Books That Help You Shine

This entry was posted on 15 October 2025.

Embrace the journey to your most authentic self with books that inspire growth, courage, and transformation. From Brene Brown’s insights on belonging and vulnerability to Gabor Maté’s revolutionary perspectives on trauma and the pressures of modern life, these titles guide you toward self-discovery and healing. Explore Louise Hay’s timeless strategies for self-healing, Vex King’s uplifting guide to positivity and self-love, and David Schwartz’s classic wisdom on thinking big. Whether reconnecting mind and body, transforming limiting beliefs, or unlocking lasting joy, this collection empowers you to shed doubt, embrace authenticity, and, most importantly, be more you.

 


 

 

Braving the Wilderness

Brene Brown

 

A social scientist explores true belonging in a polarized world, showing it arises from authenticity, courage, and self-acceptance, guiding readers through vulnerability, connection, and the transformative wilderness of solitude.

 


 

 

The Body Keeps the Score

Bessel van der Kolk

 

A leading expert explores the causes of trauma and innovative treatments – yoga, mindfulness, therapy, and movement – that help sufferers reconnect mind and body, reclaiming purpose, joy, and emotional balance.

 


 

 

Scattered Minds

Gabor Mate

 

Scattered Minds explodes the myth of attention deficit disorder as genetically based – and offers real hope and advice for children and adults who live with the condition.

 


 

 

The Myth of Normal

Gabor Maté

 

Gabor Maté connects the dots between our personal suffering and the relentless pressures of modern life – showing that ill health is a natural reflection of our disconnection from our true selves.

 


 

 

You Can Heal Your Life

Louise Hay

 

Louise Hay's bestselling self-help guide has transformed millions of lives by revealing the profound impact of the mind on health. It explores how limiting thoughts control us and offers strategies for self-healing and lasting change.

 


 

 

Good Vibes, Good Life

Vex King

 

How can you learn to truly love yourself? How can you transform negative emotions into positive ones? Is it possible to find lasting happiness? Instagram guru Vex King answers these questions and more.       

 


 

 

The Magic of Thinking Big

David Schwartz

 

First published in 1959, David J Schwartz's classic teachings are as powerful today as they were then. Practical and empowering, this book shows that the key to success is the way you think.

 


 

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