Book Recommendations
My top book recommendations for improving your life and your relationships
Secure Love
by Julie Menanno
This is my most recommended book! It has very practical tools on how to improve your relationship, while also paying attention to the more deeply rooted patterns and working through those. This book is excellent for anyone looking to improve their marriage, relationships, or learn more about themselves.
Come As You Are
by Emily Nagoski, PhD.
This is an excellent book for people who want to improve their experiences with sex. It is geared towards women, but I recommend it for couples as well. It provides a wealth of information, and I’ve seen how transformative it can be sexually.
No Bad Parts
by Richard Schwartz
This book gives an excellent framework for understanding when we feel conflicted, or want one thing but end up doing something else. It can help with your growth process immensely in a completely non-shaming way.
The Divorce Remedy
by Michelle Weiner Davis
If you are currently in a marriage and your spouse is thinking of getting divorced, this is the first book I’d recommend. It gives very practical tools for you to use in a crisis situation.
Should I Try to Work it Out?
by Alan J. Hawkins, Tamara A. Fackrell, Steven M. Harris
This is a go-to book if you are trying to decide whether to stay together or separate.
Maybe You Should Talk To Someone
by Lori Gottlieb
This book is great for anyone who wants to learn more about the therapy process while being inspired in your own growth.
Hold Me Tight
by Dr. Sue Johnson
This book teaches about attachment theory and how to apply it in your relationships now. This is a classic, excellent book!
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
by John Gottman
John Gottman is the leading couples researcher, and has done an enormous amount of research on what makes relationships work. These are practical tools that you can take into your relationship which will enhance your connection.
Take Back Your Marriage
by William Doherty
This book is excellent for couples starting out in their relationship, includes valuable tools that can be used throughout the duration of the relationship, and provides clear tools to prevent crises in the marriage.
Indistractable
by Nir Eyal
This book is an excellent read for today’s world. It gives concrete tools and explains clearly about what keeps us distracted, and how to make sure that we are staying focused on goals.