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Dodging Energy Vampires: An Empath's Guide to Evading Relationships That Drain You and Restoring Your Health and Power by Christiane Northrup
Did not finish book. Stopped at 48%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 48%.
About personality disorders affecting empathy; not my journey at this time
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Escaping Emotional Abuse: Healing from the Shame You Dont Deserve by Beverly Engel
Did not finish book. Stopped at 34%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 34%.
Thought this was going to be about childhood abuse.
Love Sense: The Revolutionary New Science of Romantic Relationships by Sue Johnson
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
3.5
Attachment focused.
The Pattern Seekers: How Autism Drives Human Invention by Simon Baron-Cohen
informative
medium-paced
3.25
Covered a lot of history.
Temple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World by Temple Grandin, Sy Montgomery
informative
fast-paced
3.0
a good overview of Temple's life; seemed like a good middle grade book
Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...and Maybe the World by William H. McRaven
inspiring
fast-paced
3.75
clever and quick little book- inspirational
Odd Girl Out: An Autistic Woman in a Neurotypical World by Laura James
Did not finish book. Stopped at 45%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 45%.
This was super compelling, just not what I'm looking for right now; a very interesting memoir. I would be interested in finishing it another time.
The 6 Secrets of a Lasting Relationship: How to Fall in Love Again--And Stay There by Mark Goulston, Philip Goldberg
emotional
informative
medium-paced
3.5
This book was OK, but didn't feel as well researched as others in it's genre-- best to work through with a partner rather than on your own, but makes some good points and has a lot of good activities to work through- together or on your own. Focuses on the idea that the 6 pillars of a strong relationship are CREATE- Chemistry, Respect, Enjoyment, Acceptance, Trust, and Empathy. It works through them in order to give you an idea of how to talk about and repair each with your partner.
The New Codependency: Help and Guidance for Today's Generation by Melody Beattie
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.25