Here’s a list of books I’ve found to be particularly interesting, inspiring, and helpful.

“Upside: The New Science of Post-Traumatic Growth” by Jim Rendon (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25869857-upside)

“How to Write a Lot: A Guide to Productive Academic Writing” by Paul J. Silvia (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/649144.How_to_Write_a_Lot)

“The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us From Violence” by Gavin de Becker (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1223774.The_Gift_of_Fear)

“The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes–and Why” by Amanda Ripley (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2706211-the-unthinkable)

“Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life” by Anne Lamott  (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12543.Bird_by_Bird)

“On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Nonfiction Writing” by William Zinsser  (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53343.On_Writing_Well)

“The Middle of Everywhere: Helping Refugees Enter the American Community” by Mary Pipher  (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39298.The_Middle_of_Everywhere)”

“Refuse to Choose: Use All of Your Interests, Passions, and Hobbies to Create the Life and Career of Your Dreams” by Barbara Sher  (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/287818.Refuse_to_Choose_)