Book Resources

Explore our carefully curated list of books designed to inspire and empower men on their journey to personal growth and self-improvement. Our selection covers a range of topics, including relationships, mental health, leadership, and resilience. Each book offers valuable insights, practical advice, and motivating stories to help you navigate life's challenges and become the best version of yourself. Dive into these transformative reads and unlock the potential within you.

Aspects of Being a Man in Relationship to Himself and Others

  1. "Iron John: A Book About Men" by Robert Bly

  2. "The Way of the Superior Man" by David Deida

  3. "King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Rediscovering the Archetypes of the Mature Masculine" by Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette

  4. "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor E. Frankl

  5. "Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul" by John Eldredge

Books on Stress and Trauma and Their Effects on Emotions

  1. "The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma" by Bessel van der Kolk

  2. "Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma" by Peter A. Levine

  3. "Healing the Shame that Binds You" by John Bradshaw

  4. "Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness" by Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson

Inherited Trauma and Epigenetics

  1. "It Didn’t Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle" by Mark Wolynn

  2. "The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity" by Nadine Burke Harris

  3. "Epigenetics: How Environment Shapes Our Genes" by Richard C. Francis

Using the Body to Produce Emotional Change

  1. "The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma" by Bessel van der Kolk

  2. "Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma" by Peter A. Levine

  3. "The Joy of Movement: How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection, and Courage" by Kelly McGonigal

  4. "The Wisdom of Your Body: Finding Healing, Wholeness, and Connection through Embodied Living" by Hillary L. McBride

Relationships

  1. "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work" by John M. Gottman and Nan Silver

  2. "Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love" by Dr. Sue Johnson

  3. "Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus" by John Gray

  4. "The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts" by Gary Chapman

  5. "Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find - and Keep - Love" by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller

How Attachment Theory and Our Need for Connection Support Men

  1. "Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find - and Keep - Love" by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller

  2. "Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love" by Dr. Sue Johnson

  3. "Attached at the Heart: Eight Proven Parenting Principles for Raising Connected and Compassionate Children" by Barbara Nicholson and Lysa Parker

Mindfulness

  1. "The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation" by Thich Nhat Hanh

  2. "Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life" by Jon Kabat-Zinn

  3. "Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha" by Tara Brach

Somatic Mindfulness

  1. "The Wisdom of Your Body: Finding Healing, Wholeness, and Connection through Embodied Living" by Hillary L. McBride

  2. "The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma" by Bessel van der Kolk

  3. "In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness" by Peter A. Levine

Utilizing the Unconscious Mind

  1. "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind" by Joseph Murphy

  2. "Man and His Symbols" by Carl G. Jung

  3. "The Shadow Effect: Illuminating the Hidden Power of Your True Self" by Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, and Debbie Ford

The Process of Transformation

  1. "The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself" by Michael A. Singer

  2. "Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones" by James Clear

  3. "The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom" by Don Miguel Ruiz

Flow State

  1. "Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience" by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

  2. "The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance" by Steven Kotler

  3. "Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work" by Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal

Producing Results

  1. "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change" by Stephen R. Covey

  2. "Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity" by David Allen

  3. "Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World" by Cal Newport

The Traditional Books on Men’s Work

  1. "Iron John: A Book About Men" by Robert Bly

  2. "Fire in the Belly: On Being a Man" by Sam Keen

  3. "King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Rediscovering the Archetypes of the Mature Masculine" by Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette

Addiction

  1. "Recovery: Freedom from Our Addictions" by Russell Brand

  2. "In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction" by Gabor Maté

  3. "The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober" by Catherine Gray

Emotional Safety

  1. "Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love" by Dr. Sue Johnson

  2. "The Emotionally Safe Workplace: How to Avoid, Prevent, and Transform Workplace Drama" by Mark Goulston

  3. "Safe People: How to Find Relationships That Are Good for You and Avoid Those That Aren't" by Henry Cloud and John Townsend