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In 2024 Gallup found 21% of the global workforce engaged and 50% job-hunting. These 6 books got me through the year I couldn't yet leave.

In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General called loneliness a public health epidemic — about 1 in 5 adults shows an anxious attachment pattern. These 5 books helped.

In 2020, Cornell sociologist Karl Pillemer found 27% of Americans are estranged from a family member. These 6 blunt books actually helped me draw lines.

In 2026, U.S. under-25s' life evaluations have fallen 0.86 points on the 0–10 scale (World Happiness Report). These 6 books actually helped when I felt behind.

In 2026, up to 20% of adults with chronic relational trauma default to a fawn response. These 6 books — sorted by depth — actually help if you over-care.

In 2026, fMRI research confirms heartbreak activates the same brain regions as physical pain. These 7 books — sorted by where you are in the process — actually help.

In 2026, the research is clear: most adults show resilience after major setbacks, but not all. These 6 books — sorted by depth — actually help when nothing is working.

Americans filed 5.2M new business applications in 2024. Half fail within 5 years. These 10 books — ranked by clinical evidence — give entrepreneurs an edge.

In 2026, 64% of U.S. adults report at least one ACE. These 8 books on letting go — sorted by clinical evidence — actually help you move forward. Honest caveats inside.

In 2026, rumination predicts depression more reliably than almost any other thought pattern. Here are 6 techniques — from books tested on 7,000+ real trial participants — that actually work.

In 2026, median age at first marriage hit a record 30.2 for men and 28.6 for women. These 5 books — one per 30s reckoning (time, money, love, health, meaning) — are what actually helps.

In 2026, about 75% of adults 25–33 say they've had a quarter-life crisis. These 8 books — sorted by clinical evidence — are what actually helps when your 20s feel lost.

Harvard's 85-year study calls relationships the #1 happiness predictor. 9 self-help books ranked by clinical evidence to heal and improve yours.

In 2026, growth mindset had a replication crisis and Napoleon Hill was a documented conman. Here are 10 mindset books that survive the receipts — with honest caveats.

In 2026, 6.6% of U.S. adults have GAD. These 10 self-help books — ranked by clinical evidence — actually help with anxiety and overthinking. Honest caveats inside.