Reading is a great pastime, especially if you have a mental illness. Reading is engaging enough (with the right book) to help distract the reader from side effects of medications or symptoms of the disorder. Also, reading can provide helpful information (depending on the book) for coping skills. Many people find reading soothing, as well. Reading is one of my favorite hobbies, hence the selection of books below. Enjoy!
Mental Illness/Abuse:
The Impossible Knife of Memory – Laurie Halse Anderson
Mystery/Thrillers:
The Dark Missions of Edgar Brim – Shane Peacock
Spiritual/Religious:
Just Open the Door – Jen Schmidt
Sacred Rest – Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD
As Kingfishers Catch Fire – Eugene H. Peterson
Beauty Begins – Chris Shook & Megan Shook Alpha
Culture of the Few – Brad McKoy
Messy Grace – Caleb Kaltenbach
Memoirs:
How to Weep in Public – Jacqueline Novak
Young Adult:
Historical Fiction:
The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir – Jennifer Ryan
The Tea Planter’s Wife – Dinah Jefferies
The Witch of Lime Street – David Jaher
Health/Self Help:
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying – Marie Kondo
The Trim Healthy Mama Plan – Pearl Barrett & Serene Allison
Romance:
Miscellaneous:
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