This classic (published over 25 years ago and a bestseller for over 20 of them) argues that depression looks different among men in our culture. While it is a book about mental health, Real’s engaging style makes the concept available for anyone interested in disrupting generational cycles of depression, particularly handed down from father to son.

Despite Gottman having a cult following, this bestselling book had sat unread atop my reading list since grad school. I shouldn't have been surprised to find so many of the ubiquitous couples treatment ideas introduced in this practical marriage guide.

Instead of offering a laundry list of time management hacks, Burkeman provides a gut check and reminds you of life's brevity. He challenges a culture driven by a fantasy of always more and starts with the reminder that we can never have it all. Instead of telling you how to get more done, he forces the more important question: what do I really want to do: with the next hour, with each day, and ultimately with my life?

I really enjoyed this book. The content is clear and concise. (Plus - the chapters are short, which makes it easy to read in the brief chunks of time parenting gives you.) Dr. Becky gets so specific with strategies that you can open to the chapter on the problem you are having and get the guidance you need.

This book is about more than parent-blaming. Drawing on her extensive clinical career working with adults bravely exploring their various broken relationships, Dr. Gibson provides a clear, accessible framework for fostering healthy adult relationships - with parents, with an intimate partner, with acquaintances, and even with yourself.