Books Like “Questions You'll Wish You Asked”

Let her fly

Ziauddin Yousafzai

2018

The father of Malala Yousafzai traces his journey from an unconfident, stammering little boy living in a mud hut in Pakistan to a man who has broken with tradition and proven there are many faces of feminism.

Option B

Sheryl Sandberg, Adam Grant

2017

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • From authors of Lean In and Originals: a powerful, inspiring, and practical book about building resilience and moving forward after life’s inevitable setbacks After the sudden death of her husband, Sheryl Sandberg felt certain that she and her children would never feel pure joy again. “I was in ‘the void,’” she writes, “a vast emptiness that fills your heart and lungs and restricts your ability to think or even breathe.” Her friend Adam Grant, a psychologist at Wharton, told her there are concrete steps people can take to recover and rebound from life-shattering experiences. We are not born with a fixed amount of resilience. It is a muscle that everyone can build. Option B combines Sheryl’s personal insights with Adam’s eye-opening research on finding strength in the face of adversity. Beginning with the gut-wrenching moment when she finds her husband, Dave Goldberg, collapsed on a gym floor, Sheryl opens up her heart—and her journal—to describe the acute grief and isolation she felt in the wake of his death. But Option B goes beyond Sheryl’s loss to explore how a broad range of people have overcome hardships including illness, job loss, sexual assault, natural disasters, and the violence of war. Their stories reveal the capacity of the human spirit to persevere . . . and to rediscover joy. Resilience comes from deep within us and from support outside us. Even after the most devastating events, it is possible to grow by finding deeper meaning and gaining greater appreciation in our lives. Option B illuminates how to help others in crisis, develop compassion for ourselves, raise strong children, and create resilient families, communities, and workplaces. Many of these lessons can be applied to everyday struggles, allowing us to brave whatever lies ahead. Two weeks after losing her husband, Sheryl was preparing for a father-child activity. “I want Dave,” she cried. Her friend replied, “Option A is not available,” and then promised to he

When Happiness Had a Holiday : Helping Families Improve and Strengthen Their Relationships

Maeve McColgan

2020

For effective use, this book should be purchased alongside the professional guidebook. Both books can be purchased together as a set, When Happiness Had a Holiday: Helping Families Improve and Strengthen their Relationships [9780367860547] This beautifully illustrated therapeutic storybook has been designed to support children and families to strengthen their relationships using solution-focused brief therapy. Healthy and supportive family relationships are essential to mental health, and as referrals to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services continue to rise, growing research demonstrates the benefit of involving families in the treatment of children and young people facing emotional and mental health difficulties. The storybook explores the struggles faced by a typical family in which relationships have become more tense and conflictual. It can be used to spark discussion about the struggles faced by a family, and the ways in which these struggles can be overcome when they work together. This book features: An engaging story with attractive illustrations, enabling difficult issues to be explored in a child-friendly manner An accessible and relateable narrative that allows for a discussion of family difficulties without assigning blame Several suggestions for practical steps that can be taken to allow happiness to return to a family. This is a vital resource for social workers, counsellors, mental health professionals and individual and family psychotherapists working with families and children. Also available is an accompanying workbook with resources and activities: When Happiness Had a Holiday: Helping Families Improve and Strengthen their Relationships: A Professional Resource.

How to Raise Successful People

Esther Wojcicki

2019

Outlines simple, counterintuitive approaches to raising happy, healthy, and successful children through parental demonstrations of respectful examples and child-directed activities that facilitate early independence and problem-solving skills.

Raising great kids

Henry Cloud, John Sims Townsend, Elisa Morgan

1999

What does it take to raise great kids? If you've read any books on parenting, conflicting opinions have probably left you feeling confused. Get tough! Show acceptance. Lay down the rules. Lighten up, already! - There's got to be a balance -- and there is. Joining their expertise with the wisdom of MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers), Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend help you provide both the care and acceptance that make grace real to your child, and the firmness and discipline that give direction. Avoiding the twin extremes of permissiveness and over-control, Drs. Cloud and Townsend show how you can help your child cultivate six necessary character traits: attachment, responsibility, reality, competence, morality, and worship/spiritual life. - At last, here is an effective middle ground for raising up children who will handle life with maturity and wisdom. Raising Great Kids will help you equip your son or daughter to accept life's responsibilities, grow from its challenges, and freely and fully explore all that it has to offer.

Mindful Seymour Pauses

Nan Arkwright, Ian Gonzales

2023

Seymour really wants to touch another bird's beautiful tail feathers and he's not even aware of what's going on with the birds around him. Just in time, his older sister shares her Future Vision Goggles with him so he can see for himself. Will he learn to pause and make a friend by stopping when asked? Put on your own goggles and join Seymour in an island adventure to find out. Be sure to visit the website to see animals from the Galapagos. Also, look for resources for grown-ups and fun for kids. (www. AHopSkipandaJumpAhead.com/books)

Diabetic Pregnancy Journal

Amanda Davis

2023

This journal provides a structured space for expectant mothers managing diabetes to meticulously track their glucose levels, diet, exercise, and medication. It encourages proactive engagement with their health by prompting reflections on daily habits and their impact on blood sugar. The inclusion of space for notes and questions empowers mothers to communicate effectively with their healthcare providers, fostering a more informed and collaborative approach to pregnancy management.

This is how it always is

Laurie Frankel

2017

"This is Claude. He's five years old, the youngest of five brothers. He also loves peanut butter sandwiches. He also loves wearing a dress, and dreams of being a princess.When he grows up, Claude says, he wants to be a girl. Rosie and Penn want Claude to be whoever Claude wants to be. They're just not sure they're ready to share that with the world. Soon the entire family is keeping Claude's secret. Until one day it explodes."--

Preschool Creative Quests : Moments of Creativity

I. Aurora Wilder

2024

This collection invites parents and educators to foster a child's natural curiosity through engaging, open-ended activities. It offers practical ideas for cultivating wonder, encouraging exploration, and celebrating the unique creative spark within each preschooler. The book provides a framework for nurturing imaginative play and developing a lifelong love of learning through shared experiences.

Luna's Wings of Wisdom

Modern Book Press, Cindi Wahl, Andre Wahl

2024

Collect 10+ Stories in 1 Moral Stories Collection! EMPOWERING, ESSENTIAL CONCEPTS & FUN!Discover exciting adventures your kids will love with Luna the Wise Owl and Irene the Bunny as they teach memorable valuable moral lessons that will warm your heart.Join Luna the Wise Owl and her adventurous friend Irene the Bunny on a captivating journey through the enchanted forest. In this delightful tale, Luna shares her wisdom with Irene, teaching her that mistakes are not something to be feared, but rather, a natural part of life. Together, they embark on a quest filled with challenges and discoveries, where they learn the power of resilience, positive thinking, and the importance of seeking guidance from friends. Through their forest adventure, Luna and Irene show young readers the value of embracing mistakes as stepping stones to personal growth and self-discovery. This enchanting story encourages children to approach life's challenges with courage, curiosity, and a belief in their own abilities. Let Luna and Irene guide you on an inspiring journey of learning and renewal.Start a tradition of reading with these fun and lively children's picture books through familiar holiday themed books or role-play problem solving adventures and get inspired on ways of how to navigate communicating important moral concepts to your children at home or in the classroom! Discover the magic of Luna's Wings of Wisdom in this classic story for kids that blends STEAM concepts with adorable rhymes and vibrant colorful majestic-lighting illustrations!¿ Learn the power of resilience, positive thinking, and the importance of seeking guidance from friends, courage, curiosity, and to believe in yourself.Also in the Moral Stories Collection: ¿ Luna's Wings of Wisdom: Finding Joy in the Little Things ¿ Luna's Wings of Wisdom: Embracing Differences ¿ Luna's Wings of Wisdom: The Leprechaun's Lesson ¿ Luna's Wings of Wisdom: The Easter Bunny's Lesson¿ Luna's Wings of Wisdom: Overcoming Halloween Fears ¿

Finding Your Way with Your Baby

Dilys Daws, Alexandra De Rementeria

2015

Finding Your Way with Your Baby explores the emotional experience of the baby in the first year, and that of the mother, father and other significant adults. It does so in a way that is deeply informed by psychoanalytic understandings, infant observation, developmental science and decades of clinical experience. Combining the wisdom of many years' work with the freshness of up-to-date knowledge, Dilys Daws and Alexandra de Rementeria engage with the most difficult emotional experiences that are often glossed over in parenting books – such as pregnancy, through birth into bonding, ambivalence about the baby, depression, and the emotional turmoil so often brought to the surface by being a new parent. Acknowledgement and understanding about this darker side of family life offers a sense of relief that can allow parents to harness the power of knowing, owning and sharing feelings to transform situations and break negative cycles and old ways of relating. With real-life examples, references to current thinking and a calm and simple writing style they also provide new insights into the more commonly covered issues such as weaning, sleeping and crying. Finding Your Way with Your Baby is primarily aimed at parents but it will be a helpful resource for all those working with parents and babies including health visitors, midwives, social workers, GPs, paediatricians and childcare workers. It will appeal to parents and professionals who are interested in ideas from psychoanalytic clinical practice and the latest research in developmental psychology and neuroscience.

Declarations to Speak Life over Your Children

Christy Ojikutu

2025

Intentional Parenting: Declarations to Speak Life Over Your Children - Nurturing Gratitude, Generosity, and Stewardship Through God's Word equips parents to raise children with thankful hearts, generous spirits, and wisdom in managing God's blessings. In a culture driven by materialism and comparison, this book offers Scripture-based declarations, biblical teachings, reflection questions, journaling prompts, and prayers to help you speak life over your children and model godly values. Each section focuses on building contentment, practising joyful giving, developing financial wisdom, serving others, and leaving a lasting legacy of faith. Whether you are beginning your intentional parenting journey or seeking to deepen your family's walk with God, this resource will inspire lasting transformation and a heritage that honors the Lord.

Keep Calm!

Gina Bellisario, Renée Kurilla

2014

"Keep Calm!" by Gina Bellisario and Renée Kurilla offers young readers practical strategies for navigating feelings of anxiety and stress. Through relatable scenarios and engaging illustrations, the book guides children in understanding their emotions and developing coping mechanisms. It provides accessible tools and simple techniques to help them manage worry and find moments of calm.

Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love

Sue Johnson (Author), Helen Keeley (Narrator), Little, Brown Spark (Publisher) & 0 more Format: Audible Audiobook

2008

Strengthen and deepen your relationships with this "much-needed" (Harville Hendrix, PhD) guide that has sold over one million copies, through revelatory practical exercises, seven profound conversations, and sage advice from “the best couple’s therapist in the world” (John Gottman, PhD, bestselling author) Are you looking to enrich a healthy relationship, revitalize a tired one, or rescue one gone awry? We all want a lifetime of love, support, and companionship. But sometimes we need a little help. Enter Dr. Sue Johnson, developer of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy and “the most original contributor to couple’s therapy to come along in the last thirty years,” according to Dr. William J. Doherty, PhD. In Hold Me Tight, Dr. Johnson shares her groundbreaking and remarkably successful program for creating stronger, more secure relationships. The message of Hold Me Tight is simple: Forget about learning how to argue better, analyzing your early childhood, making grand romantic gestures, or experimenting with new sexual positions. Instead, get to the emotional underpinnings of your relationship by recognizing that you are emotionally attached to and dependent on your partner in much the same way that a child is on a parent for nurturing, soothing, and protection. Dr. Johnson teaches that the way to enhance or save a relationship is to be open, attuned, and responsive to each other and to reestablish emotional connection. With this in mind, she focuses on key moments in a relationship and uses them as touch points for seven healing conversations, including: Recognizing the Demon Dialogues Finding the Raw Spots Revisiting a Rocky Moment Forgiving Injuries Keeping Your Love Alive These conversations give you insight into the defining moments in your relationship and guide you in reshaping these moments to create a secure and lasting bond. Through stories from Dr. Johnson’s practice, illuminating advice, and practical exercises, you will learn how to nurture, protect, and

Smart Woman's Guide to PMS and Pain-Free Periods

Linda Woolven

2008

An unabashed guide to symptom-free, drug-free periods For the 30 to 40 percent of women afflicted with PMS, traditional medicine can offer no genuine cures, only hormones, anti-depressants, and temporary pain-killers. Offering a practical, easy-to-implement plan for recovery from even the most debilitating forms of PMS, herbalist Linda Woolven outlines a natural powerhouse regimen of herbs, vitamins, minerals, and nutritional changes. A comprehensive guide to every aspect of women's menstrual and sexual health, the book also addresses menopause and osteoporosis. Combining scientific research and clinical experience with clear practical guidelines, this is an essential how-to health book for women of all ages. Linda Woolven (Toronto, ON, Canada) is the author of The Vegetarian Passport Cookbook (978-1-555041-331-1) and Healthy Herbs (978-1-555041-329-8).

The Artist's Way: 30th Anniversary Edition

Julia Cameron (Author) Format: Paperback

2002

"Without The Artist's Way, there would have been no Eat, Pray, Love.” —Elizabeth Gilbert A stunning gift edition of the powerful bestselling book on creativity. The Artist’s Way is one of the bestselling gift books of all time. Beautifully packaged with a slipcase and ribbon, this tenth anniversary gift edition is the ideal gift for loved ones engaged in creative lives.

The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More

Jefferson Fisher (Author, Narrator), Penguin Audio (Publisher) Format: Audible Audiobook

From communication expert Jefferson Fisher, the definitive book on making your next conversation the one that changes everything No matter who you’re talking to, The Next Conversation gives you immediately actionable strategies and phrases that will forever change how you communicate. Jefferson Fisher, trial lawyer and one of the leading voices on real-world communication, offers a tried-and-true framework that will show you how to transform your life and your relationships by improving your next conversation. Fisher has gained millions of followers through short, simple, practical videos teaching people how to argue less and talk more. Whether it’s handling a heated conversation, dealing with a difficult personality, or standing your ground with confidence, his down-to-earth teachings have helped countless people navigate life’s toughest situations. Now for the first time, Fisher has distilled his three-part communication system (Say it with control, Say it with confidence, Say it to connect) that can easily be applied to any situation. You will learn: Why you should never “win” an argument How to assert yourself and communicate with intention How to set boundaries and frame conversations Why saying less is often more How to overcome conflict with connection The Next Conversation will give you practical phrases that will lead to powerful results, from breaking down defensiveness in a hard talk with a family member to finding your own assertive voice at the boardroom conference table. Your every word matters, and by controlling how you communicate every day, you will create waves of positive impact that will resonate throughout your relationships to last a lifetime. Everything you want to say, and how you want to say it, can be found in The Next Conversation.

The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You

Elaine N. Aron Phd

The 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION of the original ground-breaking book on high sensitivity with over 500,000 copies sold. ARE YOU A HIGHLY SENSITIVE PERSON? Do you have a keen imagination and vivid dreams? Is time alone each day as essential to you as food and water? Are you noted for your empathy? Your conscientiousness? Do noise and confusion quickly overwhelm you? If your answers are yes, you may be a highly sensitive person (HSP) and Dr. Elaine Aron’s The Highly Sensitive Person is the life-changing guide you’ll want in your toolbox. Over twenty percent of people have this amazing, innate trait. Maybe you are one of them. A similar percentage is found in over 100 species, because high sensitivity is a survival strategy. It is also a way of life for HSPs. In this 25th anniversary edition of the groundbreaking classic, Dr. Elaine Aron, a research and clinical psychologist as well as an HSP herself, helps you grasp the reality of your wonderful trait, understand your past in the light of it, and make the most of it in your future. Drawing on her many years of study and face-to-face time spent with thousands of HSPs, she explains the changes you will need to make in order to lead a fuller, richer life. Along with a new Author’s Note, the latest scientific research, and a fresh discussion of anti-depressants, this edition of The Highly Sensitive Person is more essential than ever for creating the sense of self-worth and empowerment every HSP deserves and our planet needs. “Elaine Aron has not only validated and scientifically corroborated high sensitivity as a trait—she has given a level of empowerment and understanding to a large group of the planet’s population. I thank Dr. Aron every day for her having brought this awareness to the world.” —Alanis Morissette, artist, activist, teacher

The War of Art

Dr.

Steven Pressfield's "The War of Art" identifies the pervasive internal force, "Resistance," that hinders creative and productive endeavors. The book offers practical strategies and motivational insights for overcoming this self-sabotage. It encourages artists, writers, and entrepreneurs to recognize Resistance's tactics and commit to their work despite its influence.

Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself (Revised and Updated)

Melody Beattie (Author) Format: Paperback

1992

Codependent No More

Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World

Admiral William H. McRaven

Admiral William H. McRaven distills the profound impact of seemingly small daily habits, drawn from his experiences as a Navy SEAL, into ten actionable lessons. He argues that mastering these simple acts, like making your bed each morning, builds discipline and resilience, equipping individuals to overcome life's challenges. By embracing these fundamental principles, readers are encouraged to not only improve their own lives but also to contribute positively to the world around them.

Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It

Robert Greene

This book offers a framework for negotiation derived from the author's experience as a former FBI hostage negotiator. It emphasizes understanding the other party's motivations and emotions through active listening and tactical empathy. The techniques presented aim to uncover hidden desires and leverage them to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes, even in high-stakes situations.

The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage into Self-Mastery

Morgan Housel

This book explores how our ingrained patterns of self-sabotage, often rooted in fear and past experiences, act as formidable obstacles to achieving our goals. It provides practical strategies for recognizing these patterns and reframing our relationship with challenges, ultimately guiding readers toward greater self-awareness and control. The author emphasizes that true mastery comes not from eliminating difficulties, but from learning to navigate them with resilience and intention.

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom

Don Miguel Ruiz

"The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz offers a transformative philosophy for achieving personal freedom by challenging deeply ingrained beliefs and habits. It presents four core principles—Speak with Integrity, Don't Take Anything Personally, Don't Make Assumptions, and Always Do Your Best—as practical tools for breaking free from self-imposed limitations and societal conditioning. By adopting these agreements, individuals can cultivate emotional resilience, improve relationships, and experience a profound sense of peace and happiness.