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Many times people ask me for something to read on a particular subject. Over the years, I have compiled this list, and I add to it whenever I come across something worthwhile. In general, a book makes my list when it provides sound information, and should be relatively easy to read for most folks.
Readers should note that books are written for the public at large, and therefore cannot substitute the benefits taken from working individually with a psychologist who gets to know her patients one at a time. But for general information, these books are among the best the field has to offer. I will update this list periodically, as I frequently discover new and worthwhile material. Books are in alphabetical order, according to author.
Attwood, Tony (1991). Asperger's syndrome: A guide for parents and professionals. London & Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Barkley, Russell A.*(2000). Taking charge of ADHD, Revised Edition: The complete, authoritative guide for parents. New York: Guilford Press.
Barkley, Russell A.* & Benton, Christine M. (1998). Your defiant child. New York: Guilford Press.
* Most titles by Dr. Barkley are worthwhile.
Brazelton, T. Berry. (1992). Touchpoints: The essential reference. New York: Addison Wesley Publishing.
Canfield, Jack, Hansen, Mark Victor, Aubrey, Patty, Donnelly, Chrissy, & Donnelly, Mark. (ongoing series) Chicken soup for the soul.
Carlson, Richard. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff and It's All Small Stuff : Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things from Taking Over Your Life (Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Series). New York: Hyperion.
Chesler, Phyllis. (2003). Woman's inhumanity to woman. New York: Plume.
Covey, Stephen R. (1989). The seven habits of highly effective people: Powerful lessons in personal change. New York: Fireside Books/Simon & Shuster.
Dyer, Wayne W. (1997). Your erroneous zones. Harper Torch, Reissue Edition.
Elias, Maurice J., Tobias, Steven E., & Friedlander, Brian S. (1999). Emotionally intelligent parenting: How to raise a self-disciplined, responsible, socially skilled child. New York: Three Rivers Press.
Evans, Particia. (1992). The verbally abusive relationship: How to recognize it and how to respond. Holbrook, MA: Adams Media Corporation.
Faber, A., & Mazlish, E. (1987). Siblings Without Rivalry: How to help your children live together so you can live too. New York: Avon.
Ferber, Richard. (1985). Solve your child's sleep problems. New York: Simon & Schuster.
Ford, Judy, & Ford, Amanda (1999). Between mother & daughter: a teenager and her mom share the secrets of a strong relationship. Berkeley, CA: Conari Press.
Goleman, Daniel. (1997). Emotional intelligence.
Gordon, Steven B. & Asher, Michael J. (1994). Meeting the ADD challenge: A practical guide for teachers. Champaign, IL: Research Press.
Gray, J. (1999). Children are from heaven. New York: Harper Collins.
Greene, Lawrence J. (2002). Roadblocks to learning: Understanding the obstacles that can sabotage your child's academic success. New York: Warner Books.
Greene, Ross. (1998). The explosive child. New York: Harper Collins.
Hallowell, Edward M., & Ratey, John J. . (1994). Driven to distraction. New York: Pantheon Books.
Hersch, Patricia. (1998). A tribe apart: A journey into the heart of american adolescence. New York: Ballantine Books.
Holliday Wiley, Linda, & Attwood, Tony. (1999). Pretending to be normal. Great Britain: Athenaeum Press.
James Bellis, Teri. (2002). When the brain can't hear: Unraveling the mystery of auditory processing disorder. New York: Pocket Books.
Kindlon, Dan, Thompson, Michael. (1999). Raising Cain: Protecting the emotional life of boys. New York: Ballantine Books.
Kranowitz, Carol Stock. (1998). The out-of-sync child. New York: Penguin Putnam.
Kurcinka, Mary Sheedy. (1998). Raising your spirited child. Harper Perennial Publishers.
Kushner, Harold S. (1981). When bad things happen to good people. New York: Avon Books.
Leman, K. (1985, 1999). The new birth order book: Why you are the way you are. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House.
Levenkron, Steven. (1998). Cutting: Understanding and overcoming self mutilation. New York: W.W. Norton & Company.
Levine, Mel. (2003). The myth of laziness. New York: Simon & Schuster.
March, John S., & Mulle, Karen (1998). OCD in children and adolescents. New York: Guilford Press.
Mason, Paul T., Kreger, Randi. (1998). Stop walking on eggshells: Taking your life back when someone has borderline personality disorder. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publishers.
Nadeau, Kathleen G., Littman, Ellen B., Quinn, Patricia O. (2000). Understanding girls with AD/HD. New York: Advantage Books.
Nelsen, Jane, Lott, Lynn, & Glenn, H. Stephen. (1993). Positive discipline A to Z: 1001 solutions to everyday parenting problems. Rocklin, CA: Prima Publishing.
Papolos, Demitri, & Papolos, Janice (1999). The bipolar child: The definitive and reassuring guide to childhood's most misunderstood disorder. New York: Broadway Books.
Phelan, Thomas W. (1995). 1-2-3 Magic: Effective discipline for children 2-12. Glen Ellyn, IL: Child Management Inc.
Pipher, Mary (1994). Reviving Ophelia: Saving the selves of adolescent girls. New York: Ballantine.
Romanowski Bashe, Patricia & Kirby, Barbara L. (2001). The OASIS guide to Asperger Syndrome. New York: Crown.
Samalin, N. (1996). Loving each one best: A caring and practical approach to raising siblings. New York: Bantam.
Schwartz, Jeffrey M. (1996). Brain lock: Free yourself from obsessive-compulsive behavior. New York: Harper Collins.
Seligman, M.E.P. The optimistic child. (1995.) New York: Harper Collins.
Simmons, Rachel. (2002). Odd girl out: The hidden culture of aggression in girls. New York: Harcourt.
Solden, Sari. (1995). Women with Attention Deficit Disorder: Embracing disorganization at home and in the workplace. New York: Underwood Books.
Spence, Gerry. (1995). How to argue and win every time. New York: St. Martin's Press.
Tanguay, Pamela B. (2001). Nonverbal learning disabilities at home: A parent's guide. Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Tannen, Deborah. (2001). You just don't understand: Men and women in conversation. New York: Perrenial Currents.
Tannen, Deborah. (2001). I only say this because I love you: Talking to your parents, partner, sibs and kids when you're all adults. New York: Ballantine Books.
Turecki, Stanley (1989). The difficult child. New York: Bantam Books.
Wiseman, Rosalind. (2002). Queen bees and wannabes: Helping your daughter survive cliques, gossip, boyfriends, & other realities of adolescence. New York: Crown
Wolf, Anthony E. (1991). Get out of my life, but first could you take me and Cheryl to the mall? A parent's guide to the new teenager. New York: Farrar, Strauss, & Giroux.
Young, Jeffrey E., & Klosko, Janet S. (1994) Reinventing your life: The breakthrough program to end negative behavior...and feel great again. New York: Plume Books.
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