Bookshelf

Recommended reading

Nihal Arthanayake, Let’s Talk – one of the inspirations for the Let’s Talk Better campaign.

Johann Hari, Stolen Focus – Nihal interviewed Johann before publishing Let’s Talk.

Radhika Sanghani, Thirty Things I Love About Myself – if you are going to talk, loving yourself first helps. A fun read, with wisdom.

Thomas Curran, The Perfection Trap – this book describes a lot of what has produced dysfunctional conversations and suggests solutions. ‘If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the soul-crushing need to compete for more or to be the best, The Perfection Trap is for you. Learn to prioritise what’s important, meet the world where it is and strive for purpose instead of more by embracing the power of ‘good enough’ in your life.’

Susan Jeffers, Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway – advice for a better life. Recommended by Susie K. Brooks.

Max Dickins, Billy No-Mates – male friendship and why men could do better.

Perry Power, Breaking The Silence: Stories From Survivors Of Sexual Abuse – one of the many taboo topics that needs to be spoken of more.

Good reads and helpful advice

Relationships – Monica Ali, Love Marriage – a novel that shows how talking and not talking can have so many impacts.

Therapy – Owen O’Kane, How To Be Your Own Therapist – (if you can’t get one of your own).

Relationships – Rosie Wilby – The Breakup Monologues: The Unexpected Joy of Heartbreak – Rosie says, ‘Heartbreak is universal’, so learning to prepare for and to accept it is helpful. And, like fellow comedian Max Dickens, Rosie writes with humour.