Bibliotherapy
“There is no friend as loyal as a book.”
Ernest Hemingway
Joining your local library unlocks a world of free resources and opportunities that go far beyond borrowing books. Libraries offer access to eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and online learning platforms, making them a treasure trove for education and entertainment. They’re also welcoming community hubs where you can attend workshops, book clubs, and events that connect you with others. Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge, find a quiet place to work, or engage in your local community, libraries provide valuable tools and experiences for personal growth and connection—all at no cost.
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“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
Dr Seuss
Aazh, H., & Moore, B.C.J. (2022). Living well with tinnitus: a self help guide using cognitive behavioural therapy, Robinson, UK.
Bennett, M.I., & Bennett, S. (2015). F*ck feelings: one shrinks practical advice for managing all life’s impossible problems, Simon & Schuster, NY.
Biddulph, S. (2019). The new manhood: love, freedom, spirit and the new masculinity, Simon & Schuster, Australia.
Bonanno, G.A. (2021). The end of trauma: how the new science of resilience is changing how we think about PTSD, Hachette, NY.
Bowler, K. (2021). No cure for being human: and other truths I need to hear, Penguin Random House, UK.
Brewer, J. (2021). Unwinding anxiety: train your brain to heal your mind, Penguin Random House, UK.
Brown, B. (1999). Soul without shame: A guide to liberating yourself from the judge within, Shambala, Boston.
Brown, B. (2010). The gifts of imperfection, Hazelden, MN.
Campbell, J. (1949). The hero with a thousand faces, Pantheon Books, USA
Cayoun, B. (2015). Mindfulness integrated CBT for wellbeing and personal growth: four steps to enhance inner calm, self confidence and relationships, Wiley, UK
Donovan, J. (2012). The Way of Men, Brutal Company LLC, UK
Eagleman, D. (2020). Livewired: the inside story of the ever-changing brain, Canongate, UK.
Eco, U. (1989). Foucault’s Pendulum, Harcourt Brace & Co., UK
Evans, J. (2012). Philosophy for life and other dangerous situations: ancient philosophy for modern problems, New World Library, CA.
Foo, S. (2023). What my bones know: A memoir of healing from complex trauma, Atlantic
Frueh, C. (2024). Operator Syndrome. Ballast Books
Germer, C.K. (2009). The mindful path to self-compassion: freeing yourself from destructive thoughts and emotions, Guilford Press, NY.
Gervais, M. (2024). The first rule of mastery: stop worrying what other people think of you, Harvard Business Review Press, Boston.
Gilbert, P. (2009). The compassionate mind, Constable, London.
Grace, A. (2020). This naked mind: Control alcohol find freedom discover happiness and change your life, Harper Collins, UK.
Harris, R. (2008) The happiness trap: how to stop struggling and start living, Trumpeter, MA.
Herman, J.L. (1992). Trauma and Recovery: The aftermath of violence - from domestic abuse to political terror, Basic Books, US.
Homer (a long time ago). The Iliad & The Odyssey
Hooks, B. (2004). The will to change: Men, masculinity and love, Washington Square Press, USA.
Hougard, R., & Carter, J. (2022). Compassionate Leadership: How to do hard things in a human way, Harvard Business Review Press, Boston.
Junger, S., (2017). Tribe: on homecoming and belonging, Harper Collins.
Kishimi, I., & Koga, F. (2018). The courage to be disliked, Ataria Books, NY.
Lembke, A. (2023). Dopamine Nation: Why our addiction to pleasure is causing us pain, Headline, US.
Levine, P. (2011). In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness, Random House, US.
Magsamen, S., & Ross, I. (2023). Your brain on art: how the arts transform us, Canongate, UK.
Maxwell, M. (2020). How to Hold a Cockroach: A book for those who are free and don’t know it yet, Hearthstone, USA
Miller, S.D., & Berg, I.K. (1995). The Miracle Method: A radically new approach to problem drinking, W.W.Norton & Co., NY.
Nagoski, E. (2021). Come as you are: the surprising new science that will transform your sex life, Simon & Schuster, USA.
Parish, Shane. (2024). The Great Mental Models Vol 1- 4, Penguin.
Reeves, R.V. (2023). Of boys and men: Why the modern male is struggling and what to do about it, Swift Press, USA.
Roland, D. (2020). The power of suffering: growing through life crises, Simon & Schuster, Australia.
Rosenberg, M. (2003). Nonviolent communication: a language of life, Puddledancer Press, CA.
Salzberg, S. (1997). Loving Kindness: the revolutionary art of happiness, Shambala, Boston, MA.
Shah, B. (2024). Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading. Piatkus.
Silberstein-Tirch, L. (2019). How to be nice to yourself: the everyday guide to self-compassion, Althea Press, San Antonio, TX.
Walker, C. (2021). Your head is a houseboat: A chaotic guide to mental clarity, Hardie Grant Publishing, Australia
Walker, M. (2017). Why we sleep: Unlocking the power of sleep and dreams, Simon & Schuster, UK
Winterson, J. (1991). Oranges are not the only fruit. Random House.