Lupita Nyong’o’s inspiring list of books to recover from heartbreak, loss, and deception

Pema Chödrön’s perennial best-seller book is about overcoming life’s difficulties and focuses on spirituality and personal growth. The book has been newly designed for its 20th-anniversary edition and includes a new afterword by Pema. Its timeless message makes it an ideal gift and addition to one’s spiritual library.

In her book “A Return to Love,” Marianne Williamson reflects on “A Course in Miracles” and shares her insights on how love can be applied in our search for inner peace. She explains how accepting God and expressing love daily can transform us into miracle workers. Whether we are experiencing emotional pain in our relationships, careers, or health, Williamson shows us that love is a powerful force that holds the key to inner peace.

“Untamed” is an incredible read that teaches us the power of bravery. According to Glennon, the braver we are, the luckier we get. It’s a powerful message that can inspire us all to be bolder.

“All About Love” is the first book of bell hooks‘ Love Song to the Nation. This feminist manifesto sheds light on the root cause of a polarized society and provides solutions to heal the divisions that cause suffering. The book illuminates the truth about love and inspires readers to instill caring, compassion, and strength in their homes, schools, and workplaces.

Maggie Smith’s memoir, “You Could Make This Place Beautiful,” delves into her failing marriage and her journey to rediscover herself. The book starts with her heartbreak but expands into a reflection on modern-day womanhood, gender roles, and power dynamics that often persist even in progressive households.

Pulitzer Prize-winner Oliver has released a collection of 43 new poems titled “Thirst.” The book introduces two new directions in the poet’s work. In the collection, Oliver grapples with grief after losing her partner of over 40 years. She strives to experience sorrow as a path to spiritual progress and chronicles her discovery of faith.

In her highly anticipated second collection, poet and activist Fariha Róisín delves into the depths of generational trauma as she writes, prays, claws, and scratches her way toward freedom. She seeks to overcome the limitations imposed upon her mother and to show the kindness that her mother could not give.

Tosha Silver’s second book is a continuation of her first work. Her usual style blends humor and enthusiasm to demonstrate how to accept change from within. The book covers various topics, including jobs, finances, romance, and self-esteem. “Change Me Prayers” guides the reader on how to surrender to a Divine plan in a delightful and uplifting manner.

The author of the New York Times bestseller The Hard Questions and relationship columnist for Body & Soul provides a practical plan for emerging stronger, braver, and spiritually transformed after heartbreak.

After nearly two decades of clinical experience and her journey after losing her mother to cancer, Gina Moffa offers how disorienting, painful, and lonely grief can be.