
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsInstant New York Times BestsellerFrom the bestselling author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace , a road map for understanding and moving past family struggles—and living your life, your way.Every family has a story. For some of us, our family of origin is a solid foundation that feeds our confidence and helps us navigate life’s challenges... -
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![Counselling for Toads: A Psychological Adventure by Robert De Board, Kenneth Grahame]()
Counselling for Toads: A Psychological Adventure by Robert De Board, Kenneth Grahame
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsOver 3 million copies sold worldwide and translated into seven languages! For over 25 years Counselling for Toads has provided readers with a warm and engaging introduction to counselling, brought to life by Toad and his friends from Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows... -
![10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades by Thomas Frank]()
10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades by Thomas Frank
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIf you're looking to improve your grades and study more efficiently, there are a lot of ways you can go about it. Thomas Frank, founder of the College Info Geek blog, YouTube channel, and podcast, breaks these ways down into ten steps in this short book... -
![The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy by Irvin D. Yalom, Molyn Leszcz]()
The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy by Irvin D. Yalom, Molyn Leszcz
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsDive into this educational and entertaining work on group psychotherapy and see firsthand how it has been helping patients learn and grow for years.Hailed by Jerome Frank as "the best book that exists on the subject," Irvin D. Yalom's The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy has been the standard text in the field for decades.In this completely revised and updated fifth edition, Dr... -
![The Origins of You: How Breaking Family Patterns Can Liberate the Way We Live and Love by Vienna Pharaon]()
The Origins of You: How Breaking Family Patterns Can Liberate the Way We Live and Love by Vienna Pharaon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom licensed therapist and popular Instagram relationship expert Vienna Pharaon (@mindfulmft, +683K followers) comes a profound guide to understanding and overcoming wounds from your Family of Origin—the foundation of how we relate to others, ourselves, and the world around us... -
![The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More by Jefferson Fisher]()
The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More by Jefferson Fisher
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom communication expert Jefferson Fisher, the definitive book on making your next conversation the one that changes everythingNo matter who you’re talking to, The Next Conversation gives you immediately actionable strategies and phrases that will forever change how you communicate... -
![The Millionaire Mind by Thomas J. Stanley]()
The Millionaire Mind by Thomas J. Stanley
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe Barnes & Noble Review Who is the average millionaire? Does he eat gourmet or fast food? Does he drive fancy cars, take chic vacations, and indulge wherever and whenever he can? Or does he resole his shoes, turn off the air conditioning when he leaves the house, and spend a lot of time at home with close friends and family? Through his surveys of over 1,000 millionaires, Thomas J... -
![Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain by Mark F. Bear, Barry W. Connors]()
Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain by Mark F. Bear, Barry W. Connors
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWidely praised for its student-friendly style and exceptional artwork and pedagogy, Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain is a leading undergraduate textbook on the biology of the brain and the systems that underlie behavior... -
![Design for the Real World: Human Ecology and Social Change by Victor Papanek]()
Design for the Real World: Human Ecology and Social Change by Victor Papanek
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDesign for the Real World has, since its first appearance twenty-five years ago, become a classic. Translated into twenty-three languages, it is one of the world's most widely read books on design... -
![Learning All the Time by John C. Holt]()
Learning All the Time by John C. Holt
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHow small children begin to read, write, count, and investigate the world, without being taughtThe essence of John Holt's insight into learning and small children is captured in Learning All The Time... -
![The Book of Boundaries by Melissa Urban]()
The Book of Boundaries by Melissa Urban
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSet the limits that will set you free. From the beloved co-founder of the Whole30, this straightforward and practical guide to setting boundaries will revolutionize your relationships... -
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![The Art of Dramatic Writing: Its Basis in the Creative Interpretation of Human Motives by Lajos Egri]()
The Art of Dramatic Writing: Its Basis in the Creative Interpretation of Human Motives by Lajos Egri
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAmong the many "how-to" playwriting books that have appeared over the years, there have been few that attempt to analyze the mysteries of play construction. Lajos Egri's classic, The Art of Dramatic Writing, does just that, with instruction that can be applied equally well to a short story, novel, or screenplay... -
![Into the Woods: A Five-Act Journey Into Story by John Yorke]()
Into the Woods: A Five-Act Journey Into Story by John Yorke
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe idea of Into the Woods is not to supplant works by Aristotle, Lajos Egri, Robert McKee, David Mamet, or any other writers of guides for screenwriters and playwrights, but to pick up on their cues and take the reader on a historical, philosophical, scientific, and psychological journey to the heart of all storytelling... -
![Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons: Revised and Updated Second Edition by Siegfried Engelmann, Phyllis Haddox]()
Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons: Revised and Updated Second Edition by Siegfried Engelmann, Phyllis Haddox
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWith more than one million copies sold, Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons is a remarkable step-by-step, phonics-based program that teaches your child to read in just twenty minutes a day—with love, care, and joy a parent and child can share. Now fully revised and updated with a Practice Guide for parents and an extra section with supplementary material!“[A] magical book.. -
![Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy: A Practitioner's Guide by Nancy McWilliams]()
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy: A Practitioner's Guide by Nancy McWilliams
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAddressing the art and science of psychodynamic treatment, Nancy McWilliams distills the essential principles of clinical practice, including effective listening and talking; transference and countertransference; emotional safety; and an empathic, attuned attitude toward the patient... -
![I'm Not Sick, I Don't Need Help by Xavier Francisco Amador]()
I'm Not Sick, I Don't Need Help by Xavier Francisco Amador
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratings"This book fills a tremendous void…" wrote E. Fuller Torrey, M.D., about the first edition of I AM NOT SICK, I Don't Need Help! Ten years later, it still does. Dr. Amador's research on poor insight was inspired by his attempts to help his brother Henry, who developed schizophrenia, accept treatment... -
![A Mother's Ordeal: The Story Of Chi An: One Woman's Fight Against China's One Child Policy by Steven W. Mosher, Chi An]()
A Mother's Ordeal: The Story Of Chi An: One Woman's Fight Against China's One Child Policy by Steven W. Mosher, Chi An
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA young Chinese woman battles her conflicting beliefs and her country to bear a second child. Finding herself pregnant again after joining her student husband in America, Chi An was told to fix the problem by the Chinese government. When the US refused to help, the author helped Chi An win her case and effect a policy change...
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