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Relationships, parenting and family

Books on marriage, dating, parenting, caregiving, family business and the relationships that shape a life. Authors include counselors, parents, coaches and people writing from hard-won experience.

Some offer methods and exercises. Others are personal stories about a family through a difficult time. The description will tell you which.

This shelf holds 98 books. Publication years run from 2015 to 2026. 13 of them have an audiobook edition. The most-rated on Amazon are Giftology, Win Your Breakup, The 2-Hour Cocktail Party. The list below is sorted by how many ratings each book has on Amazon, so the most-read titles come first.

Books on this shelf

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Giftology

John Ruhlin (RIP) · 2016

Radical generosity is the against-the-grain secret weapon of real influencers, and it will allow you to boost referrals, retention rates, and ROI like few other strategies. But be warned, gifts with strings attached backfire. There is a right, and wrong, way…

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Win Your Breakup

Natasha Adamo · 2022

You picked up this book because your breakup has been reduced to something that you feel you must “win” to emotionally survive and move on. This reduction can only take place if you were involved with a toxic person. Toxic people are selfish, empathetically…

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The 2-Hour Cocktail Party

Nick Gray · 2022

You know that well-connected friend who only exists in the movies? The one who throws the best parties and can set up any introduction you need? Everyone wants to know someone magical like this who brings people together. The secret is: you can be that…

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You Are Not Broken

Stop "Should-ing" All Over Your Sex Life

Kelly Casperson · 2022

Is your sex life amazing??? Probably not, if you’re like most women. In fact, “amazing” isn’t even close to how you’ve ever experienced sex, but it isn’t your fault. You can thank Hollywood’s portrayals and society’s silence for your crappy sex life. Rarely…

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A Single Revolution

Shani Silver · 2021 · Audiobook

Shani Silver is not an advocate for singlehood. She’s an advocate for single women feeling good while single, and there’s a difference.A Single Revolution is one book for single women that won’t approach you like you’re unfinished. It’s for those who are…

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Connect

How You Plug into the Power of Yourself, Others, and the World

Josh Turner · 2015 · Audiobook

How many times have you heard someone say, "it’s not what you know, it’s who you know"? We all know the importance of relationships in creating and growing a business, and yet most of us don’t know exactly what to do about it. We go to networking events…

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Retiring?

Ted Kaufman

Planning for retirement isn’t just about money. Retirement has changed dramatically since our parents’ generation. People are living far longer, with far better health than ever before, both mentally and physically. Instead of slowing down, people are…

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The Sovereign Child

Aaron Stupple · 2025

Could it really be okay to let kids eat whatever they want? Sleep whenever they want? Watch whatever they want? If kids are completely free to make their own choices, they’ll develop damaging habits that will haunt them into adulthood. Surely parents have a…

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9 Months Is Not Enough

Alexandria DeVito · 2023 · Audiobook

The Essential Pre-Pregnancy GuideNavigating the fertility gap facing couples today can be challenging, but hope and solutions await. 9 Months Is Not Enough unveils a new perspective on preparing for pregnancy, emphasizing pre-pregnancy wellness as the…

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A Gay Man's Guide to Life

Get Real, Stand Tall, and Take Your Place

Britt East · 2020

Many gay men find ourselves trapped in a series of no-win situations. If we don’t live honestly and openly, we won’t have the skills, wisdom, or relationships necessary to manifest our dreams. But when we do come out, we must confront the full force of…

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Smart, Not Spoiled

Chad Willardson · 2021

Two-thirds of American parents today think their children are spoiled. From toys and laptops to smartphones and cars, our kids have grown increasingly entitled in what they believe we should do for them. Kids may not appreciate the value of a dollar, but…

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Trust Surrender Receive

Anne Other · 2017

Despite modern pharmaceutical medications and many different psychological therapies, military veterans and survivors of mental and physical trauma from civil society continue to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Trust Surrender Receive: How…

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#HealthyAdult

Lori Jean Glass · 2019

Do you find yourself in the same, unfulfilling, destructive relationships time and again? Or do you know your relationship has potential, but you can't seem to unlock it? If, like so many others, you find yourself stuck on a "crazy train" of secretive…

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Before Forever

Ellisa Allen · 2026

Sometimes the greatest love story is the one you never expected: yours. Grief clung to Ellisa Allen like a second skin, pulling her into destructive relationships and whispering she would never be "enough." In less than two years, longing and loss collided…

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Public Opinion

Nathan Pettijohn · 2022

Herb is a fixer, a social media manipulator, an anonymous barracuda in a sea of wealthy marks. Blackmail, character assassination, fraud, it’s all in a day’s work. When a quick scam introduces Herb to a cold-blooded director on a quest to film the Marquis de…

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Assemble the Tribe

Leah Dean · 2023 · Audiobook

Who am I and what do I have to give? How do I find my people, my tribe? What are the keys to creating amazing female connections? Connecting with women can be complicated. Finding a female tribe that supports and appreciates each other for a lifetime? Well…

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One Last Question Before You Go

Kyle Thiermann · 2025 · Audiobook

How well do you know your parents? Really. Kyle Thiermann’s dad once bought a hot-air balloon off a hitchhiker. His mom and stepdad are trying to spread a conspiracy theory. Now, with his first book, Kyle wanders the American West, through rich redwood…

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The Soulful Home Design Guide

Natalia Kaylin · 2022

Your home is an extension of you. Through art, furniture, and other tokens of your time, your space tells your story. Your home reveals whether you are happy or sad, loved or lonely, content or anxious. Without an intentional touch, your home will tell a…

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Hookup without Heartbreak

How to Feel Empowered after Casual Sex

Lia Paulina Holmgren · 2021

Most women want sex. Not just love. Sex. But the same desire that our culture celebrates in men can leave women feeling anxious, insecure, emotionally attached, or even ashamed. Enough. In Hookup Without Heartbreak, world-renowned intimacy and relationship…

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Love Magnet

Morgan Anderson · 2023

Why are other people lucky in love, while you’re stuck with short-term strikeouts? Do your relationships fall into painfully predictable patterns, always ending in heartache? Have you secretly suspected that you’re doomed to lead a lonely life? There is…

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Fertile Ground

Spenser Brassard · 2024

Why can’t I get pregnant? On the quest to become a mother, you’re willing to do anything and everything. You spend endless hours at doctors’ offices and online searching for answers, no sacrifice is too great. But there’s a reason this doesn’t work: it’s…

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First Generation Father

How to Build a Healthy and Happy Home When You Come From a Broken One

Anthony Blankenship · 2020

A powerful, transformative work. A must read for anyone aiming to free themselves, or their family, from a negative cycle of painful dysfunction. Awards for this book include gold awards from Independent Press Awards, Reader Views Literary Awards, & the…

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The Prenup Prescription

Aaron Thomas · 2023

Do you know what you’re committing to, legally speaking, when you exchange wedding vows? Saying “I do” means you’ve essentially agreed to a prenup by default. Most people haven’t read their state’s marital contract, but here’s the gist: it was written in the…

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The Secrets of Dating Your Business

Miriam Steketee · 2021

Creating an empire and achieving personal success in your business comes down to one thing: relationships. Strong relationships are the building blocks to catapult you toward your goals, but are you focusing on the right ones in the right way? A healthy…

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Back in the Game

Kelly Green · 2016

When your marriage fails, you have a choice. You can curl up on the couch with a tub of ice cream and wallow in self-pity…or you can pick yourself up and search for a better life with a better man. Kelly Green was faced with this choice. She was the…

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Daddy Saturday

Justin Batt · 2019

Fatherhood is no longer a playground, it’s a battleground. The demands placed on fathers have never been greater, yet neither has the importance of a father’s role in the life of his child. This creates a dilemma: how can fathers balance career and family…

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How to Raise Great Kids in a Generation of Assholes

Liz Parkinson · 2017

Let's face it. The world today has a problem: many of our wonderful, adorable, brilliant children are growing up to be assholes. Between struggling with political correctness and dealing with Snapchat, even well-intentioned parents are inadvertently raising…

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Vital Connections

Lou Bergholz · 2018

Young people the world over face challenges that prevent them from reaching their fullest potential. Lou Bergholz has spent decades working for children and adolescents from Boston to Zimbabwe, and he found that the caring adult relationship holds the key to…

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Fired Up

Alreen Haeggquist · 2023

One out of every two women in the United States experience sexual assault. Underreporting, victim blaming, and societal shaming mean the actual rate is even higher. But you are not a statistic. You are a survivor. This book is for you. Sex abuse survivor…

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LOYAL

A Leader's Guide to Winning Customer and Employee Loyalty

Aaron Painter · 2017

Loyal employees attract loyal customers. Companies must adapt to evolving expectations and engage their employees in the same way that they engage their customers. Successful business leaders create a culture of listening across their organizations to inspire…

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Autoheterosexual

Phil Illy · 2023

THE MOST COMMON KIND OF TRANSThere are two known types of transgenderism. One is associated with homosexuality and the other with autoheterosexuality: a sexual attraction to being the other sex. Some trans people see these transgender categories as…

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Secret Pandemic

Simone Heng · 2022

The world was in a loneliness crisis long before Covid-19.As human beings, our brains are wired for connection. The feelings of disconnectedness people are facing today, isolation within our families, digital addiction, emotional trauma, hold worrying…

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Semitruck Wreck

A Guide for Victims and Their Families

David Craig · 2020

If you’re the victim of an accident involving a semitruck, the fallout will be unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Whether you’re mourning the loss of a loved one or dealing with catastrophic injuries as a survivor, the way forward is not always clear.…

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Unspoken Signals

Essential Parenting Skills to Raise Emotionally Secure Children

Yarona Boster · 2026

This book invites parents to move beyond quick fixes and discover the deeper currents shaping family life. Drawing on nearly 2 decades of early childhood and human development, psychology, and lived experience, Yarona Boster blends heartfelt stories with…

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Diapers, Date Nights and Deadlines

A French Working Mom’s Guide to Success and Survival

Julie-Anne Lutfi · 2018

It may seem that being a homemaker and climbing the corporate ladder are two mutually exclusive goals. But according to Julie-Anne Lutfi, wife, mother, and kick-ass corporate attorney, you don’t have to choose. With the right attitude and strategies, you can…

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Within

Karen Diaz

No one wants their daughter to grow up with an eating or body image disorder. However, if you're a mother battling these issues yourself, you may worry about passing them on to your child. There is a way you can end your war with food and self-esteem--and…

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I am Hope

Stephen Hope · 2024

Stephen Hope’s mother was arrested and sent to prison in 2005 for selling meth to an undercover cop. She had been dealing it out of the family’s small, cookie-cutter home in Henderson, Kentucky, for years, cooking it in an eight-by-ten-foot shed in the…

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The BRAVO Effect

Lisa Bravo

Raising teens with extreme behaviors can unravel even the most loving, stable, and consistent parents. Is this normal? Should I be worried? What should I do? How do I help? If life with your teen feels like an endless series of battles and crises, don’t…

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Resilience Parenting

Chris & Holly Santillo · 2019

Your children will face many challenges in the years ahead, so you want to raise them to be resilient, strong, adaptable, and able to recover. It is your mission to empower your son or daughter to cultivate a functional and fulfilling life. This essential…

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Pass It On

Transferring Wealth, Wisdom, and Financial Smarts to Future Generations

Lori Gervais · 2020

You’ve spent years building and protecting wealth that you one day hope to pass on to your children. But as you dig into that planning, fear starts to creep in. You’re worried that, lacking proper experience or financial education, your children will fail to…

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You’re on Fire, It’s Fine

Effective Strategies for Parenting Teens with Self-Destructive Behaviors

Katy K. May · 2024 · Audiobook

Every teen can lead a life they love. Even yours. Yelling, pleading, enforcing strict rules, and giving in have proven ineffective. You’ve tried it all, along with tons of treatments and therapies, with no improvement. Katie K. May knows what you’re going…

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The Ultimate Life Coaching Handbook

Kain Ramsay · 2023

We all have goals. Regardless of how big or small our goals are, we must know how to achieve them and that our lives are heading in a healthy direction. The Ultimate Life Coaching Handbook is intended to guide you step by step on your journey toward becoming…

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Who You Are Is How You Parent

A Modern Monk’s Guide to Parenting Your Struggling Teen

Jivan Das · 2026

"Why don’t they listen? Why do they keep making these same terrible choices?" These questions haunt parents of struggling teens everywhere. But what if your child's challenges aren’t the problem - they’re the solution to a deeper pain you can't see? In this…

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Mommytracked

Sohee Jun · 2020 · Audiobook

You’re an ambitious career woman. You’re a loving mother. Yet, there is more in life that you want and crave. You may have an inkling of what you want, but how do you get there? Oftentimes it might feel easier to just follow the path you’re on, but that is…

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The Survival Guide to Working with Your Spouse

Brad Casebier · 2021

Running a business with your spouse is a high-stakes game. You can’t afford to lose either one, your business or your marriage. But statistics are not in your favor. More often than not, this journey leads to an endless loop of scraping by with no clear way…

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Move Forward Confidently

Pat Kilbane

Divorce can be a challenging and scary undertaking, especially if you’re a high-net-worth woman worried about your ongoing financial security. Move Forward Confidently can guide you, step-by-step, through the process. It is intended to help you take control…

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Conquering the Boundaries of Friendship

Mark Roman · 2019

Men are at a disadvantage when it comes to forming relationships with other men. As boys, men are taught to suppress their emotions and to avoid vulnerability at all costs, to be winners and warriors. Mark Roman spent a year collecting interviews with men…

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Why Choose Home Birth

Monika Stone · 2019

What comes to mind when you hear the words home birth? If you're like most people, you have some thoughts, emotions, or questions around this practice, but you don't truly understand what makes home birth a legal and safe birth option for women today. Monika…

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Mission: Motherhood

Cheri Bergeron · 2025

If the glass slipper doesn’t fit, screw the fairy tale! Become a mother on your own terms. Cheri Bergeron knew motherhood was her purpose. Her mission. She set out to make a family the old-fashioned way: find the right guy, get married, and have babies. When…

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The Locker Room

Jen Arricale

We’ve all been in relationships that started strong but have fizzled out, or stuck with someone we knew wasn’t right for us for fear of being alone. You might be there right now, or perhaps you’re between relationships and wondering where all the good ones…

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More Than a Diagnosis

Stories of Hurdles, Hope, and Possibility from Parents of Children Who Are Differently-Abled

Jessica Burdg · 2020

""What do you want the world to know about your child?"" ""What is raising a child who is differently-abled like for you, as a parent?"" These are two of the many questions Jessica Burdg asked the families you'll meet in More Than a Diagnosis, a compilation…

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Raising Gritty Kids

Kara Yokley

Within minutes of welcoming your child into the world, everything changes. You see every opportunity and obstacle with a new perspective and the added weight of the biggest responsibility you'll ever know: raising a happy, healthy child amidst uncertainty in…

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The Bird Song

Willie Beesley · 2025

I want to sing like the birds sing, not worrying about who hears or what they think. -Rumi Mother Bird's baby has grown up. She knows he must discover his own path, his own song-and the meaning of love. But where do you look for love? How does love help in…

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From Like to Love

Keith Alper

Most companies know that winning customers is key. But many don't realize that loyalty starts from the inside, with employees. To build a brand that truly motivates, they must take their employees from liking their jobs to loving them. As CEO of CPG Agency…

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Don't Be a Crab!

Hooman Motevalli · 2023

You hold the key to profoundly transforming your relationships. Our daily lives and communications lack clarity. This is a huge problem in long-term relationships, regardless of whether they involve entrepreneurs, managers, political leaders, or romantic…

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No Parent Left Behind

Candice Feinberg

Parenting teenagers can be exhausting and often troubling. This is especially true if your child seems depressed, is engaging in self-harm, or simply refuses to get out of bed for school or do homework. It's only natural for you to be concerned when your teen…

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Be Different

Leah J M Dean · 2025

Who am I and what do I have to give? How do I find my people, my tribe? What are the keys to creating amazing female connections? Connecting with women can be complicated. Finding a female tribe that supports and appreciates each other for a lifetime? Well…

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Autism 2 Awesome

Kerry L. Brooks · 2020

In 2003, Kerry L. Brooks’s son was diagnosed with autism, devastating his family. Their physician offered only two recommendations: prepare their son for a group home, and focus on having other children. Kerry was no medical expert, but he was a determined…

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Screen Captured

Helping Families Explore the Digital World in the Age of Manipulation

Sean Herman · 2019

If you’re a parent, you can’t escape the avalanche of news touting the negative effects of technology on children. You figure that screen time can’t be as bad as experts are making it out to be, and yet, you’re unsure which platforms to trust and may even…

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Calm and Confident Parenting

Alison Mitzner · 2021

Parenting can feel overwhelming and exhausting. Even the most dedicated among us may sacrifice our own well-being on behalf of our kids, but that’s the wrong thing to do. There is a better way. Parenting doesn’t have to be a blur of sleep deprivation, stress…

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