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A Human History of Emotion
by Richard Firth-Godbehere • 2021
Your six basic emotions are a modern Western fiction, and projecting them backward changed history.
3.71
701
A Human History of Emotion Summary
A Human History of Emotion 90%
Your six basic emotions are a modern Western fiction, and projecting them backward changed history.
by Richard Firth-Godbehere 2021
3.71
701 ratings
Dealing With Feeling
by Marc Brackett • 2025
A Yale psychologist's system for turning emotional reactions into deliberate responses you choose.
4.04
562
Dealing With Feeling Summary
Dealing With Feeling 90%
A Yale psychologist's system for turning emotional reactions into deliberate responses you choose.
by Marc Brackett 2025
4.04
562 ratings
Heaven and Hell
by Neel Burton • 2015
Feelings built for the savanna now decide your career, your politics, and your love life.
3.62
250
Heaven and Hell Summary
Heaven and Hell 90%
Feelings built for the savanna now decide your career, your politics, and your love life.
by Neel Burton 2015
3.62
250 ratings
Emotional
by Leonard Mlodinow • 2022
Emotion doesn't sabotage reason. It supplies the hidden calculations behind every decision you make.
3.84
2k+
Emotional Summary
Emotional 89%
Emotion doesn't sabotage reason. It supplies the hidden calculations behind every decision you make.
by Leonard Mlodinow 2022
3.84
2k+ ratings
Permission to Feel
by Marc Brackett • 2019
Emotions carry information. A five-step framework to make sense of them and use them to thrive.
4.16
12k+
Permission to Feel Summary
Permission to Feel 89%
Emotions carry information. A five-step framework to make sense of them and use them to thrive.
by Marc Brackett 2019
4.16
12k+ ratings
The Secret Language of Feelings A Rational Approach to Emotional Mastery
by Calvin D. Banyan • 2002
Small triggers, huge reactions: old pain echoing into today. A method for breaking the cycle.
3.91
152
The Secret Language of Feelings A Rational Approach to Emotional Mastery Summary
The Secret Language of Feelings A Rational Approach to Emotional Mastery 89%
Small triggers, huge reactions: old pain echoing into today. A method for breaking the cycle.
by Calvin D. Banyan 2002
3.91
152 ratings
Emotional Advantage
by Randy Taran • 2019
Sadness, fear, anger: not flaws but a navigation system you never learned to read.
3.93
340
Emotional Advantage Summary
Emotional Advantage 89%
Sadness, fear, anger: not flaws but a navigation system you never learned to read.
by Randy Taran 2019
3.93
340 ratings
Toxic Positivity
by Whitney Goodman • 2022
Relentless optimism is a trap. Why your sadness, anger, and complaints are not the problem.
3.83
5k+
Toxic Positivity Summary
Toxic Positivity 89%
Relentless optimism is a trap. Why your sadness, anger, and complaints are not the problem.
by Whitney Goodman 2022
3.83
5k+ ratings
The Emotionally Intelligent Manager
by David R. Caruso • 2004
Emotions are data, not noise. Decode them and lead with both head and heart.
3.65
126
The Emotionally Intelligent Manager Summary
The Emotionally Intelligent Manager 89%
Emotions are data, not noise. Decode them and lead with both head and heart.
by David R. Caruso 2004
3.65
126 ratings
Master Your Emotions
by Eric Robertson • 2019
Most advice says stay positive. Here is what fear, sadness, and anger are actually for.
3.55
165
Master Your Emotions Summary
Master Your Emotions 89%
Most advice says stay positive. Here is what fear, sadness, and anger are actually for.
by Eric Robertson 2019
3.55
165 ratings
Comprende tus emociones (NO FICCIÓN)
by Enrique Rojas • 2023
A psychiatrist's map of emotion, the architecture of lasting love, and the project of a serene life.
3.91
289
Comprende tus emociones (NO FICCIÓN) Summary
Comprende tus emociones (NO FICCIÓN) 89%
A psychiatrist's map of emotion, the architecture of lasting love, and the project of a serene life.
by Enrique Rojas 2023
3.91
289 ratings
Emotional Intelligence
by Ryan James • 2017
A step-by-step system to read your emotions, control your reactions, and get ahead.
3.88
16
Emotional Intelligence Summary
Emotional Intelligence 89%
A step-by-step system to read your emotions, control your reactions, and get ahead.
by Ryan James 2017
3.88
16 ratings
The Brain and Emotional Intelligence
by Daniel Goleman • 2011
How to rewire the brain circuits that actually drive success: emotional intelligence, not IQ.
3.90
2k+
The Brain and Emotional Intelligence Summary
The Brain and Emotional Intelligence 89%
How to rewire the brain circuits that actually drive success: emotional intelligence, not IQ.
by Daniel Goleman 2011
3.90
2k+ ratings
Letting Go
by David R. Hawkins • 2012
One inner move can drain the feelings that cause stress, overthinking, and even physical illness.
4.08
22k+
Letting Go Summary
Letting Go 89%
One inner move can drain the feelings that cause stress, overthinking, and even physical illness.
by David R. Hawkins 2012
4.08
22k+ ratings
Emotional Intelligence For Dummies
by Steven J. Stein • 2009
Master the emotional skills that get you hired, promoted, and connected. IQ alone won't do it.
3.63
241
Emotional Intelligence For Dummies Summary
Emotional Intelligence For Dummies 89%
Master the emotional skills that get you hired, promoted, and connected. IQ alone won't do it.
by Steven J. Stein 2009
3.63
241 ratings
Shift
by Ethan Kross • 2025
An emotion arrives unbidden. The science of what you can do in the seconds after.
3.83
3k+
Shift Summary
Shift 88%
An emotion arrives unbidden. The science of what you can do in the seconds after.
by Ethan Kross 2025
3.83
3k+ ratings
Emotional Intelligence
by Daniel Goleman • 1995
Your emotional brain reacts before thought. That half-second shapes your career and relationships.
4.06
137k+
Emotional Intelligence Summary
Emotional Intelligence 88%
Your emotional brain reacts before thought. That half-second shapes your career and relationships.
by Daniel Goleman 1995
4.06
137k+ ratings
EQ Applied
by Justin Bariso • 2018
Most EQ books stop at empathy. This one teaches you to spot and counter emotional manipulation.
3.79
846
EQ Applied Summary
EQ Applied 88%
Most EQ books stop at empathy. This one teaches you to spot and counter emotional manipulation.
by Justin Bariso 2018
3.79
846 ratings
Saving the Modern Soul
by Eva Illouz • 2008
Why therapy's language now runs the boardroom, the bedroom, and the self.
4.08
184
Saving the Modern Soul Summary
Saving the Modern Soul 88%
Why therapy's language now runs the boardroom, the bedroom, and the self.
by Eva Illouz 2008
4.08
184 ratings
No Hard Feelings
by Liz Fosslien • 2019
Emotions belong at work. The counterintuitive case for caring less and getting more done.
4.01
6k+
No Hard Feelings Summary
No Hard Feelings 88%
Emotions belong at work. The counterintuitive case for caring less and getting more done.
by Liz Fosslien 2019
4.01
6k+ ratings
Scripts People Live
by Claude M. Steiner • 1974
Three childhood scripts are the engine behind depression, madness, and addiction.
4.05
1k+
Scripts People Live Summary
Scripts People Live 88%
Three childhood scripts are the engine behind depression, madness, and addiction.
by Claude M. Steiner 1974
4.05
1k+ ratings
Emotions Revealed
by Paul Ekman • 2003
Emotions hijack you in milliseconds. Spot them on any face before they cost you.
4.03
8k+
Emotions Revealed Summary
Emotions Revealed 88%
Emotions hijack you in milliseconds. Spot them on any face before they cost you.
by Paul Ekman 2003
4.03
8k+ ratings
Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child
by John M. Gottman • 1997
Empathy, not criticism, helps an upset child thrive. A research-backed playbook for parents.
4.19
7k+
Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child Summary
Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child 88%
Empathy, not criticism, helps an upset child thrive. A research-backed playbook for parents.
by John M. Gottman 1997
4.19
7k+ ratings
Querida yo
by Elizabeth Clapés • 2022
You know everyone but yourself. Start with the voice in your head that says you cannot.
3.77
4k+
Querida yo Summary
Querida yo 88%
You know everyone but yourself. Start with the voice in your head that says you cannot.
by Elizabeth Clapés 2022
3.77
4k+ ratings
The Spirit of Spinoza
by Neal Grossman • 2014
Spinoza's monism isn't abstract. Applied to the mind, it heals anxiety and dissolves fear of death.
4.42
62
The Spirit of Spinoza Summary
The Spirit of Spinoza 88%
Spinoza's monism isn't abstract. Applied to the mind, it heals anxiety and dissolves fear of death.
by Neal Grossman 2014
4.42
62 ratings
The Art of Empathy
by Karla McLaren • 2013
Empathy is a practice, not a trait. The six skills and boundaries that make connection sustainable.
3.89
473
The Art of Empathy Summary
The Art of Empathy 88%
Empathy is a practice, not a trait. The six skills and boundaries that make connection sustainable.
by Karla McLaren 2013
3.89
473 ratings
The Book of Moods
by Lauren Martin • 2020
A system for decoding your emotional triggers, built from one woman's study of her worst moods.
3.84
5k+
The Book of Moods Summary
The Book of Moods 88%
A system for decoding your emotional triggers, built from one woman's study of her worst moods.
by Lauren Martin 2020
3.84
5k+ ratings
Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders
by David H. Barlow • 2010
Anxiety and depression share core vulnerabilities. This protocol treats them together.
4.17
142
Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders Summary
Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders 88%
Anxiety and depression share core vulnerabilities. This protocol treats them together.
by David H. Barlow 2010
4.17
142 ratings
Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders
by David H. Barlow • 2010
The same emotional cycle fuels anxiety, depression, and panic. A step-by-step map for ending it.
4.21
128
Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders Summary
Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders 88%
The same emotional cycle fuels anxiety, depression, and panic. A step-by-step map for ending it.
by David H. Barlow 2010
4.21
128 ratings
It’s Not Always Depression
by Hilary Jacobs Hendel • 2018
Move through anxiety and defenses to feel core emotions and reach your calm, authentic self.
4.22
3k+
It’s Not Always Depression Summary
It’s Not Always Depression 88%
Move through anxiety and defenses to feel core emotions and reach your calm, authentic self.
by Hilary Jacobs Hendel 2018
4.22
3k+ ratings
The Archaeology of Mind
by Jaak Panksepp • 2012
Ancient brain circuits shared with every mammal produce your emotions. Thought shows up late.
4.44
410
The Archaeology of Mind Summary
The Archaeology of Mind 88%
Ancient brain circuits shared with every mammal produce your emotions. Thought shows up late.
by Jaak Panksepp 2012
4.44
410 ratings
Atlas of the Heart
by Brené Brown • 2021
Most of us can name five emotions. Here are the other eighty-two.
4.32
99k+
Atlas of the Heart Summary
Atlas of the Heart 88%
Most of us can name five emotions. Here are the other eighty-two.
by Brené Brown 2021
4.32
99k+ ratings
Emotional Literacy
by Claude M. Steiner • 1997
How to feel fully again: the skills of emotional recognition, honest communication, and love.
4.23
209
Emotional Literacy Summary
Emotional Literacy 88%
How to feel fully again: the skills of emotional recognition, honest communication, and love.
by Claude M. Steiner 1997
4.23
209 ratings
Search Inside Yourself
by Chade-Meng Tan • 2012
Mindfulness training from a Google engineer: the emotional skills that matter more than IQ.
4.04
9k+
Search Inside Yourself Summary
Search Inside Yourself 88%
Mindfulness training from a Google engineer: the emotional skills that matter more than IQ.
by Chade-Meng Tan 2012
4.04
9k+ ratings
How Emotions Are Made
by Lisa Feldman Barrett • 2017
Emotions aren't hardwired. They're built fresh each time from prediction, body, and culture.
4.09
13k+
How Emotions Are Made Summary
How Emotions Are Made 88%
Emotions aren't hardwired. They're built fresh each time from prediction, body, and culture.
by Lisa Feldman Barrett 2017
4.09
13k+ ratings
Learning from Experience
by Wilfred R. Bion • 1962
Thoughts come first. An apparatus to think them has to be built, and it requires another mind.
4.19
135
Learning from Experience Summary
Learning from Experience 88%
Thoughts come first. An apparatus to think them has to be built, and it requires another mind.
by Wilfred R. Bion 1962
4.19
135 ratings
Emotional Intelligence 2.0
by Daniel Cognitive • 2019
IQ is stubborn. Emotional intelligence isn't. A step-by-step guide to the skills that matter more.
1.50
2
Emotional Intelligence 2.0 Summary
Emotional Intelligence 2.0 88%
IQ is stubborn. Emotional intelligence isn't. A step-by-step guide to the skills that matter more.
by Daniel Cognitive 2019
1.50
2 ratings
What They Forgot To Teach You At School
by The School of Life • 2021
The emotional syllabus school skipped: choosing partners, managing moods, quieting self-criticism.
4.00
1k+
What They Forgot To Teach You At School Summary
What They Forgot To Teach You At School 88%
The emotional syllabus school skipped: choosing partners, managing moods, quieting self-criticism.
by The School of Life 2021
4.00
1k+ ratings
The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows
by John Koenig • 2018
The feelings you've always had finally have names: an invented dictionary for the human condition.
4.45
6k+
The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows Summary
The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows 88%
The feelings you've always had finally have names: an invented dictionary for the human condition.
by John Koenig 2018
4.45
6k+ ratings
A Toolkit for Modern Life
by Emma Hepburn • 2020
Fifty-three ways to manage your emotional capacity: spot the drains, build the reserves.
4.20
342
A Toolkit for Modern Life Summary
A Toolkit for Modern Life 88%
Fifty-three ways to manage your emotional capacity: spot the drains, build the reserves.
by Emma Hepburn 2020
4.20
342 ratings
A Practical Guide to Emotional Intelligence
by David Walton • 2012
85% of what separates top leaders is emotional skill. The manual for building it.
3.65
1k+
A Practical Guide to Emotional Intelligence Summary
A Practical Guide to Emotional Intelligence 88%
85% of what separates top leaders is emotional skill. The manual for building it.
by David Walton 2012
3.65
1k+ ratings
Big Feelings
by Liz Fosslien • 2022
Seven emotions you were taught to suppress, and the practical tools to make them work for you.
4.20
3k+
Big Feelings Summary
Big Feelings 88%
Seven emotions you were taught to suppress, and the practical tools to make them work for you.
by Liz Fosslien 2022
4.20
3k+ ratings
The Strange Order of Things
by António Damásio • 2017
Feelings, not reason, built human culture. The drive for homeostasis began in single cells.
3.75
3k+
The Strange Order of Things Summary
The Strange Order of Things 88%
Feelings, not reason, built human culture. The drive for homeostasis began in single cells.
by António Damásio 2017
3.75
3k+ ratings
The Everything Parent's Guide to Emotional Intelligence in Children
by Korrel W. Kanoy • 2013
Eight emotional skills children need: how to teach them in everyday moments.
3.47
19
The Everything Parent's Guide to Emotional Intelligence in Children Summary
The Everything Parent's Guide to Emotional Intelligence in Children 88%
Eight emotional skills children need: how to teach them in everyday moments.
by Korrel W. Kanoy 2013
3.47
19 ratings
Emotional Agility
by Susan David • 2016
Trapped by emotions you didn't choose? Small, value-driven steps beat dramatic overhauls.
3.98
15k+
Emotional Agility Summary
Emotional Agility 88%
Trapped by emotions you didn't choose? Small, value-driven steps beat dramatic overhauls.
by Susan David 2016
3.98
15k+ ratings
Energy Rising
by Julia Digangi • 2023
Bad feelings aren't bugs: they're conserved brain energy pointing toward what you actually want.
4.36
296
Energy Rising Summary
Energy Rising 88%
Bad feelings aren't bugs: they're conserved brain energy pointing toward what you actually want.
by Julia Digangi 2023
4.36
296 ratings
A Handbook for New Stoics
by Massimo Pigliucci • 2019
A year of Stoic exercises that forge a steady mind from daily chaos.
4.06
1k+
A Handbook for New Stoics Summary
A Handbook for New Stoics 88%
A year of Stoic exercises that forge a steady mind from daily chaos.
by Massimo Pigliucci 2019
4.06
1k+ ratings
The Geopolitics of Emotion
by Dominique Moïsi • 2008
Oil and armies are not what drive nations. The real forces: fear, hope, and humiliation.
3.65
500
The Geopolitics of Emotion Summary
The Geopolitics of Emotion 88%
Oil and armies are not what drive nations. The real forces: fear, hope, and humiliation.
by Dominique Moïsi 2008
3.65
500 ratings
Looking for Spinoza
by António Damásio • 2001
A neuroscientist discovers a 17th-century philosopher already mapped the biology of joy and sorrow.
3.96
2k+
Looking for Spinoza Summary
Looking for Spinoza 88%
A neuroscientist discovers a 17th-century philosopher already mapped the biology of joy and sorrow.
by António Damásio 2001
3.96
2k+ ratings
How to Heal Your Inner Child
by Simon Chapple • 2021
Your inner child holds the key to healing the emotional neglect you never knew you experienced.
3.76
177
How to Heal Your Inner Child Summary
How to Heal Your Inner Child 88%
Your inner child holds the key to healing the emotional neglect you never knew you experienced.
by Simon Chapple 2021
3.76
177 ratings
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