Steven Hassan, PhD 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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World-renowned expert on cults. The creator of the BITE Model and Influence Continuum. I specialize in recovery & strategic intervention.

Tomorrowmind: Thriving at Work with Resilience, Creativity, and Connection--Now and in an Uncertain Future
Gabriella Rosen Kellerman
Picture of me talking with Martin Seligman PhD and Gabriella Kellerman MD signing their book TomorrowMind. Seligman asked for my 3 books; he is the father of positive psychology! https://t.co/LrmdX12ljg
Hardcover, 2023
$28.99$14.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Family: The Secret Fundamentalism at the Heart of American Power
Jeff Sharlet
Jeff Sharlet’s new book. If you haven’t read his books on “The Family” or watched his Netflix docuseries, I highly recommend it too! https://t.co/nLOzO9cj5Z
Paperback, 2009
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Gaslight Effect: How to Spot and Survive the Hidden Manipulation Others Use to Control Your Life
Robin Stern
New interview alert 🚨 I speak to Dr. Robin Stern about protecting yourself from emotional abuse. Don't miss this insightful discussion on The Gaslight Effect. #emotionalabuse #gaslighting #influencecontinuum https://t.co/iLZopbSgcl https://t.co/YPhQSaydex
Paperback, 2018
$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted
Kristi Nelson
I wanted to share a simple practice for the New Year. Guaranteed to uplift your spirit and avoid negativity. https://t.co/YMNLBdPZyj
Hardcover, 2020
$26.95$13.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted
Kristi Nelson
It is easy when reading news or being on social media to have negative thoughts and feelings that don’t empower us to do all we can to make a constructive difference. A gratefulness practice is what I recommend. Focus on the good! Life is precious! https://t.co/YMNLBdPZyj
Hardcover, 2020
$26.95$13.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Unthinkable: Trauma, Truth, and the Trials of American Democracy
Jamie Raskin
Unthinkable review: Jamie Raskin, his lost son and defending democracy from Trump. I listened to Raskin read his own book and was so deeply moved. I highly recommend it! https://t.co/0JbgThZgZx
Paperback, 2023
$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump: 37 Psychiatrists and Mental Health Experts Assess a President - Updated and Expanded with New Essays
Bandy X. Lee
Forensic psychiatrist Bandy X Lee deserves much more media exposure. Her expertise is “dangerousness” and was unfairly censored because of her book, The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump. Her analyses have been grounded in evidence and are spot on! https://t.co/GxFB8PjJOm
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Rewired: Protecting Your Brain in the Digital Age
Carl D. Marci
New Blogpost! Last week I sat down with Dr. Carl Marci on the podcast. We talked about his new book, Rewired: Protecting Your Brain in the Digital Age, and the importance of protecting our minds in this digital world. I hope you enjoy it. https://t.co/qMFpddfy3i https://t.co/7LusFBXaQA
Hardcover, 2022
$27.95$13.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology
Mike Rinder
When I learned that Mike Rinder wrote a book, A Billion Years: My Escape From a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology, I was excited to have him on the podcast. I hope you enjoy this podcast episode as much as I enjoyed interviewing Mike Rinder. https://t.co/d3qI8bhCRd
Paperback, 2024
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Crisis of Conscience: The story of the struggle between loyalty to God and loyalty to one's religion.
Raymond Franz
@exjwbro I hope I planted a few seeds for them to think about. If you aren’t familiar with my life work, I have helped countless people exit the Watchtower since 1989. They had never heard of Raymond Franz or his book Crisis of Conscience, for example. They both took my card.
Paperback, 2018
$29.99$14.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book