Kaitlin Connors

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The Golden Condom: And Other Essays on Love Lost and Found

At times lengthy and repetitive, with footnotes that at points seem avoidable, this text can get a bit bogged down and becomes less accessible. However, the narratives and their protagonists offer the reader a mirror, friend, and confidant for personal experiences. Anyone interested in psychotherapy or simple matters of love will enjoy this title.
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How To Weep in Public: Feeble Offerings on Depression From One Who Knows

Fans of Jenny Lawson's Furiously Happy and Judd Apatow's Sick in the Head will enjoy this title.
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So Sad Today: Personal Essays

Eloquent in its grittiness, this title will do well in modern literature collections, fitting in with the likes of Jenny Lawson's Furiously Happy and Frank Warren's PostSecret.
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Wired To Create: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Creative Mind

This book would be useful to any number of professionals, hobbyists, and more, inspiring each to not just invoke creativity but to live creatively. Fascinating and clearly written, this book fits perfectly into any collection of self-improvement, self-awareness, and modern brain science titles.
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Wildflower

This is not a collection for those looking to remain negative and dour. At times, Barrymore's recollections seem unbelievable—is it really possible that she has memories of being 11 months old? Still, they are heartwarming. Fans of the actress, her production company, makeup line, or girl-next-door demeanor, or anyone looking for a companion in book form, will enjoy. [See Prepub Alert, 4/27/15.]
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The Good Story: Exchanges on Truth, Fiction and Psychotherapy

For anyone interested in psychology, memoirs, or considering penning a memoir, this may be essential reading to build a basis for understanding self-examination. [See Prepub Alert, 3/23/15.]
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Does This Beach Make Me Look Fat?

A strong choice for fans of the Scottoline and the series (Have a Nice Guilt Trip; Meet Me at the Emotional Baggage Claim). [See Prepub Alert, 1/12/15.]
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In the Mind Fields: Exploring the New Science of Neuropsychoanalysis

The journey presented in this sharp narrative makes somewhat lofty topics accessible as seems to be a trend in modern science writing. Ultimately, the author's knowledge gives those interested in brain studies and the process of thought an exciting case study of sorts. Schwartz engages the reader with humorous stories of the leading professionals she encounters, providing a thorough, thoughtful account.
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The World's Largest Man

Smart, funny, and wildly engaging, this personal narrative of a man's bumpy relationship with his upbringing and specifically his father is beyond relatable. It reads like fiction that is too crazy to be anything but truth. Fans of memoir, personal essays, and humor writing will devour this in one sitting.
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