Books Recommended by Susan Cain
Together
The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World
Vivek H Murthy M.D.
Source: "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
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed
Lori Gottlieb
Source: "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
Think Like a Rocket Scientist
Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life
Ozan Varol
Source: "Will change the way you see the world--and empower you to change the world itself." - Susan Cain
Give and Take
Why Helping Others Drives Our Success
Adam Grant
Source: "As brilliant as it is wise, this is not just a book—it’s a new and shining worldview." - Susan Cain
Waking Up
A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion
Sam Harris
Source: "Such a fantastic book. And it was really, for me, completely lifechanging." - Susan Cain
Real Change
Mindfulness to Heal Ourselves and the World
Sharon Salzberg
Source: "Offers mindfulness u can use to bring about…real change." - Susan Cain
Stolen Focus
Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again
Johann Hari
Source: "Read this book to save your mind." - Susan Cain
Bird by Bird
Some Instructions on Writing and Life
Anne Lamott
Source: "I love [this book]. Such a good book." - Susan Cain
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