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Published in 1997, written by Mitch Albom, with the leadership and guidance of his college professor, Morrie Schwartz, this under 200 page volume is full of simple answers to existential questions regarding the importance of human existence.
The book begins with a vivid description of the sea, a clifftop view and the author, Matt Haig, thinking about whether to die. These are viscerally written, painful scenes and thankfully Haig changes his mind and turns back from the edge.
Ronson offers up a compelling analysis of the consequences of public shaming, particularly in the Twittersphere specifically and internet era in general.
Chronicling the development of the Poetry Academy at El Sol, a whole school poetry program taking place at a ground breaking, award winning dual language immersion charter school in one of the most vulnerable communities in the U.S., The Poets of El Sol demonstrates poetry's power to expand the h
A powerful, moving and inspiring account of two ultumately intertwining lives.
When a young Englishman raised in a repressive religious background finds himself confronted by a Nepalese jhankri shaman in the Bengal Himalaya, it is the start of an extraordinary adventure of self-discovery.
This book is about the ways to live a whole hearted life. Brene's definition of "Wholehearted" is believing that we are worthy of love and belonging, having the courage to be imperfect, and owning and sharing our story.
A clear, interesting text by one of the founders of positive psychology. Good explanation of well-being as different from happiness. Particular connections to empathy include discussions of how people feel better after doing things for others: expressing gratitude, showing kindness, and more.