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Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among Us – Robert Hare

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The world’s leading expert on psychopathy explains what psychopaths are, how to recognize their manipulative behavior, and how to protect ourselves from the harm they can cause.

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The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk

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One of the best-selling books on the effects of trauma and how we can heal from it.

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Dark Psychology – The Hidden Motives of Social Life

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“In every walk of life, we assume the expression and appearance of the person we want others to believe we are. Hence, we may say that this world is a world of masks.” François de La Rochefoucauld, The Moral Maxims and Reflections Most people claim that their motives are good and pure, yet their actions […]

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The Way of the Superior Man – David Deida

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David Deida’s international bestseller is packed with practical insights to help men live with purpose, strengthen their relationships with women, and unlock their potential.

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Religions, Values, and Peak-Experiences – Abraham Maslow

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In this short book Abraham Maslow explores the heights of human experience.

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The Art of Loving – Erich Fromm

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In The Art of Loving, Erich Fromm explores the nature of love, why it so often fails, and how we can cultivate the capacity for mature love.

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Existential Psychotherapy – Irvin Yalom

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Irvin Yalom’s Existential Psychotherapy explores the problems of death, isolation, and meaninglessness, showing how facing life’s ultimate concerns can help us live more authentically and fully.

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Atomic Habits – James Clear

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One of the best books on how to cultivate good habits and get rid of bad ones.

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