Change is Inevitable

Change is scary, but it is an inevitable part of life. This list of books covers topics relating to some of life's biggest changes, how to naviagte them, and how to move forward.

Updated September 5, 2024
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The naked roommate : and 107 other issues you might run into in college
Cohen, Harlan
Paper Book
In college, there's a surprise around every corner... But that doesn't mean you can't be prepared! From sharing a bathroom with 40 strangers to sharing lecture notes, The Naked Roommate is your behind-the-scenes look at EVERYTHING you need to know about college (but never knew you...
The naked roommate : for parents only : a parent's guide to the new college experience
Cohen, Harlan
Paper Book
In college, there's a surprise around every corner... But that doesn't mean you can't be prepared! From sharing a bathroom with 40 strangers to sharing lecture notes, The Naked Roommate is your behind-the-scenes look at EVERYTHING you need to know about college (but never knew you...
Grief is a journey : finding your path through loss
Doka, Kenneth J.
Paper Book
In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Kenneth Doka explores a new, compassionate way to grieve, explaining that grief is not an illness to get over but an individual and ongoing journey. There is no "one-size-fits-all" way to cope with loss. The vital bonds that we form with those we love in...
The search : finding meaningful work in a post-career world
Feiler, Bruce
Paper Book
When Bruce Feiler completed his last book, which introduced readers to his idea of the 'nonlinear life,' he realized that the greatest source of change in the world is work. Unprecedented numbers of Americans are quitting their jobs, rethinking their routines, breaking away from stifling...
The grief recovery handbook for pet loss
Friedman, Russell
Paper Book
If you've found yourself almost inconsolable after your pet died, please know that you're normal. If you've found that your family and friends don't seem to understand the level of your grief, please know that, too, is normal. ...
The new menopause : navigating your path through hormonal change with purpose, power, and facts
Haver, Mary Claire (Medical doctor)
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER . Filling a gaping hole in menopause care, everything a woman needs to know to thrive during her hormonal transition and beyond, as well as the tools to help her take charge of her health at this pivotal life stage-by the bestselling author of The Galveston...
Your second act : inspiring stories of reinvention
Heaton, Patricia
Paper Book
An entertaining, inspirational book about second acts in life and reinventing yourself from beloved television actress Patricia Heaton--Emmy Award-winning star of Everybody Loves Raymond, The Middle, and most recently, Carol's Second Act. Patricia Heaton is...
Grief is love : living with loss
Lee, Marisa Renee
Paper Book
In Grief is Love, author Marisa Renee Lee reveals that healing does not mean moving on after losing a loved one-healing means learning to acknowledge and create space for your grief. It is about learning to love the one you lost with the same depth, passion, joy, and...
Blend : creating a loving family after divorce
Mashonda
Paper Book
In January 2010, founder of ArtLeadHer Mashonda Tifrere and music producer Swizz Beatz finalized their divorce. When Swizz married award-winning singer/songwriter Alicia Keys, a new dynamic was born-three adults who loved and were deeply committed to raising Mashonda and Swizz's four-year old son...
Wintering : the power of rest and retreat in difficult times
May, Katherine
Paper Book
THE RUNAWAY NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER  "Katherine May opens up exactly what I and so many need to hear but haven't known how to name." --Krista Tippett, On Being "Every bit as beautiful and healing as the season itself. . . . This is truly a...
Keep the memories, lose the stuff : declutter, downsize, and move forward with your life
Paxton, Matt
Paper Book
Your boxes of photos, family's china, and even the kids' height charts aren't just stuff; they're attached to a lifetime of memories - and letting them go can be scary. For over 20 years, Matt Paxton has helped people from all walks of life who want to live more simply declutter and downsize....
The art of happy moving : how to declutter, pack, and start over while maintaining your sanity and finding happiness
Wenzke, Ali
Paper Book
A comprehensive, upbeat guide to help you survive the moving process from start to finish, filled with fresh strategies and checklists for timing and supplies, choosing which items to toss and which to keep, determining the best place to live, saying farewell and looking forward to hello. ...

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