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1) Act like a lady: questionable advice, ridiculous opinions, and humiliating tales from three undignified women
Knight, Keltie
[2020] Rodale Books, an imprint of Random House
"The hosts of the popular podcast and E! show LadyGang offer a relatable, empowering, and hilarious take on being unapologetically yourself (even if that's not always your best self) in a manifesto that redefines womanhood for the twenty-first century lady"-- "If you're tired of being bombarded with the curated perfection on social media and you're starving for something raw, honest, and a little bit messy, welcome to the LadyGang. Keltie, Becca,...
2) The body is not an apology: the power of radical self-love
Taylor, Sonya Renee
[2018] Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc
"Humans are a varied and divergent bunch with all manner of beliefs, morals, and bodies. Systems of oppression thrive off our inability to make peace with difference and injure the relationship we have with our own bodies. The Body Is Not an Apology offers radical self-love as the balm to heal the wounds inflicted by these violent systems. World-renowned activist and poet Sonya Renee Taylor invites us to reconnect with the radical origins of our minds...
3) The comfort book
Wheeler large print hardcover
[2021] Life
2021. Wheeler Publishing, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company
"A small book for anyone in search of hope, looking for a path to a more meaningful life, or in need of encouragement. "Happiness occurs when you forget who you're expected to be. And what you're expected to do. Happiness is an accident of self-acceptance. It's the warm breeze you feel when you open the door to who you are." Years ago, Matt Haig began writing notes to his future self. These notes were meant as gifts to his future self: offerings of...
4) Eat cake. Be brave
Radke, Melissa
xvii, 302 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
The popular online video personality shares an empowering collection of essays about her midlife decision to be brave, change her life, and regain her sense of self-worth.
5) Eat to beat depression and anxiety: nourish your way to better mental health in six weeks
Ramsey, Drew
616.85 Ramsey
[2021] Harper Wave, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Using the latest scientific findings in neuroscience and nutrition, a psychiatrist and farmer offers a six-week plan for achieving better mental health through eating foods to reduce inflammation, cultivate a healthy microbiome, and increase brain cell health. As cases of depression and anxiety disorders rise, many people rely on therapy and medications to alleviate symptoms. Ramsey breaks down the science of nutritional psychiatry and explains what...
6) Get out of your head: stopping the spiral of toxic thoughts
Allen, Jennie
2020. WaterBrook
"Speaker and Bible teacher Jennie Allen hears all the time from women who feel stuck in patterns of frustration and defeat. In her search for a solution, she's learned that the greatest spiritual battle of our generation is taking place between our ears. How we think shapes how we live. So it's crucial that we learn how to stop our spinning thoughts and refuse to be victims of toxic thinking patterns like victimhood, anxiety, and distraction. In this...
7) The gifts of imperfection: let go of who you think you're supposed to be and embrace who you are
Brown, Brené
[2010] Hazelden
2010 Hazelden Publishing
In The Gifts of Imperfection, Brené Brown, a leading expert on shame, authenticity, and belonging, shares ten guideposts on the power of Wholehearted living--a way of engaging with the world from a place of worthiness.
8) Girl, wash your face: stop believing the lies about who you are so you can become who you were meant to be
Hollis, Rachel
Book, Book on CD, eAudiobook
[2018] Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson
xvii, 220 pages ; 22 cm
6 audio discs (approximately 7 hr.) : CD audio, digital ; 4 3/4 in.
[2018] Brilliance Audio, Thomas Nelson on Brilliance Audio
1 sound disc (7 hrs 5 min.) ; 4 3/4 in.
2018 Thomas Nelson
Drawing from her life experiences as a lifestyle guru, the author presents a guide to becoming a joyous, confident woman by breaking the cycle of negativity and burnout and pursuing a life of exuberance.
9) Hunger: a memoir of (my) body
Gay, Roxane
813.6 Gay
"Gay has written ... about food and bodies, using her own emotional and psychological struggles as a means of exploring our shared anxieties over pleasure, consumption, appearance, and health. As a woman who describes her own body as 'wildly undisciplined,' Roxane understands the tension between desire and denial, between self-comfort and self-care"--Amazon.com. The popular Tumblr blogger and best-selling author of Bad Feminist explores the devastating...
10) Keep sharp: build a better brain at any age
155.67 Gupta
2021. Simon & Schuster
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
2021 Simon & Schuster
"Throughout our life, we look for ways to keep our mind sharp and effortlessly productive. Now, globe trotting neurosurgeon Dr. Sanjay Gupta offers insights from top scientists all over the world, whose cutting-edge research can help you heighten and protect brain function and maintain cognitive health at any age. Keep Sharp debunks common myths about aging and cognitive decline, explores whether there's a "best" diet or exercise regimen for the brain,...
11) Make trouble: standing up, speaking out, and finding the courage to lead
92 Richard
2018. Touchstone
First Touchstone hardcover edition.
xii, 276 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Cecile Richards has been an activist since she was taken to the principal's office in seventh grade for wearing an armband in protest of the Vietnam War. She had an extraordinary childhood in ultra-conservative Texas, where her civil rights attorney father and activist mother taught their kids to be troublemakers. In the Richards household, the "dinner table was never for eating -- it was for sorting precinct lists." From the time Richards was a girl,...
12) The me, without: a year exploring habit, healing, and happiness
Raposo, Jacqueline
2019. Ixia Press
13) Mirror, mirror off the wall: how I learned to love my body by not looking at it for a year
Gruys, Kjerstin
158.1 Gruys 2013
[2013] Avery, a member of Penguin Group (USA), Inc
xx, 300 pages ; 22 cm
A scholar, fashionista, and bride-to-be spends a year without mirrors and other reflective surfaces to get a better view of herself, her life, and what's really important.
14) Over the top: a raw journey to self-love
15) Rising strong
[2015] Spiegel & Grau
xxviii, 301 pages ; 22 cm
"The physics of vulnerability is simple: If we are brave enough often enough, we will fall. The author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Daring Greatly and The Gifts of Imperfection tells us what it takes to get back up, and how owning our stories of disappointment, failure, and heartbreak gives us the power to write a daring new ending. Struggle, Brene Brown writes, can be our greatest call to courage, and rising strong our clearest path to a...
16) The road back to you: an Enneagram journey to self-discovery
Cron, Ian Morgan
248.4 Cron
[2016] IVP Books, an imprint of InterVarsity Press
In The Road Back to You Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile forge a unique approach - a practical, comprehensive way of accessing Enneagram wisdom and exploring its connections with Christian spirituality for a deeper knowledge of ourselves, compassion for others, and love for God. Witty and filled with stories, this book allows you to peek inside each of the nine Enneagram types, keeping you turning the pages long after you have read the chapter...
17) The self-love experiment: fifteen principles for becoming more kind, compassionate, and accepting of yourself
Kaiser, Shannon
"Put a stop to self-sabotage and overcome your fears so that you can gain the confidence you need to reach your goals and become your own best friend. Too many people seem to believe that they are not allowed to put themselves first or go after their own dreams out of fear of being selfish or sacrificing others' needs. The Self-Love Experiment rectifies this problem. Whether you want to achieve weight loss, land your dream job, find your soul...
18) Shrill: notes from a loud woman
2016. Hachette Books
"Presents a series of essays by the American writer and comedian, dealing with issues of body image, popular culture, feminism, and social justice,"--NoveList.
19) Sitting pretty: the view from my ordinary resilient disabled body
Taussig, Rebekah
[2020] HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
A memoir-in-essays from Rebekah Taussig, disability advocate and creator of the Instagram account @sitting_pretty, reflecting on identity, accessibility, and representation and processing a lifetime of memories to paint a more beautiful, nuanced portrait of a body that looks and moves differently than most. Rebekah Taussig has been paralyzed for as long as she can remember but didn't begin to unpack it until she was in her mid-twenties working on...
20) Small Doses: Potent Truths for Everyday Use
Seales, Amanda
This "one-of-a-kind read" offers insightful essays, poignant life advice, and pithy pearls of wisdom from the comedian and star of HBO's Insecure (Entertainment Weekly). Anyone who has seen Amanda Seales's acclaimed stand-up special I Be Knowin, her long-running TV series Insecure, or her groundbreaking gameshow Smart Funny & Black, knows that this woman is a force of nature. In both life and career, she has fearlessly and passionately charted...
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