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Health Book Summaries

Empire of Normality
by Robert Chapman • 2023
The line between healthy and broken minds was drawn by factory logic and market demands.
4.27
1k+
Empire of Normality Summary
Empire of Normality
The line between healthy and broken minds was drawn by factory logic and market demands.
by Robert Chapman 2023 204 pages
4.27
1k+ ratings
Adulting
by Kelly Williams Brown • 2013
From changing your oil to keeping your friends, 468 steps that replace panic with competence.
3.70
14k+
Adulting Summary
Adulting
From changing your oil to keeping your friends, 468 steps that replace panic with competence.
by Kelly Williams Brown 2013 273 pages
3.70
14k+ ratings
Meditation and Its Methods According to Swami Vivekanand
by Vivekananda • 1976
The meditation method that starts with a restless mind and ends with the meditator's disappearance.
4.33
2k+
Meditation and Its Methods According to Swami Vivekanand Summary
Meditation and Its Methods According to Swami Vivekanand
The meditation method that starts with a restless mind and ends with the meditator's disappearance.
by Vivekananda 1976 127 pages
4.33
2k+ ratings
The Mindful Way through Depression
by J. Mark G. Williams • 2007
When thinking makes depression worse, an eight-week mindfulness program breaks the cycle.
4.01
9k+
The Mindful Way through Depression Summary
The Mindful Way through Depression
When thinking makes depression worse, an eight-week mindfulness program breaks the cycle.
by J. Mark G. Williams 2007 273 pages
4.01
9k+ ratings
The Science of Revenge
by James Kimmel Jr. • 2025
Revenge is not justice. It is an addiction that your brain can learn to quit.
3.89
276
The Science of Revenge Summary
The Science of Revenge
Revenge is not justice. It is an addiction that your brain can learn to quit.
by James Kimmel Jr. 2025 336 pages
3.89
276 ratings
You Are Not a Rock
by Mark Freeman • 2018
The path to mental health is feeling, not numbing. A step-by-step guide to accepting discomfort.
4.32
500+
You Are Not a Rock Summary
You Are Not a Rock
The path to mental health is feeling, not numbing. A step-by-step guide to accepting discomfort.
by Mark Freeman 2018 272 pages
4.32
500+ ratings
Untangle Your Emotions
by Jennie Allen • 2024
What if emotions were messengers, not threats? A Christian path from suppression to listening.
4.17
8k+
Untangle Your Emotions Summary
Untangle Your Emotions
What if emotions were messengers, not threats? A Christian path from suppression to listening.
by Jennie Allen 2024 227 pages
4.17
8k+ ratings
Sleeping Through the Night, Revised Edition
by Jodi A. Mindell • 1997
Most infant sleep problems are learned behaviors. The right routine solves them in under two weeks.
3.70
500+
Sleeping Through the Night, Revised Edition Summary
Sleeping Through the Night, Revised Edition
Most infant sleep problems are learned behaviors. The right routine solves them in under two weeks.
by Jodi A. Mindell 1997 368 pages
3.70
500+ ratings
Not a Diet Book
by James Smith • 2020
The fitness industry sold you complexity. A trainer hands back the four things you actually need.
4.09
5k+
Not a Diet Book Summary
Not a Diet Book
The fitness industry sold you complexity. A trainer hands back the four things you actually need.
by James Smith 2020 320 pages
4.09
5k+ ratings
Mindbody Prescription (Oeb)Healing the Body Healing
by John E. Sarno • 1998
Your back pain may be emotional, not structural. See the mind's defense and symptoms dissolve.
4.03
3k+
Mindbody Prescription (Oeb)Healing the Body Healing Summary
Mindbody Prescription (Oeb)Healing the Body Healing
Your back pain may be emotional, not structural. See the mind's defense and symptoms dissolve.
by John E. Sarno 1998 120 pages
4.03
3k+ ratings
How to Meet Your Self
by Dr. Nicole LePera • 2022
A body-based workbook for unlearning childhood conditioning and meeting who you were before.
4.12
1k+
How to Meet Your Self Summary
How to Meet Your Self
A body-based workbook for unlearning childhood conditioning and meeting who you were before.
by Dr. Nicole LePera 2022 256 pages
4.12
1k+ ratings
The Healing Wisdom of Africa
by Malidoma Patrice Somé • 1999
A West African elder's ritual and community practices for restoring the purpose you forgot.
4.48
474
The Healing Wisdom of Africa Summary
The Healing Wisdom of Africa
A West African elder's ritual and community practices for restoring the purpose you forgot.
by Malidoma Patrice Somé 1999 352 pages
4.48
474 ratings
Altered States of Consciousness
by Marc Wittmann • 2018
Time is built from bodily signals. Change consciousness, and it stretches, shrinks, or vanishes.
3.74
194
Altered States of Consciousness Summary
Altered States of Consciousness
Time is built from bodily signals. Change consciousness, and it stretches, shrinks, or vanishes.
by Marc Wittmann 2018 190 pages
3.74
194 ratings
The Liver and Gallbladder Miracle Cleanse
by Andreas Moritz • 1998
A 6-day at-home protocol clears gallstones from the liver, the underlying cause of chronic illness.
4.17
1k+
The Liver and Gallbladder Miracle Cleanse Summary
The Liver and Gallbladder Miracle Cleanse
A 6-day at-home protocol clears gallstones from the liver, the underlying cause of chronic illness.
by Andreas Moritz 1998 248 pages
4.17
1k+ ratings
The Trouble with Testosterone and Other Essays on the Biology of the Human Predicament
by Robert M. Sapolsky • 1997
Testosterone amplifies aggression, it doesn't cause it. Biology is never destiny.
4.20
2k+
The Trouble with Testosterone and Other Essays on the Biology of the Human Predicament Summary
The Trouble with Testosterone and Other Essays on the Biology of the Human Predicament
Testosterone amplifies aggression, it doesn't cause it. Biology is never destiny.
by Robert M. Sapolsky 1997 288 pages
4.20
2k+ ratings
Demystifying Disability
by Emily Ladau • 2021
Practical allyship for a world designed without you: language, etiquette, and dismantling ableism.
4.38
4k+
Demystifying Disability Summary
Demystifying Disability
Practical allyship for a world designed without you: language, etiquette, and dismantling ableism.
by Emily Ladau 2021 176 pages
4.38
4k+ ratings
Somatics
by Thomas Hanna • 1988
Stiffness, pain, stooped posture: not aging but a reversible forgetting in the brain.
4.18
500+
Somatics Summary
Somatics
Stiffness, pain, stooped posture: not aging but a reversible forgetting in the brain.
by Thomas Hanna 1988 176 pages
4.18
500+ ratings
Gentle Discipline
by Sarah Ockwell-Smith • 2017
Punishment damages connection. Calm, brain-based discipline teaches kids how to behave, not fear.
4.09
1k+
Gentle Discipline Summary
Gentle Discipline
Punishment damages connection. Calm, brain-based discipline teaches kids how to behave, not fear.
by Sarah Ockwell-Smith 2017 272 pages
4.09
1k+ ratings
Alkalize or Die
by Theodore A. Baroody • 1991
Every illness stems from one internal state. The correction is an eating ratio and distilled water.
3.78
239
Alkalize or Die Summary
Alkalize or Die
Every illness stems from one internal state. The correction is an eating ratio and distilled water.
by Theodore A. Baroody 1991 242 pages
3.78
239 ratings
The Witch's Book of Self-Care
by Arin Murphy-Hiscock • 2018
Turn your bath into a ritual, your kitchen into an apothecary: a witch's guide to self-care.
3.90
4k+
The Witch's Book of Self-Care Summary
The Witch's Book of Self-Care
Turn your bath into a ritual, your kitchen into an apothecary: a witch's guide to self-care.
by Arin Murphy-Hiscock 2018 225 pages
3.90
4k+ ratings
Dying for a Paycheck
by Jeffrey Pfeffer • 2018
120,000 American deaths each year trace not to accidents but to how workplaces are managed.
3.71
500+
Dying for a Paycheck Summary
Dying for a Paycheck
120,000 American deaths each year trace not to accidents but to how workplaces are managed.
by Jeffrey Pfeffer 2018 266 pages
3.71
500+ ratings
The Cancer Code
by Jason Fung • 2020
Cancer is not genetic error but an ancient survival program. Its metabolic weakness is the key.
4.44
2k+
The Cancer Code Summary
The Cancer Code
Cancer is not genetic error but an ancient survival program. Its metabolic weakness is the key.
by Jason Fung 2020 288 pages
4.44
2k+ ratings
Somatic Internal Family Systems Therapy
by Susan McConnell • 2020
Your client's protectors manifest as tension and pain. The somatic tools to work with them directly.
3.95
426
Somatic Internal Family Systems Therapy Summary
Somatic Internal Family Systems Therapy
Your client's protectors manifest as tension and pain. The somatic tools to work with them directly.
by Susan McConnell 2020 278 pages
3.95
426 ratings
Sex in Human Loving
by Eric Berne • 1970
You think you choose your partners. Three ego states and a childhood script do.
3.62
364
Sex in Human Loving Summary
Sex in Human Loving
You think you choose your partners. Three ego states and a childhood script do.
by Eric Berne 1970 272 pages
3.62
364 ratings
The Alpha Lipoic Acid Breakthrough
by Burt Berkson • 1998
It enters every cell, neutralizes toxins, heals nerves; the protocol that puts it to work.
4.14
78
The Alpha Lipoic Acid Breakthrough Summary
The Alpha Lipoic Acid Breakthrough
It enters every cell, neutralizes toxins, heals nerves; the protocol that puts it to work.
by Burt Berkson 1998 192 pages
4.14
78 ratings
The Innovator's Prescription
by Clayton M. Christensen • 2008
Three incompatible business models live inside every hospital. Separating them is the cure.
4.20
1k+
The Innovator's Prescription Summary
The Innovator's Prescription
Three incompatible business models live inside every hospital. Separating them is the cure.
by Clayton M. Christensen 2008 496 pages
4.20
1k+ ratings
Shame
by Joseph Burgo • 2018
Stop hiding from shame. Use it. The step-by-step path to self-esteem that actually holds up.
3.88
461
Shame Summary
Shame
Stop hiding from shame. Use it. The step-by-step path to self-esteem that actually holds up.
by Joseph Burgo 2018 320 pages
3.88
461 ratings
The Breathing Cure
by Patrick McKeown • 2021
Your breath-hold time after exhaling predicts sleep, anxiety, and stamina. Exercises to raise it.
4.19
313
The Breathing Cure Summary
The Breathing Cure
Your breath-hold time after exhaling predicts sleep, anxiety, and stamina. Exercises to raise it.
by Patrick McKeown 2021 792 pages
4.19
313 ratings
The Most Good You Can Do
by Peter Singer • 2015
Your charitable instincts are probably wrong. A dollar overseas can do a hundred times more good.
3.80
3k+
The Most Good You Can Do Summary
The Most Good You Can Do
Your charitable instincts are probably wrong. A dollar overseas can do a hundred times more good.
by Peter Singer 2015 211 pages
3.80
3k+ ratings
Smarter Not Harder
by Dave Asprey • 2023
Your body is built to conserve energy. The biohacking playbook for turning laziness into leverage.
3.59
1k+
Smarter Not Harder Summary
Smarter Not Harder
Your body is built to conserve energy. The biohacking playbook for turning laziness into leverage.
by Dave Asprey 2023 307 pages
3.59
1k+ ratings
Journal to the Self
by Kathleen Adams • 1990
No rules, no perfect prose: 22 techniques that turn a notebook into your most honest therapist.
3.99
1k+
Journal to the Self Summary
Journal to the Self
No rules, no perfect prose: 22 techniques that turn a notebook into your most honest therapist.
by Kathleen Adams 1990 240 pages
3.99
1k+ ratings
The Codependency Recovery Plan
by Krystal Mazzola • 2019
Codependency taught you to put everyone first. A structured plan to finally put yourself there.
4.27
326
The Codependency Recovery Plan Summary
The Codependency Recovery Plan
Codependency taught you to put everyone first. A structured plan to finally put yourself there.
by Krystal Mazzola 2019 170 pages
4.27
326 ratings
Shroom
by Andy Letcher • 2007
From ancient sacrament to clinical breakthrough: how a mind-altering fungus is reshaping psychiatry.
3.87
375
Shroom Summary
Shroom
From ancient sacrament to clinical breakthrough: how a mind-altering fungus is reshaping psychiatry.
by Andy Letcher 2007 384 pages
3.87
375 ratings
The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance
by Jeff S. Volek • 2012
Your body holds 40,000 calories of fuel. A low-carb switch unlocks it, leaving bonking behind.
4.23
1k+
The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance Summary
The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance
Your body holds 40,000 calories of fuel. A low-carb switch unlocks it, leaving bonking behind.
by Jeff S. Volek 2012 174 pages
4.23
1k+ ratings
In Praise of Slowness
by Carl Honoré • 2004
A Rome protest ignited a global movement to slow down food, work, cities, and parenting.
3.65
6k+
In Praise of Slowness Summary
In Praise of Slowness
A Rome protest ignited a global movement to slow down food, work, cities, and parenting.
by Carl Honoré 2004 321 pages
3.65
6k+ ratings
Think Like a Cat
by Pam Johnson-Bennett • 2000
Why your cat pees outside the box and scratches the sofa, and the fix that's not punishment.
4.08
1k+
Think Like a Cat Summary
Think Like a Cat
Why your cat pees outside the box and scratches the sofa, and the fix that's not punishment.
by Pam Johnson-Bennett 2000 432 pages
4.08
1k+ ratings
EMDR
by Francine Shapiro • 1997
84% of single-trauma victims recovered in five hours. The method: guided eye movements.
4.10
500+
EMDR Summary
EMDR
84% of single-trauma victims recovered in five hours. The method: guided eye movements.
by Francine Shapiro 1997 381 pages
4.10
500+ ratings
From Age-ing to Sage-ing
by Zalman Schachter-Shalomi • 1995
The spiritual curriculum no one teaches: how to turn your final decades from decline into meaning.
3.99
368
From Age-ing to Sage-ing Summary
From Age-ing to Sage-ing
The spiritual curriculum no one teaches: how to turn your final decades from decline into meaning.
by Zalman Schachter-Shalomi 1995 320 pages
3.99
368 ratings
Free-Range Kids
by Lenore Skenazy • 2009
Crime is down, but children's freedom has collapsed. The numbers that let parents finally exhale.
3.88
7k+
Free-Range Kids Summary
Free-Range Kids
Crime is down, but children's freedom has collapsed. The numbers that let parents finally exhale.
by Lenore Skenazy 2009 195 pages
3.88
7k+ ratings
Balanced and Barefoot
by Angela J. Hanscom • 2016
Outdoor play is not optional. Without it, children's bodies and brains fail to wire correctly.
4.17
5k+
Balanced and Barefoot Summary
Balanced and Barefoot
Outdoor play is not optional. Without it, children's bodies and brains fail to wire correctly.
by Angela J. Hanscom 2016 256 pages
4.17
5k+ ratings
Food Politics
by Robert Paarlberg • 2010
The hidden policy battles behind every bite, from farm subsidy wars to the GMO divide.
3.49
340
Food Politics Summary
Food Politics
The hidden policy battles behind every bite, from farm subsidy wars to the GMO divide.
by Robert Paarlberg 2010 240 pages
3.49
340 ratings
A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind
by Shoukei Matsumoto • 2011
A Zen monk's cleaning routine: why scrubbing a floor quiets your mind more than a cushion.
3.58
6k+
A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind Summary
A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind
A Zen monk's cleaning routine: why scrubbing a floor quiets your mind more than a cushion.
by Shoukei Matsumoto 2011
3.58
6k+ ratings
Control Unleashed
by Leslie McDevitt • 2019
A playbook of pattern games that calm reactive dogs through counterconditioning, not control.
4.55
130
Control Unleashed Summary
Control Unleashed
A playbook of pattern games that calm reactive dogs through counterconditioning, not control.
by Leslie McDevitt 2019 168 pages
4.55
130 ratings
Food Matters
by Mark Bittman • 2008
Put plants at the center, meat on the side, and guilt off the table entirely.
3.97
11k+
Food Matters Summary
Food Matters
Put plants at the center, meat on the side, and guilt off the table entirely.
by Mark Bittman 2008 336 pages
3.97
11k+ ratings
Spartan Up!
by Joe De Sena • 2014
Voluntary suffering on the race course is the fastest way to build mental toughness for life.
3.91
2k+
Spartan Up! Summary
Spartan Up!
Voluntary suffering on the race course is the fastest way to build mental toughness for life.
by Joe De Sena 2014 195 pages
3.91
2k+ ratings
The Intuitive Way
by Penney Peirce • 1997
Your body already knows the answers. Clear the inner noise so you can hear them.
3.99
500+
The Intuitive Way Summary
The Intuitive Way
Your body already knows the answers. Clear the inner noise so you can hear them.
by Penney Peirce 1997 260 pages
3.99
500+ ratings
Monkeyluv
by Robert M. Sapolsky • 2005
A parasite can make a rat crave the smell of a cat, and that's only the beginning.
4.24
2k+
Monkeyluv Summary
Monkeyluv
A parasite can make a rat crave the smell of a cat, and that's only the beginning.
by Robert M. Sapolsky 2005 209 pages
4.24
2k+ ratings
168 Hours
by Laura Vanderkam • 2010
A week holds 168 hours. Focus on work only you can do, and everything important fits.
3.60
11k+
168 Hours Summary
168 Hours
A week holds 168 hours. Focus on work only you can do, and everything important fits.
by Laura Vanderkam 2010 271 pages
3.60
11k+ ratings
The Anxiety Cure
by Klaus Bernhardt • 2017
Anxiety is learned, not permanent. A brain-rewiring method that halts panic attacks in seconds.
3.75
1k+
The Anxiety Cure Summary
The Anxiety Cure
Anxiety is learned, not permanent. A brain-rewiring method that halts panic attacks in seconds.
by Klaus Bernhardt 2017 208 pages
3.75
1k+ ratings
Unbeatable Mind
by Mark Divine • 2012
Breath control, mental rehearsal, whole-person training: a SEAL's system for mental toughness.
3.96
2k+
Unbeatable Mind Summary
Unbeatable Mind
Breath control, mental rehearsal, whole-person training: a SEAL's system for mental toughness.
by Mark Divine 2012 238 pages
3.96
2k+ ratings
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