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A suggested reading list for published novels, literature, and research that invite curiosity in unexpected ways. 

Send a note and check out a virtual copy of any of the books listed below: 

Mental Health & Self-Reflection

        When the Body Says No by Gabor Mate 

        The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture by Gabor Mate &
              Daniel Mate

        My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Mending of Our Bodies and Hearts by
              Resmaa Menakem

        What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma by Stephanie Foo

        No Bad Parts by Richard C. Schwartz

        The Courage to Be Disliked by Fumitake Koga and Ichiro Kishimi

        The Wisdom of Insecurity, The Way of Zen, & The Book by Alan Watts

        The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion 

Dr. Gabor Maté 

Known for his compassionate approach to addiction, trauma, and chronic illness, Dr. Maté offers insights on how emotional wellbeing influences physical health.  

Toni Bernhard, JD 

Author of How to Be Sick, Bernhard writes from personal experience navigating chronic illness with mindfulness and resilience.  

Advocacy and Education

        Crisis in Black and White by Charles E. Silberman

The Center for Mind-Body Medicine

Offers training and resources integrating mind-body techniques for healing trauma, stress, and chronic conditions.  

Chronic Illness Inclusion Project 

Provides educational materials emphasizing intersectionality, disability justice, and inclusive approaches to chronic health.