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Dr. Yael Schonbrun Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

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Clinical psychologist, @OTC_Psych podcast co-host, author of #WorkParentThrive (out Nov 2022 @ShambhalaPubs), @BrownPsychiatry, parent of three, nap enthusiast.

26 books
Book Cover for: Happiness: Essential Mindfulness Practices, Thich Nhat Hanh

Happiness: Essential Mindfulness Practices

Thich Nhat Hanh
Dr. Yael SchonbrunDr. Yael Schonbrun

Thich Nhat Hanh's writing changed how I think about anger, suffering, and happiness. His work and wisdom lives on, but the world has certainly lost a magical life. https://t.co/nzkg6XoyVw

Paperback, 2009

$15.95$7.97 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Island of Missing Trees, Elif Shafak

The Island of Missing Trees

Elif Shafak
Dr. Yael SchonbrunDr. Yael Schonbrun

Just finished this most beautiful novel, The Island of the Missing Trees, by Elif Shafak. Such a powerful read, exploring love, trauma, the magic of nature, and the history of conflict between Turks and Greeks in Cyprus. #BookTwitter #MustRead (especially for members of ACBS) https://t.co/iAkFl62NwA

Paperback, 2023

$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Middle School Matters: The 10 Key Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School and Beyond--And How Parents Can Help, Phyllis L. Fagell

Middle School Matters: The 10 Key Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School and Beyond--And How Parents Can Help

Phyllis L. Fagell
Dr. Yael SchonbrunDr. Yael Schonbrun

Amazing shout out from the brilliant @Pfagell, author of Middle School Matters which is a must-read for all parents. She says #WorkParentThrive is funny AND helpful--my two favorite things. Thank you Phyllis 🙏 https://t.co/MXMF5iz24s

Paperback, 2019

$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames, Thich Nhat Hanh

Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames

Thich Nhat Hanh
Dr. Yael SchonbrunDr. Yael Schonbrun

Thich Nhat Hanh's writing changed how I think about anger, suffering, and happiness. His work and wisdom lives on, but the world has certainly lost a magical life. https://t.co/nzkg6XoyVw

Paperback, 2002

$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, Isabel Wilkerson

Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents

Isabel Wilkerson
Dr. Yael SchonbrunDr. Yael Schonbrun

@Catalyst2Thrive Love this question! My top few: Peak by Anders Ericcson, Caste by Isabel Wilkerson, Hunting for Eichmann by Neal Bascomb, Grit by Angela Duckworth. How about you @Catalyst2Thrive?

Paperback, 2023

$21.00$10.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life, Anne Lamott

Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life

Anne Lamott
Dr. Yael SchonbrunDr. Yael Schonbrun

Just finished reading Bird by Bird by @ANNELAMOTT. Such a fun, quirky, deeply wise book. Anyone who can offer wisdom for living well with a side of laughter really is my hero. #MustRead #birdbybird https://t.co/E4CqZw5Gx3

Paperback, 1995

$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, Leidy Klotz

Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less

Leidy Klotz
Dr. Yael SchonbrunDr. Yael Schonbrun

A perfect time to reflect on the wisdom of scientist @Leidyklotz explored in his terrific book Subtract: The Untapped Science. A New Year's challenge! Can subtracting make your life better? https://twitter.com/DrDianaHill/status/1470061391818018819

Paperback, 2022

$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Man's Search for Meaning, Viktor E. Frankl

Man's Search for Meaning

Viktor E. Frankl
Dr. Yael SchonbrunDr. Yael Schonbrun

@inqdragon2 Viktor Frankl's book, Man's Search for Meaning

Paperback, 2006

$16.00$8.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood (Adapted for Young Readers), Trevor Noah

It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood (Adapted for Young Readers)

Trevor Noah
Dr. Yael SchonbrunDr. Yael Schonbrun

“Language, even more than color, defines who you are to people.” ― Trevor Noah, Born a Crime Noah's book brings up so many themes, but I loved this one. According to researchers, language influences internal, social, and political experiences far more than we realize.

Paperback, 2020

$9.99$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Positivity: Top-Notch Research Reveals the 3-to-1 Ratio That Will Change Your Life, Barbara Fredrickson

Positivity: Top-Notch Research Reveals the 3-to-1 Ratio That Will Change Your Life

Barbara Fredrickson
Dr. Yael SchonbrunDr. Yael Schonbrun

@wallacejennieb Love that you asked! Much of this research comes from Barbara Fredrickson's lab. Here is one study (which reviews what came before (some of the critiques, etc.): https://t.co/02luLxAVHJ I also recommend her terrific book, titled Positivity.

Paperback, 2009

$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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