Books Worth The Read

 

Below is a list of books I have found to be helpful along the journey that I hope might be helpful for you too.

 

Self Discovery

  • Please Understand Me- books I and II by David Kiersey and Marilyn Bates

  • The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman

  • The Five Apology Languages by Gary Chapman

  • Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships by Marshall B. Rosenberg PhD.

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

The page of a book being held by Coach Reita

Have a book you want to recommend?

Email me at hello@reitajohnston.com with “Book Recommendation” in the subject line.

 
 

Healing, Trauma, and Mental Health

  • The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity by Nadine Burke Harris M.D.


  • Soothe Your Nerves: The Black Woman’s Guide to Understanding and Overcoming Anxiety, Panic, and Fear by Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett


  • Trauma-Proofing Your Kids: A Parents' Guide for Instilling Confidence, Joy, and Resilience by Peter A. Levine Ph.D.


  • It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle by Mark Wolynn


  • Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky


  • Psychological Health of Women of Color: Intersections, Challenges, and Opportunities by Lillian Comas-Diaz


  • Healing Through the Dark Emotions: The Wisdom of Grief, Fear, and Despair by Miriam Greenspan


  • Black Pain: It Just Looks Like We’re Not Hurting by Terrie Williams


  • The Color of Hope: People of Color Mental Health Narratives by Iresha Picot


  • Digital Detox: The Ultimate Guide To Beating Technology Addiction, Cultivating Mindfulness, and Enjoying More Creativity, Inspiration, And Balance In Your Life! by Damon Zahariades

 
 

Social/ Political

  • Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity: The Keys to Successful Equity Implementation by Floyd Cobb and John J. Krownapple


  • Courageous Conversations About Race: A Field Guide for Achieving Equity in Schools by Glenn E. Singleton


  • So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo


  • Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?: And Other Conversations About Race by Beverly Daniel Tatum


  • Black On Both Sides A Racial History of Trans Identity by C. Riley Snorton


  • Beyond Inclusion, Beyond Empowerment A Developmental Strategy to Liberate Everyone by Leticia Nieto


  • White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Dr. Robin DiAngelo