My Library: Must Read Books for Resilience

Must-Read Books for Resilience by Em Capito, LCSWIn every book, there lies the possibility of your entire life changing.

These titles were not selected lightly.

In our lifetimes, we can only read so many books. As someone who has consumed hundreds of nonfiction works, I have become increasingly picky, and you should be, too.

These are the rare gems that left an indelible impression, sparking an unavoidable trajectory shift in my own life, and often in the lives of my clients.

Trust your intuition. The right book for right now is waiting for you.

1. The Crossroads of Should and Must by Elle Luna

Must-Read Books for Resilience by Em Capito, LCSW

I was fortunate to meet Elle Luna during her book launch and this is the go-to book I gift to fellow resilience warriors: the thinkers, speakers, event makers, hosts and storytellers who I have the good fortune of connecting and collaborating with. It’s a bit of a sleeper – massively loved, but most have never heard of it, which makes it special, unlike massive best sellers where everyone already has a copy.

Most importantly, you can read (and re-read) this visually stunning call to purpose in just a couple hours, rather than sitting on the shelf of good intentions gathering dust.

2. Wherever You Go There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn

Must-Read Books for Resilience by Em Capito, LCSW

3. Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller

Must-Read Books for Resilience by Em Capito, LCSW

4. Loving What Is by Byron Katie

Must-Read Books for Resilience by Em Capito, LCSW

5. The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion

The Year of Magical Thinking Must-Read Books for Resilience by Em Capito, LCSW

6. The Art of Non-Conformity: Set Your Own Rules, Live the Life You Want, and Change the World by Chris Guillebeau

The Art of Non-Conformity Books for Resilience by Em Capito, LCSW

7. When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chödrön

When Things Fall Apart Books for Resilience by Em Capito, LCSW

8. Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott

Bird by Bird Books for Resilience by Em Capito, LCSW

9. Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl

Man's Search for Meaning Books for Resilience by Em Capito, LCSW

10. The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander

The Art of Possibility Books for Resilience by Em Capito, LCSW

11. Mistakes Were Made (but not by me) by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson

Mistakes Were Made (but not by me) Books for Resilience by Em Capito, LCSW

12. Awakening the Soul by Michael Meade

Awakening the Soul Books for Resilience by Em Capito, LCSW

13. Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: : A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed by Lori Gottlieb

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone Books for Resilience Em Capito, LCSW

14. The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

The Art of Racing in the Rain Books for Resilience by Em Capito, LCSW

15. This Messy Magnificent Life: A Field Guide to Mind, Body, and Soul by Geneen Roth

This Messy Magnificent Life Books for Resilience by Em Capito, LCSW

16. The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life by Chris Guillebeau

The Happiness of Pursuit Books for Resilience by Em Capito, LCSW

17. The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt

The Happiness Hypothesis Books for Resilience by Em Capito, LCSW

18. Belonging: Remembering Ourselves Home by Toko-pa Turner

Belonging Books for Resilience by Em Capito, LCSW

19. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up Books for Resilience by Em Capito, LCSW

20. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Books for Resilience by Em Capito, LCSW

21. Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker, PhD

Why We Sleep Books for Resilience by Em Capito, LCSW

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