Browse my library of hand-picked books and resources.

Strangers to Ourselves: Unsettled Minds and the Stories That Make Us

by Rachel Aviv

An exploration of the complexities of mental illness through deeply personal narratives, questioning how we understand and define psychological suffering.

Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with the Heart of a Buddha

by Tara Brach

Combines Buddhist teachings and Western psychology to guide us in overcoming shame and self-judgment by embracing ourselves, our experiences, and our emotions with compassion.

When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times

by Pema Chödrön

A compassionate guide to finding hope, strength, and clarity through embracing life's inevitable pain and uncertainty.

Man’s Search for Meaning

by Victor Frankl

A profound exploration of how finding purpose and meaning can sustain the human spirit through even the most unimaginable suffering.

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants

by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Blends Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and personal reflection to highlight the reciprocal relationship between humans and nature, offering a hopeful vision for healing our connection to the Earth.

The Wounded Woman: Healing the Father-Daughter Relationship

by Linda Schierse Leonard

A reflective, Jungian-psychology rooted exploration of how unresolved wounds in fathers can affect their daughters and, by extension, the entire fabric of masculine–feminine relationships.

How Not To Kill Yourself: A Portrait of the Suicidal Mind

by Clancy Martin

A candid, unflinching memoir and philosophical exploration of suicidal thinking, offering hope through honesty, reflection, and shared experience.

The Parent’s Tao Te Ching: Ancient Advice for Modern Parents

by William Martin

Offers gentle, poetic guidance inspired by Taoist wisdom to help parents raise children with compassion, presence, and humility.

Mating In Captivity: Reconciling the Erotic and Domestic

by Esther Perel

Examines the tension between intimacy and erotic desire in long-term relationships, offering insights on how to sustain passion over time.

Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life

by Marshall Rosenberg

Presents a mindful communication method that helps people connect more empathetically and resolve conflicts peacefully by focusing on needs and feelings.

The Wisdom of Insecurity: A Message for an Age of Anxiety

by Alan Watts

Argues that true peace and fulfillment come from embracing the present moment, rather than seeking security in the future, offering a transformative path toward inner freedom.