My Favorite Books
I recommend these books to clients and friends alike. I have referred to many of them in my practice, and I know they resonate with people because some of them sprout "legs", never to return to my shelf. What can I say? Sharing is caring. If you have difficulty locating any of these titles and you live in the Chicago area, we can make arrangements for you to "buy" the book from me and "sell" it back when you finish it. Call me for details - 312.514.5689.
Driven to Distraction (Edward Hallowell and John Ratey) - Anecdotal study of sufferers of attention deficit disorder
Get Out of My Life but First Take Cheryl and Me to the Mall (Anthony Wolf) - A primer for getting along with your teenagers
Real Boys (Michael Pollack) - The definitive book for understanding "tween" and teen boys
Reviving Ophelia (Mary Pipher) - The companion book for Real Boys that addresses the problems of teen girls
Stiffed: The Betrayal of the American Man (Susan Faludi) - Examines the precarious position in which the modern American man finds himself
Stop Getting Dumped (Lisa Daily) - How to get over a break-up and build self-esteem; lots of good pointers
The Dr. Drew and Adam Book - A Survival Guide to Life and Love (Drew Pinsky and Adam Carolla) - A graphic yet thorough exposition of life as a modern teenager/young adult
Why Men Love Bitches (Sherry Argov) - A somewhat humorous guide to holding the attention of the men we choose
Willow, Weep For Me: A Black Woman's Journey Through Depression (Meri Nana Ama Danquah) - A personal account of one woman's pain and alienation in straddling two cultures and the denial of each that a black woman can succumb to depression
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Lou Walsh practices psychotherapy at Genesis Therapy Center in Chicago, Illinois. She can be reached for appointments at 312.514.5689.