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Susan Cain Recommended Books

Susan Cain is an American writer and lecturer.

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8 Books Recommended

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Give and Take

Why Helping Others Drives Our Success

by Adam Grant

"As brilliant as it is wise, this is not just a book—it’s a new and shining worldview." - Susan Cain (Source)

Bird by Bird

Some Instructions on Writing and Life

by Anne Lamott

"I love [this book]. Such a good book." - Susan Cain (Source)

Waking Up

A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion

by Sam Harris

"Such a fantastic book. And it was really, for me, completely lifechanging." - Susan Cain (Source)

Also recommended by:

Naval Ravikant, Justin Boreta

Together

The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World

by Vivek H Murthy M.D.

"Sometimes the most obvious thing is the hardest to see. Thank goodness we have [this author] to light the way toward understanding loneliness and its dark corners. This book is a gift for us all." - Susan Cain (Source)

Real Change

Mindfulness to Heal Ourselves and the World

by Sharon Salzberg

"Offers mindfulness u can use to bring about…real change." - Susan Cain (Source)

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed

by Lori Gottlieb

"If you have even an ounce of interest in the therapeutic process, or in the conundrum of being human, you must read this book." - Susan Cain (Source)

Think Like a Rocket Scientist

Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life

by Ozan Varol

"Will change the way you see the world--and empower you to change the world itself." - Susan Cain (Source)

Also recommended by:

Adam Grant, Seth Godin, Daniel Pink

Stolen Focus

Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again

by Johann Hari

"Read this book to save your mind." - Susan Cain (Source)

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8 Susan Cain Recommended Books (2025)