Listening to Prozac: The Landmark Book About Antidepressants and the Remaking of the Self, Revised Edition31 reviews
Peter D. Kramer

Penguin (Non-Classics), 1997

Still the book of choice on subject of antidepressents and "Cosmetic Psychiatry"

+ A Good Book

This is another of those books that I have lent and given to many people dealing with mild to major mental illness and wondering what to do about it. This book gives the reader a better understanding of what ways the chemistry of the brain might manifest itself and shows case studies of what has ...
  
  











  



  
Type Talk: The 16 Personality Types That Determine How We Live, Love, and Work21 reviews
Otto Kroeger, Janet M. Thuesen

Dell, 1989

Can't put it down.

+ TYPE TALK
+ Excellent Read
+ A Must Have
  
  











  



  
Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself163 reviews
Melody Beattie

Hazelden, 1992

Helpful in so many ways

+ Eye Opener
+ Codependent No More
+ A life preserver.
+ Directly to you
  
  











  



  
Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls318 reviews
Mary Pipher

Riverhead Trade, 2005

Ophelia...terrific!

+ A Must Read for All Young Girls
+ A must-read for all women and parents
+ It worked for us
  
  











  



  
The Ghost in the House: Motherhood, Raising Children, and Struggling with Depression13 reviews
Tracy Thompson

HarperCollins, 2006

Empowering

+ Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
+ Brilliant--cutting-edge research and eloquent prose
+ Enlightening and helpful
+ Faces some important truths
  
  











  



  
In a Different Voice: Psychological Theory and Women's Development23 reviews
Carol Gilligan

Harvard University Press, 1993

In a Different Voice: Psychological Theory and Women's Development

+ "I get it"
+ My Opinion on In a Different Voice

One of the most important books in the psychology of women -essential reading
  
  











  



  
What Color Is Your Parachute? 2007: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers (What Color Is ...57 reviews
Richard Nelson Bolles

Ten Speed Press, 2006

A great guide to find the job/career that you love

+ Want a Dream Job?
+ Very good Job Search book

This is a great handbook for those wishing to change jobs or careers. The author explores what school failed to teach us about finding jobs and offers practical suggestions for the entire job search process all the way up to salary negotiation. Some of the advice the author gives is very ...
  
  











  



  
52 Fights : A Newlywed's Confession7 reviews
Jennifer Jeanne Patterson, 2005

loved this book!

+ Fun read, quality writing, Catholic-friendly
+ FABULOUS! Could be a great movie...
+ Gift for bride-to-be
+ Funny Anecdotes, Fabulous Advice
  
  











  



  
The Birth Order Effect: How to Better Understand Yourself and Others5 reviews
Clifford E. Isaacson, Kris Radish

Adams Media Corporation, 2002

A revolutionary new approach!

+ Well written book on a fascinating subject. The insights will blow you away.
+ the birth order effect
+ BRAVO!
  
  











  



  
Tattooed in the Cradle: The Healing Journey from Family to Spiritual Wholeness2 reviews
Lamont Satterly

Search Foundation, 1993

Practical, insightful, easy to read & understand.

+ Review of Tattooed in the Cradle

I highly recommend this book for persons and small groups looking for an understanding of what makes people 'tick' -- without specialized jargon. Those supervising Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) will find the volume invaluable for training and for assisting group dynamics. The author ...
  
  











  



  
Money, A Memoir: Women, Emotions, and Cash28 reviews
Liz Perle

Picador, 2006

A must read for every woman!!!!!

+ excellent wake up call
+ Not just for women

This book brings to light our approach to money and money matters in a very entertaining and perceptive way. It will appeal to all because it includes other women's stories and explores our varied backgrounds, life situations, and love/hate relationship with money. After reading this book I ...
  
  











  



  
The Dance of Anger: A Woman's Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships96 reviews
Harriet Goldhor Lerner

Harper Paperbacks, 2005

Most important book I've ever read

+ The counselor's favorite book
+ extremely insightful book
+ Love this book...
  
  











  



  
Raising Cain: Exploring the Inner Lives of America's Boys12 reviews

PBS (Direct), 2006

the lost boys

+ very interesting
+ Enlightening
+ Mandatory Viewing
  
  











  



  
Healing The Child Within: Discovery and Recovery for Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families42 reviews
Charles L. Whitfield M.D.

Health Communications, Inc., 1987

If you really want to uncover some thruths about yourself,

+ This book will help you feel
+ Healing the Child Within
+ Great customer service!
  
  











  



  
The Body Image Workbook: An 8-Step Program for Learning to Like Your Looks (New Harbinger Workbooks)6 reviews
Thomas F. Cash, Ph.D.

New Harbinger Publications, 1997

A Great Workbook!

+ Great Book!
+ Wow
+ A Body Image Wonderland
+ A MUST for Anyone with a Bad Body Image
  
  











  



  
Mothering Without A Map: The Search for the Good Mother Within8 reviews
Kathryn Black

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2005

Insightful and practical

+ amazing, this one can change your life
+ A must read for all mothers
+ a gem of a book
  
  











  



  
Money, A Memoir: Women, Emotions, and Cash28 reviews
Liz Perle

Picador, 2006

A must read for every woman!!!!!

+ excellent wake up call
+ Not just for women

This book brings to light our approach to money and money matters in a very entertaining and perceptive way. It will appeal to all because it includes other women's stories and explores our varied backgrounds, life situations, and love/hate relationship with money. After reading this book I ...
  
  











  



  
The Birth Order Effect: How to Better Understand Yourself and Others5 reviews
Clifford E. Isaacson, Kris Radish

Adams Media Corporation, 2002

A revolutionary new approach!

+ Well written book on a fascinating subject. The insights will blow you away.
+ the birth order effect
+ BRAVO!
  
  











  



  
Mothering Without A Map: The Search for the Good Mother Within8 reviews
Kathryn Black

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2005

Insightful and practical

+ amazing, this one can change your life
+ A must read for all mothers
+ a gem of a book
  
  











  



  
Type Talk: The 16 Personality Types That Determine How We Live, Love, and Work21 reviews
Otto Kroeger, Janet M. Thuesen

Dell, 1989

Can't put it down.

+ TYPE TALK
+ Excellent Read
+ A Must Have