This has been the best book I have read in 2025. Double Exposure: A Life Visible in Two Genders is honest, tender, and deeply thoughtful, staying with you long after you close the pages. The writing invites reflection on identity, love, and the human need to be seen fully. It offers insight into a very unique life, showing resilience, authenticity, and the complexity of living openly, giving a vivid sense of the challenges and rewards of being fully seen and understood. I fir

I thought this book was going to be more focused on neuronormative standards but was surprised to learn about the broader impacts of the laziness lie. The book shows how the belief that our value comes from constant productivity runs deep in our culture and how it harms people across many different contexts. What often gets called laziness is more accurately the result of exhaustion, unmet needs, or barriers outside of our control, and this argument is made with clarity and c

This book offers a warm and thoughtful introduction to PDA for children, families and schools. I appreciated the way it reframed PDA traits in terms of being perceptive, determined and autonomous. This strengths-based language supports children to understand themselves without shame and encourages adults to shift from reacting to behaviour toward understanding underlying needs. The tone remains gentle and respectful, which helps younger readers feel recognised and supported.

I just read Beginnings and Endings with Lifetimes in Between and it made me cry. It is one of the clearest and most gentle ways I have seen death and loss explained. The language is simple but not vague, and it speaks directly without feeling cold. It holds space for the truth that all living things begin, live, and eventually end. The book moves through this idea with quiet clarity. It explains that some lifetimes are long and others are short, and both are complete in their

This book is a warm, practical and insightful guide to one of the most overlooked aspects of wellbeing, interoception, our ability to notice and understand the signals coming from inside our body. Goodall and Brownlow explain why this skill matters for self regulation and connection with others, and provide step by step, adaptable strategies for teaching it. The writing is clear and accessible, grounded in both lived experience and research, and filled with activities that wo

Your Brain on Art by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross explores the powerful connection between creativity and wellbeing. The book blends neuroscience, psychology and personal reflection to show how the arts are not just an optional extra but a fundamental part of being human. It explains how music, movement, storytelling and visual expression can reduce stress, strengthen relationships and even support physical healing. The writing is accessible and engaging, making complex scienc

I have just finished reading The Evidence Based EFT Manual by Peta Stapleton and Naomi Janzen. It’s a clear and structured guide to using Clinical EFT in therapeutic settings. There is no fluff or energy talk, just well researched technique grounded in solid evidence and clinical practice. The manual walks through the foundational steps in detail and then expands into therapeutic applications. It covers trauma work, adaptations for children, and maintaining fidelity to the pr

This book is sharp, generous, and unforgettable. From the very first page, it sets the tone for a work that is as much about survival as...

The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout by Viv Dawes is a thoughtful and accessible guide for autistic young people who are...

I found Naturally Divergent to be an incredibly valuable read. Calial shares her lived experience, as well as the experiences of her...

I found this book to be a very validating read. It presents a clear and compassionate approach to therapy that is grounded in...

Reading Georgie felt like stepping into a world that was both familiar and intriguing. What I loved most was how the book explores...

Cognitive Load Theory in Action is a practical and accessible guide to applying John Sweller’s theory in educational settings. The book...

The purpose of this publication is threefold: to serve as a supervision handbook for art therapy students; to act as a resource for self...

I valued Unmasking Autism. It offered powerful insights and helped me feel seen in ways few books have. Unmasking for Life picks up where...

This book examines how colonialism has profoundly affected Indigenous mental, emotional, and spiritual health, highlighting that trauma...

I picked up Art as Therapy expecting something reflective, thoughtful and accessible. As an arts therapist, I was already familiar with...

What Can We Do When School’s Not Working is a thoughtful and validating resource for families navigating the complex and often painful...

The Queerly Autistic is a thoughtful and affirming guide written for LGBTQIA+ teens who are also autistic. Erin Ekins covers a wide range...

The Rainbow Brain by Sandhya Menon is an engaging read for kids, bursting with vibrant storytelling that dives into the wonders of the...