18 books like Seize the Day

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Sophie's Choice William Styron · 1979 · ★ 4.2 · 624p · ≈ 20h · Moderate The gripping, unforgettable story of Stingo, a 22-year-old writer; Sophie, a Polish-Catholic beauty who survived the Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz; and Nathan, her mercurial lover. The three friends share magical, heart-warming times until doom overtakes them as Sophie's and Nathan's darkest secrets are revealed. Shares: Roman américain, New york, Psychology

Death of a Salesman Arthur Miller · 1940 · ★ 3.6 · 139p · ≈ 4h · Challenging The blood of Willy Lohman flows in all of us. The story of the salesman who wanted more for his sons than he knew how to get, who harmed them through his well-meaning dreams but atoned with his life, is at least in part the story of all of us. That is why it is one of the most overwhelming successes of the modern American theatre. --back cover Also contained in: Arthur Miller's Collected… Shares: Sales personnel, Fathers and sons

Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy Gerald Corey · 1977 · ★ 4.0 · 554p · ≈ 18h · Moderate Incorporating the thinking, feeling, and behaving dimensions of human experience, the tenth edition of Corey's best-selling book helps students compare and contrast the therapeutic models expressed in counseling theories. Corey introduces students to the major theories (psychoanalytic, Adlerian, existential, person-centered, Gestalt, reality, behavior, cognitive-behavior, family systems,… Shares: Open_syllabus_project, Psychology

Breakfast at Tiffany's Truman Capote · 1956 · ★ 4.0 · 159p · ≈ 5h · Moderate Published with three short stories this novella cemented Capote’s position at the forefront of American literature. It is the story of a friendship between New York neighbours, good time girl Holly Golightly and the unnamed male narrator. Shares: Roman américain, Social life and customs

I am Mary Dunne Brian Moore · 1966 · ★ 3.7 · 231p · ≈ 7h · Moderate From the award-winning author of 'The Colour of Blood', this is the story of Mary Dunne. Mary has had several past lives and more than one husband - her true nature is revealed in this brilliant exploration of female desire and sexuality. Shares: New york, Psychology

The Brooklyn Follies Paul Auster · 2005 · ★ 3.9 · 320p · ≈ 10h · Moderate Nathan Glass has come to Brooklyn to die. Divorced, estranged from his only daughter, the retired life insurance salesman seeks only solitude and anonymity. Then Nathan finds his long-lost nephew, Tom Wood, working in a local bookstore - a far cry from the brilliant academic career he'd begun when Nathan saw him last. Tom's boss is the charismatic Harry Brightman, whom fate has also brought to… Shares: Middle-aged men, New york

Lob Lie-by-the fire; or, The luck of Lingborough Juliana Horatia Gatty Ewing · 1885 · 72p · ≈ 2h · Challenging Shares: Fortune, Social life and customs

Clayhanger Arnold Bennett · 1910 · 415p · ≈ 13h · Challenging This coming-of-age story set in the Midlands of Victorian England follows Edwin Clayhanger as he leaves school, takes over the family business and falls in love. Bennett wrote it in 1910 at the Royal Albion Hotel, Brighton, and in Lausanne. Edwin Clayhanger's father, Darius, has risen from an extremely poor background, which Bennett repeatedly returns to, to become a prominent printer in Bursley.… Shares: Fathers and sons, Social life and customs

Advances in Psychology Research Alexandra M. Columbus · 2008 · 199p · ≈ 6h · Moderate "Advances in Psychology Research" presents original research results on the leading edge of psychology research. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial psychology advances across a broad spectrum. Shares: Psychology

Voices Staroba · 2015 Young Memer takes on a pivotal role in freeing her war-torn homeland from its oppressive captors. Shares: Psychology

The principles of psychology William James · 1890 · ★ 3.9 · 897p · ≈ 29h · Demanding The Principles of Psychology is a monumental text in the history of psychology, written by William James and published in 1890. There were four methods in James' psychology: analysis (i.e. the logical criticism of precursor and contemporary views of the mind), introspection (i.e. the psychologist's study of his own states of mind), experiment (e.g. in hypnosis or neurology), and comparison (the… Shares: Psychology

Psychology Saundra K. Ciccarelli · 2006 · ★ 3.2 · 792p · ≈ 26h · Moderate Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior.https://www.apa.org/support/about-apa Frequently asked questions about APA] Retrieved on November 28th, 2023. Its subject matter includes the behavior of humans and nonhumans, both conscious and unconscious phenomena, and mental processes such as thoughts, feelings, and motives. Psychology is an academic discipline of broad scope,… Shares: Psychology

Somehow Anne Lamott · 2024 · ★ 3.9 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROne of Publishers Weekly’s Best Religion Books of 2024“Anne Lamott is my Oprah.” —Chicago TribuneFrom the bestselling author of Dusk, Night, Dawn and Help, Thanks, Wow, a joyful celebration of love“Love is our only hope,” Anne Lamott writes in this perceptive new book. “It is not always the easiest choice, but it is always the right one, the noble path, the way home to… Shares: Psychology

Hold Nothing Elena Brower · 2025 · 296p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Endorsed by Elizabeth Gilbert, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Yung PuebloA distinctive, artful, contemplative guide for self-discovery and self-inquiry, with wisdom, encouragement, and thought exercises by the best-selling author of Practice You. Includes 45 practices and full-color pieces of artwork by the author.What if the most important work of your life isn’t something you chase—but something you… Shares: Psychology

Invoke the Goddess Kala Trobe · 2019 · 216p · ≈ 7h · Moderate Experience Love, Healing, and Personal Empowerment by Working with Hindu, Greek, and Egyptian Goddesses This magical book is specially designed to help you access and interact with deities who can provide blessings, insight, and enhancements to your quality of life. Looking for love? Aphrodite will assist you. Need a magickal boost? Isis will show you the way. Lacking inspiration? Saraswati will… Shares: Psychology

Signs Laura Lynne Jackson · 2019 · ★ 4.2 · 304p · ≈ 10h · Moderate NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A renowned psychic medium teaches us how to recognize and interpret the life-changing messages from loved ones and spirit guides on the Other Side.“A collection of incredible stories . . . that speak to the universe’s endless capacity for magical moments.”—goop Laura Lynne Jackson is a psychic medium and the author of the New York Times bestseller The Light Between… Shares: Psychology

Sacred Energies of the Sun and Moon Erika Buenaflor · 2020 · 200p · ≈ 6h · Moderate A practical guide to ancient Mesoamerican solar and lunar rites for healing and transformation • Details shamanic rituals and practices for each period of the day, including dawn, sunrise, noon, sunset, and midnight, to best harness the energies of the sun, night sun, and moon for specific purposes, such as divination, journeying with animal spirit guides, or spiritual wisdom • Incorporates… Shares: Psychology

Wanting Luke Burgis · 2021 · ★ 4.2 · 288p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Financial Times Business Book of the Month Next Big Idea Club Nominee One of Bloomberg's "52 New Books That Top Business Leaders Are Recommending" Aleo Review of Books 2022 Book of the Year A groundbreaking exploration of why we want what we want, and a toolkit for freeing ourselves from chasing unfulfilling desires.Gravity affects every aspect of our physical being, but there’s a… Shares: Psychology

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