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My Favorite Book Recs
13 items
By
Katelynn DeRise
Books I've loved, reread, or recommend often. A mix of meaningful reads, emotional favorites, and comfort books.
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As a very empathetic person, this book really stuck with me. Knowing it’s based on real life made it hit so much harder. I felt so deeply for him.
A Child Called It: One Child's Courage to Survive by Dave Pelzer, Paperback
If you're overwhelmed, burned out, or feel behind in life..this book is gentle, validating, and actually helpful.
"How To Keep House While Drowning" : r/declutter
Great for understanding mental load, ADHD, and why everyday tasks feel so hard…especially in relationships.
DIRTY LAUNDRY: Why Adults with ADHD Are Ashamed
This one hits hard if you grew up feeling unseen or emotionally unsupported.
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
Helped me understand attachment styles and relationship dynamics in a way that actually made sense.
The New Science of Adult Attachment & Love
Helped me shift how I respond to my kids without constant guilt or yelling.
24/7 Parenting Support | Good Inside - Good Inside
Emotional and raw. A powerful story about resilience and complicated families.
The Glass Castle: A Memoir by Jeannette Walls
Inspiring and heartbreaking. A story about breaking cycles and finding your own voice.
Educated: A Memoir: Westover, Tara: 9780399590504
Explains trauma in children in a compassionate, eye-opening way.
The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog: Stories
Emotionally heavy but important. This book makes you think about love, boundaries, and hard choices.
It Ends with Us: A Novel by Colleen Hoover
Heartbreaking and unforgettable. Have tissues ready.
Me Before You: Moyes, Jojo
A classic love story about devotion and lasting love.
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks (9780446676090)
Emotional but comforting. A hopeful love story.
The Lucky One: Sparks, Nicholas: 9781455508976
