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“The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself” —Mark Twain (1835-1910)

Sometimes life just gets too hard for us. We don't know what to do or who to turn to for help. One place to start is with books. But there are so many out there that it's hard to tell which book will be the right one for you. To help you in this difficult time of your life, here is a bibliography of books at the Voorheesville Public Library that might give you some comfort and help move you in the right direction.

Julie Stump, Librarian

Self Help Books

Addiction Dot Aging Dot Anger Dot Anxiety Dot Assertiveness
Dot Codependency Dot Communication

Death Dot Depression Dot Eating Disorders Dot Lonliness Dot Love
Dot Men's Issues Dot Positive Thinking Dot Relaxation

Self Esteem Dot Self-Fulfillment Dot Self-Improvement
Dot Stages of Adult Development Dot Women's Issues

ABUSE & RECOVERY

It’s Not Okay Anymore: Your Personal Guide to Ending Abuse, Taking Charge, and Loving Yourself
by Greg Enns (1996) 158.3

Ditch That Jerk: Dealing With Men Who Control and Hurt Women
by Pamela Jayne (2000) 362.829

Why Does He Do That? Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men
by Lundy Bancroft (2002) 362.829

Family and Friends’ Guide to Domestic Violence: How to Listen, Talk, and Take Action When Someone You Care About is Being Abused
by Elaine Weiss (2003) 362.829

Healing the Shame That Binds You
by John Bradshaw (1988) 616.852

ADDICTION & RECOVERY

Sober for Good: New Solutions for Drinking Problems: Advice from Those Who Have Succeeded
by Anne M. Fletcher (2001) 362.292

Beyond the Influence: Understanding and Defeating Alcoholism
by Katherine Ketcham (2000) 362.292

Sober—and Staying that Way: The Missing Link in the Cure for Alcoholism
by Susan Powter (1997) 362.292

A Simple Program: A Contemporary Translation of the Original Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous
by Bill W (1996) 362.292

Controlling Your Drinking: Tools to Make Moderation Work for You
by William R. Miller (2005) 613.81

Recovery Options: The Complete Guide
by Joseph Volpicelli (2000) 616.861

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AGING

Healthy Aging: A Lifelong Guide to Your Physical and Spiritual Well-Being
by Andrew Weil (2005) 612.67

Aging Well: The Complete Guide to Physical and Emotional Health
by Jeanne Y. Wei (2000) 613.043

ANGER

The Anger Advantage: The Surprising Benefits of Anger and How It Can Change A Woman’s Life
by Deborah L. Cox (2003) 152.47

Getting Over Getting Mad: Positive Ways to Manage Anger In Your Most Important Relationships
by Judy Ford (2001) 152.47

The Dance of Anger: A Woman’s Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships
by Harriet Lerner (1997) 152.4

ANXIETY

Finding Serenity in the Age of Anxiety
by Robert Gerzon (1997) 152.4

The Meaning of Anxiety
by Rollo May (1997) 152.4

From Panic to Power: Proven Techniques to Calm Your Anxieties, Conquer Your Fears, and Put You in Control of Your Life
by Lucinda Bassett (1995) 152.46

The Worry Cure: Seven Steps to Stop Worry from Stopping You
by Robert L. Leahy (2005) 152.46

Fear and Other Uninvited Guests: Tackling the Anxiety, Fear, and Shame That Keep Us from Optimal Living and Loving
by Harriet Lerner (2004) 152.46

How to Stop Worrying and Start Living
by Dale Carnegie (1984) 158.1

The Sky is Falling: Understanding and Coping with Phobias, Panic, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
by Raeann Dumont (1996) 616.852

Worry: Controlling It and Using It Wisely
by Edward M. Hallowell (1997) 616.852

Triumph Over Fear: A Book of Help and Hope for People with Anxiety, Panic Attacks, and Phobias
by Jerilyn Ross (1994) 616.852

Don’t Panic: Taking Control of Anxiety Attacks
by Robert R. Wilson (1996) 616.852

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ASSERTIVENESS

The Assertive Woman: A New Look
by Stanlee Phelps (1987) 155.633

When I Say No, I Feel Guilty: How to Cope-Using the Skills of Systematic Assertive Therapy
by Manuel Smith (1975) 158.1

CODEPENDENCY & RECOVERY

Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself
by Melody Beattie (1992) 616.86 (Also available in cassette.)

COMMUNICATION

Dance of Connection: How to Talk to Someone When You’re Mad, Hurt, Scared, Frustrated, Insulted, Betrayed or Desperate
by Harriet Lerner (2001) 153.6 (Also available in cassette.)

Saying What’s Real: 7 Keys to Authentic Communication and Relationship Success
by Susan Campbell (2005) 158.2

You Just Don’t Understand: Women and Men in Conversation
by Deborah Tannen (1990) 302

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DEATH, DYING & GRIEF

On Death and Dying
by E. Kubler-Ross (1969) 155.9

Life Lessons: Two Experts on Death and Dying Teach Us About the Mysteries of Life and Living
by E. Kubler-Ross (2000) 170.44 (Also available in large print.)

When Bad Things Happen to Good People
by Harold Kushner (1981) 296.3

Why Suicide? Answers to 200 of the Most Frequently Asked Questions About Suicide, Attempted Suicide, and Assisted Suicide
by Eric Marcus (1996) 362.28

DEPRESSION

Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy
by David Burns (1980) 158.1

Overcoming Depression: A Step-by-Step Approach to Gaining Control Over Depression
by Paul Gilbert (2001) 616.852

I Don’t Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression
by Terrence Real (1997) 616.852

Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression
by Andrew Solomon (2001) 616.852

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EATING DISORDERS

Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia, Binge Eating, and Others
by Jim Kirkpatrick (2001) 616.852

Eating, Drinking, Overthinking: The Toxic Triangle of Food, Alcohol, and Depression and How Women Can Break Free
by S. Nolen-Hoeksema (2006) 616.852

FRIENDSHIP, LONELINESS AND SINGLE ADULT LIFE

Shyness: What It Is, What to Do About It
by Philip Zimbardo (1997) 152.4

Positive Solitude: A Practical Program for Mastering Loneliness and Achieving Self-Fulfillment
by Rae Andre (2000) 158.2

Living Together, Feeling Alone: Healing Your Hidden Loneliness
by Dan Kiley (1998) 158.2

Just Friends: The Role of Friendship in Our Lives
by Lillian B. Rubin (1985) 158.25

LOVE, INTIMACY & MARRIAGE

Why Men Never Remember and Women Never Forget
by Marianne Legato (2005) 155.33

The Art of Loving
by Erich Fromm (1957) 157

Soul Mates: Honoring the Mysteries of Love and Relationship
by Thomas Moore (1994) 158.2

Seven Basic Quarrels of Marriage: Recognize, Defuse, Negotiate, and Resolve Your Conflicts
by William Betcher (1990) 306.81

The Truth About Love: The Highs, the Lows, and How You Can Make It Last Forever
by Patricia Love (2001) 306.81

How Can I Get Through to You? Reconnecting Men and Women
by Terrence Real (2002) 362.828

Love is Never Enough: How Couples Can Overcome Misunderstandings, Resolve Conflicts, and Solve Relationship Problems Through Cognitive Therapy
by Aaron T. Beck (1988) 646.78

Simple Loving: A Path to Deeper, More Sustainable Relationships
by Janet Luhrs (2000) 646.78

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MEN'S ISSUES

What Every Woman Should Know About Men
by Joyce Brothers (1981) 155.3

Iron John: A Book About Men
by Robert Bly (1990) 305.31

He’s Just Not That Into You: The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys
by Greg Behrendt (2004) 306.7

POSITIVE THINKING & SELF TALK

Easier Than You Think—Because Life Doesn’t Have to Be So Hard: The Small Changes That Add Up to a World of Difference
by Richard Carlson (2005) 158.1

Taming Your Gremlin: A Surprisingly Simple Method for Getting Out of Your Own Way
by Richard D. Carson (2003) 158.1

How Did I Get Here? Finding Your Way to Renewed Hope and Happiness When Life and Love Take Unexpected Turns
by Barbara De Angelis (2005) 158.1

What You Can Change and What You Can’t: The Complete Guide to Successful Self-Improvement
by Martin Seligman (1994) 158.1

RELAXATION, MEDITATION & STRESS

Stress Relief & Relaxation Techniques
by Judith Lazarus (2000) 155.904

The Big Book of Relaxation: Simple Techniques to Control the Excess Stress in Your Life
by Larry Blumenfeld (1994) 613.79

Wherever You Go There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life
by Jon Kabat-Zinn (2005) 155.904

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SELF-ESTEEM

Revolution from Within: A Book of Self-Esteem
by Gloria Steinem (1992) 158.1

SELF-FULFILLMENT & HAPPINESS

On a Clear Day You Can See Yourself: Turning the Life You Have Into the Life You Want
by Sonya Friedman (1991) 155.633

The Road Less Traveled: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values, and Spiritual Growth
by M. Scott Peck (1978) 158.1

SELF-IMPROVEMENT & MOTIVATION

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Restoring the Character Ethic
by Steven Covey (1989) 158 (Also available in large print and cassette.)

I Could Do Anything if I Only Knew What It Was: How to Discover What You Really Want and How to Get It
by Barbara Sher (1994) 158.1

STAGES OF ADULT DEVELOPMENT

Necessary Losses
by Judith Viorst (1986) 155.9

Making Peace with Your Past: The Six Essential Steps to Enjoying a Great Future
by Harold Bloomfield (2000) 158.1

Passages: Predictable Crises of Adult Life
by Gail Sheehy (1976) 301.43

WOMEN'S ISSUES

Self-Nurture: Learning to Care for Yourself as Effectively as You Care for Everyone Else
by Alice Domar (2000) 305.42

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