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A Mind Spread Out on the Ground by Alicia Elliott
'A Mind Spread Out on the Ground' is a stunning meditation on trauma, decolonization, and love. Elliott's novel compares colonialism to depression. Tuscarora author Alicia Elliott starts her debut book, A Mind Spread Out on the Ground, by comparing depression to colonialism.
After Long Silence by Helen Fremont
"After Long Silence," a work of nonfiction, follows the story of two sisters who unravel the mystery of their parents' pasts in Europe during World War II.
Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown
The book provides a comprehensive map of human emotions, enhancing self-awareness and empathy. It offers practical tools to navigate complex feelings and build stronger connections with others. The author's research-based approach makes the content accessible and applicable to real-life situations.
Good Morning Monster by Gildiner
Good Morning, Monster (2020) is a captivating exploration of trauma, therapy, and the resilience of the human spirit. Here's why this book is worth reading: It presents vivid and compelling case studies that shed light on the haunting experiences of five individuals and the therapeutic process that helps them heal.
Hidden Valley Road by Robert KolkerInside the Mind of an American Family is a 2020 non-fiction book by Robert Kolker. The book is an account of the Galvin family of Colorado Springs, Colorado, a midcentury American family with twelve children (10 boys and 2 girls), six of whom were diagnosed with schizophrenia (notably all boys). 
The Last Thing You Surrender by Leonard Pitts
An affluent white marine survives Pearl Harbor at the cost of a black messman's life only to be sent, wracked with guilt, to the Pacific and taken prisoner by the Japanese . . . a young black woman, widowed by the same events at Pearl, finds unexpected opportunity and a dangerous friendship in a segregated Alabama.
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
The Nickel Boys traces the story of young Elwood through his childhood into his teens, growing up in Tallahassee. Although abandoned by his parents, he is loved by his grandmother, and, inspired by the speeches of Martin Luther King, is determined to improve his own life circumstances.
This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel
This is a story of love, family and acceptance. It is also the story of young Claude who has gender dysphoria. Claude is the youngest of Rosie & Penn's five children and the result of their final attempt at having a daughter after 4 boys. Claude was a special child and a perfect addition to the family.
What Made Maddie Run by Kate Fagan
This book delves into the tragic story of Madison Holleran, a talented young athlete who took her own life. Through interviews and research, Kate Fagan explores the pressures and expectations placed on young athletes, as well as the impact of mental health issues in today's society.
While You Were Out by Meg KissingerFrom award-winning journalist Meg Kissinger, a searing memoir of a family besieged by mental illness, as well as an incisive exploration of the systems that failed them and a testament to the love that sustained them. 
White Fragility by Robin di Angelo
This book explores the reactions that white people have when their personal assumptions about race are challenged. DiAngelo observes that when their reactions are challenged, they maintain racial inequality.