Books by Alison Wood Brooks
“A warm and suitably conversational self-help book that delves into the underlying structures of dialogue in search of small improvements that might nevertheless make profound impacts on our attempts to connect, bond and collaborate with others. Talk summarises studies of parole hearings, speed dates, and dozens of other human encounters, drawing from Wood Brooks’ popular Harvard Business School course, sharing her insights with those who can’t—or don’t want to—undertake a MBA.” Read more...
Interviews where books by Alison Wood Brooks were recommended
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1
Music as Medicine: How We Can Harness Its Therapeutic Power
by Daniel Levitin -
2
Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves
by Alison Wood Brooks -
3
How to Have Willpower: An Ancient Guide to Not Giving In
selected and translated by Michael Fontaine -
4
The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life
by Suleika Jaouad -
5
Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away
by Coltan Scrivner
Notable Psychology & Self-Help Books of 2025, recommended by Five Books
Notable Psychology & Self-Help Books of 2025, recommended by Five Books
We gathered together a selection of five new and noteworthy self-help and psychology books that advise us on how we might become stronger willed, more creative and better conversationalists—as well as exploring the science behind music therapy and the enduring fascination of horror movies.
