Dr. Yael Schonbrun Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Clinical psychologist, @OTC_Psych podcast co-host, author of #WorkParentThrive (out Nov 2022 @ShambhalaPubs), @BrownPsychiatry, parent of three, nap enthusiast.

Happiness: Essential Mindfulness Practices
Thich Nhat Hanh
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
The Island of Missing Trees
Elif Shafak
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
Middle School Matters: The 10 Key Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School and Beyond--And How Parents Can Help
Phyllis L. Fagell
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
Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames
Thich Nhat Hanh
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
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents
Isabel Wilkerson
@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
Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life
Anne Lamott
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
Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less
Leidy Klotz
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
Man's Search for Meaning
Viktor E. Frankl
@inqdragon2 Viktor Frankl's book, Man's Search for Meaning
Paperback, 2006
$16.00$8.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood (Adapted for Young Readers)
Trevor Noah
“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
Positivity: Top-Notch Research Reveals the 3-to-1 Ratio That Will Change Your Life
Barbara Fredrickson
@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