A healing reading list

Over the past few years, a number of books have become a part of my healing journey. At least as many have accrued on my “to read” list. I present the combined list, in APA reference format, in case it is of use to anyone.

• Bachmann Mattei, S., & Collier, K. K. (2023). The heart of nonviolent communication: 25 keys to shift from separation to connection. PuddleDancer Press.
• Beattie, M. (2022). Codependent no more: How to stop controlling others and start caring for yourself. Spiegel & Grau.
• Brach, T. (2004). Radical acceptance: Embracing your life with the heart of a Buddha. Bantam.
• Brach, T. (2019). Radical compassion: Learning to love yourself and your world with the practice of RAIN. Penguin Life.
• Carnegie, D. (1981). How to win friends and influence people: The only book you need to lead you to success. Gallery Books.
• D’Ansembourg, T. (2007). Being genuine: Stop being nice, start being real. PuddleDancer Press.
• De Becker, G. (1997). The gift of fear. Dell Publishing.
• Ettensohn, M. (2016). Unmasking narcissism: A guide to understanding the narcissist in your life. Althea Press.
• Evans, D., & Burnett, B. (2016). Designing your life: How to build a well-lived, joyful life. Alfred A. Knopf.
• Fideler, D. (2021). Breakfast with Seneca: A stoic guide to the art of living. W. W. Norton & Company.
• Fisher, R., Ury, W., & Patton, B. (2011). Getting to yes: Negotiating agreement without giving in (3rd Rev. ed.). Penguin Books.
• Gibson, L. C. (2015). Adult children of emotionally immature parents: How to heal from distant, rejecting, or self-involved parents. New Harbinger Publications.
• Gibson, L. C. (2019). Recovering from emotionally immature parents: Practical tools to establish boundaries and reclaim your emotional autonomy. New Harbinger Publications.
• Hanson, R. (2013). Hardwiring happiness: The new brain science of contentment, calm, and confidence. Harmony.
• Harris, T. A. (1969). I’m OK, you’re OK: A practical guide to transactional analysis. Harper & Row.
• Kishimi, I., & Koga, F. (2017). The courage to be disliked: The Japanese phenomenon that shows you how to change your life and achieve real happiness. Simon & Schuster.
• Kishimi, I., & Koga, F. (2019). The courage to be happy. Allen & Unwin.
• Nannery, S., & Nannery, L. (2021). What to say next: Successful communication in work, life, and love with autism spectrum disorder. Tiller Press.
• Patterson, K., Grenny, J., McMillan, R., & Switzler, A. (2012). Crucial conversations: Tools for talking when stakes are high (2nd ed.). McGraw-Hill.
• Price, D. (2022). Unmasking autism. Harmony.
• Richo, D. (2002). How to be an adult in relationships: The five keys to mindful loving. Shambhala.
• Rosenberg, M. B. (2015). Nonviolent communication: A language of life (3rd ed.). PuddleDancer Press.
• Sofer, O. J. (2018). Say what you mean: A mindful approach to nonviolent communication. Shambhala.
• Van der Kolk, Bessel. (2014). The body keeps the score: Brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma. Penguin Books.
• Voss, C. (2016). Never split the difference: Negotiating as if your life depended on it. HarperCollins Publishers.
• Walker, P. (2014). Complex PTSD: From surviving to thriving: A guide and map for recovering from childhood trauma. Azure Coyote.
• Warner, C. T. (2016). Bonds that make us free: Healing our relationships, coming to ourselves. Deseret Book Company.
• Webb, J. (2019). Running on empty: Overcome your childhood emotional neglect. Morgan James Publishing.
• Weller, F. (2015). The wild edge of sorrow: Rituals of renewal and the sacred work of grief. North Atlantic Books.

Any feedback or suggestions? I invite you to let me know.

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