15 must-read psychology books like More Than Words: The Science of Deepening Love and Connection in Any Relationship by John Howard

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More Than Words: The Science of Deepening Love and Connection in Any Relationship

By: John Howard

3.89

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

Increase intimacy, connection, and love with this “critical” (Vanessa Van Edwards, bestselling auth…

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1. Hurry Up and Meditate: Your Starter Kit for Inner Peace and Better Health

By: David Michie

3.72

Format: 192 pages, Paperback

If meditation were available in capsule form, it would be the biggest selling drug of all time. It … read more

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  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • self help
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2. The Tao of fully feeling: Harvesting forgiveness out of blame

By: Pete Walker

0.00

Format: 798 pages,

The Tao of Fully Feeling: Harvesting Forgiveness Out of Blame, has been acclaimed by many therapist… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • self help
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3. Boundaries in Marriage

By: Henry Cloud , None

3.97

Format: 250 pages, Paperback

Learn when to say yes and when to say no--to your spouse and to others--to make the most of your ma… read more

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  • relationships
  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • self help

4. Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving

By: Pete Walker

3.99

Format: 512 pages,

I have Complex PTSD [Cptsd] and wrote this book from the perspective of someone who has experienced… read more

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5. Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most

By: Douglas Stone , Bruce Patton , Sheila Heen

3.93

Format: 592 pages,

Whether you're dealing with an under performing employee, disagreeing with your spouse about money … read more

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6. Wired for Love: How Understanding Your Partner's Brain and Attachment Style Can Help You Defuse Conflict and Build a Secure Relationship

By: Harville Hendrix , Stan Tatkin

3.53

Format: None pages, Paperback

""What the heck is my partner thinking?"" is a common refrain in romantic relationships, and with g… read more

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7. How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be

By: Katy Milkman

3.85

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

Wall Street Journal bestseller "A welcome revelation." --The Financial Times Award-winning W… read more

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  • science
  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • self help
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8. Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself

By: Nedra Glover Tawwab

4.28

Format: 282 pages, ebook

End the struggle, speak up for what you need, and experience the freedom of being truly yourself. … read more

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  • communication
  • relationships
  • psychology
  • nonfiction
  • self help
"We don't naturally fall into perfect relationship; we create them"

-Nedra Glover Tawwab, Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself

"I’m not doing this to disrespect you. I’m doing this to respect myself."

-Nedra Glover Tawwab, Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself

"Assume that people know only what you tell them, honor only what you request, and can't read your mind."

-Nedra Glover Tawwab, Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself

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9. The Water Outlaws

By: S.L. Huang

3.81

Format: 496 pages, Hardcover

Inspired by a classic of martial arts literature, S. L. Huang's The Water Outlaws are bandits of de… read more

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10. The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love

By: Sonya Renee Taylor

4.23

Format: 137 pages, Paperback

A global movement guided by love. Humans are a varied and divergent bunch with all manner of bel… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • self help
"There is gorgeous potential and heinous instinct in us all."

-Sonya Renee Taylor, The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love

"Being different is difficult in a world that tells us there is a "normal."

-Sonya Renee Taylor, The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love

"The most powerful antidote to a world of body terrorism is a world of compassion. Giving yourself the gift of grace is an act of revolution!"

-Sonya Renee Taylor, The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love

"Systems do not maintain themselves; even our lack of intervention is an act of maintenance. Every structure in every society is upheld by the active and passive assistance of other human beings."

-Sonya Renee Taylor, The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love

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11. Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Nonmonogamy

By: Jessica Fern

4.40

Format: 268 pages, Paperback

Attachment theory has entered the mainstream, but most discussions focus on how we can cultivate se… read more

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  • relationships
  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • self help
"A child with a secure attachment style will likely grow up into an adult who feels worthy of love and seeks to create meaningful, healthy relationships with people who are physically and emotionally …"

-Jessica Fern, Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Nonmonogamy

"Commitment can be expressed in many ways. Traditionally it is solidified through marriage, owning property, having kids or wearing certain types of jewelry, but legal, domestic, or ornamental underta…"

-Jessica Fern, Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Nonmonogamy

"When someone with a dismissive style starts to work on healing their insecure attachment, they must begin by no longer dismissing and distancing from themselves. This requires that they no longer den…"

-Jessica Fern, Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Nonmonogamy

"Approximately 15 to 20 percent of the population has a nervous system wired to be more sensitive. These people are more attuned to the subtleties of their environment and process that information muc…"

-Jessica Fern, Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Nonmonogamy

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12. The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture

By: Gabor Maté

4.32

Format: 576 pages, Hardcover

By the acclaimed author of In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, a groundbreaking investigation into the c… read more

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  • science
  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • self help
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13. Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included)

By: Pooja Lakshmin

3.97

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

From board-certified psychiatrist and women's mental health specialist Pooja Lakshmin, MD, comes a … read more

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  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • self help
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14. Fiber Fueled: The Plant-Based Gut Health Program for Losing Weight, Restoring Your Health, and Optimizing Your Microbiome

By: Will Bulsiewicz

4.04

Format: 400 pages, Hardcover

The instant New York Times, USA Today, and Publisher's Weekly bestseller A bold new plant-based… read more

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  • science
  • nonfiction
  • self help
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15. A Sweet Sting of Salt

By: Rose Sutherland

3.88

Format: 352 pages, Paperback

Once a young woman uncovers a dark secret about her neighbor and his mysterious new wife, she’ll ha… read more

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16. The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy: Engaging the Rhythm of Regulation (Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology)

By: Deb Dana

4.41

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

This book offers therapists an integrated approach to adding a polyvagal foundation to their work w… read more

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  • science
  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • self help
"The job of the autonomic nervous system is to ensure we survive in moments of danger and thrive in times of safety. Survival requires threat detection and the activation of a survival response. Thriv…"

-Deb Dana, The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy: Engaging the Rhythm of Regulation (Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology)

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17. Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship (Goop Press)

By: Terrence Real

4.26

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

Stop working on yourself as an individual and start working on your relationship as a couple, with … read more

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  • relationships
  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • self help
"So, here's the first tip for working on your partner's core negative image of you: the more you refute it, the more you'll reinforce it. But the more you admit to the kernel of truth within your part…"

-Terrence Real, Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship (Goop Press)

"First, repair is not a two-way street. Almost everyone gets this wrong. When you are faced with an upset partner, this is not your turn. This is not a dialogue. Liz doesn't air all her grievances as …"

-Terrence Real, Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship (Goop Press)

"When you're dissatisfied with an aspect of your relationship, it is critical that you say something rather than sweep it aside. But there's a difference between speaking the way most of us do in this…"

-Terrence Real, Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship (Goop Press)

"When you share your feelings, skip over the emotion that first comes to you, your go-to emotion, and lead with others. ... More specifically, if you are used to leading with big, powerful feelings, l…"

-Terrence Real, Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship (Goop Press)

Cover of Trust: Knowing When to Give It, When to Withhold It, How to Earn It, and How to Fix It When It Gets Broken by Henry Cloud

18. Trust: Knowing When to Give It, When to Withhold It, How to Earn It, and How to Fix It When It Gets Broken

By: Henry Cloud

4.35

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

New York Times  bestselling author, psychologist, and leadership expert Henry Cloud equips us to un… read more

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  • relationships
  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • self help
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19. Secure Love: Create a Relationship That Lasts a Lifetime

By: Julie Menanno

4.55

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

Create a lasting and loving attachment with the help of the expert couple’s therapist behind the po… read more

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  • relationships
  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • self help
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20. Unf*ck Your Anxiety: Using Science to Rewire Your Anxious Brain

By: Faith G. Harper

3.54

Format: 127 pages, Paperback

Anxiety is a survival skill gone haywire. It happens when our brain is working so hard to protect u… read more

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  • science
  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • self help
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21. More Than Words: The Science of Deepening Love and Connection in Any Relationship

By: John Howard

3.89

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

Increase intimacy, connection, and love with this “critical” (Vanessa Van Edwards, bestselling auth… read more

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  • communication
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  • psychology
  • nonfiction
  • self help

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David Michie

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Pete Walker

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