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Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life

Magazine Article - Open Book

March 1, 2023

Orchestrating Wonder

Can We Invite More Awe into Our Lives?

It takes a lot of courage and creativity to research one of the most compelling and ineffable human experiences, but Berkeley psychologist Dacher Keltner has done just that. Read More

Girls on the Brink

Magazine Article - Open Book

January 4, 2023

Why Are Today’s Girls So Troubled?

A Neurobiological Guide for Parents

Marian Sandmaier

"Girls on the Brink" presents new knowledge on girls' higher risk for mental health problems—and suggests what parents can do about it. Read More

The Myth of Normal Gabor Mate

Magazine Article - Open Book

November 30, 2022

Is Our Culture Making Us Sick?

Gabor Maté on Stress and Disease

Gabor Maté's newest book is a reminder of the many ways in which we are not our symptoms. Read More

The Song of Our Scars

Magazine Article - Open Book

September 14, 2022

It’s All in Your Head?

A Primer on Chronic Pain

A new book by physician Haider Warraich reveals the untold story of chronic pain. Read More

A Life in Light

Magazine Article - Open Book

July 13, 2022

Leaning toward the Light

Mary Pipher Turns Her Gaze Inward

Marian Sandmaier

In her new memoir, Mary Pipher refuses to dumb down what it takes to create a rewarding life. Read More

De-escalating Disputes

Magazine Article - Open Book

May 22, 2022

De-escalating Disputes

How Therapists Can Stop Runaway Conflict

William Doherty & Shauna Fenske

Exploring “high conflict” with a bigger picture in mind. Read More

The Zen of Therapy

Magazine Article - Open Book

March 22, 2022

A Vehicle of Awakening

Can Psychotherapy Be a Spiritual Practice?

In The Zen of Therapy, psychiatrist Mark Epstein explores what a Buddhist therapy has offered his clients. Read More

Cover of "One Friday in April"

Magazine Article - Open Book

January 7, 2022

Suicide as a State of Being

One Man's Ongoing Struggle

A new memoir from celebrated writer Donald Antrim reflects on the nature of suicide. Read More

Magazine Article - Open Book

September 15, 2021

The Plasticity of Personality

Can We Switch Our Stripes?

A new book explores the science of personality change. Read More

The cover of "Noise" and headshots of the three authors

Magazine Article - Open Book

July 15, 2021

A Cacophony of Opinion

Can We Trust "Expert" Judgment?

Why is it that two or more experts in a given field can look at identical case histories and data and come up with broadly differing assessments and evaluations? Read More