'Swan Song' sees Princess Diana through her brother’s eyes

If you or someone you love has ADD, you know what a severe impact it can have on your quality of life—and you probably also know that it can be a huge strength. In Driven to Distraction, Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey explore what we know about attention deficit disorder through the lens of real people who have it. Hallowell, a psychiatrist, and Ratey, a professor of psychology, both specialize in and have ADD.

In our guide, we’ll discuss what ADD is and its symptoms, theories on the possible causes of ADD, and potential treatments. We’ll also examine how our knowledge of ADD has changed since the book’s republication in 2011, as well as tips for how to minimize your negative symptoms and make the most of your strengths.

Do you often feel distracted, tired, or bored—or do you know someone who does? If so, you or that person may be struggling with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In ADHD 2.0, psychiatrist Edward Hallowell and professor of psychiatry John Ratey explain what causes this condition and what it’s like to live with it. They argue that people can succeed and thrive because of—not in spite of—having ADHD.

In this guide, we’ll begin by describing ADHD’s biological causes and its most prominent symptoms. From there, we’ll explore ways to minimize ADHD’s downsides and maximize its benefits, such as finding the right kind of challenge to stay engaged and building a strong support network. Our commentary will provide further insight into what causes ADHD as well as what it’s like to live with the condition.

Many people feel stuck and unfulfilled—like victims of uncontrollable circumstances. In Quantum Accountability, Kelley and Kevin Kremer explain that these feelings come from negative mindsets that allow you to avoid accountability. Your mindset—shaped by your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, virtues, and attitudes—influences your perceptions, actions, and ultimately, your circumstances. These elements of your mindset act as unseen (or quantum) forces that shape your life. Therefore, the authors argue that to create the life you want, you must take responsibility for these invisible forces. Doing so lets you build a positive mindset, take meaningful action, foster positive relationships, and pursue your purpose.

This guide will explain what quantum accountability is, how it’s linked to your mindset and reality, and how it can create a positive mental and physical world that enables you to flourish. We’ll also supplement the authors’ advice with input from other sources on success and accountability like Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins and First Things First by Stephen R. Covey.

Why do we make the same bad choices over and over? Why do we constantly find ourselves in unfulfilling relationships, hating our jobs, and rubbing people the wrong way—and not knowing why? The authors of The School of Life have an answer: because you lack emotional intelligence. According to them, we’re not taught how to understand and cope with our feelings and the feelings of others, and this leads us to make poor decisions and to be miserable. However, by developing emotional intelligence across several realms of life, you can better understand yourself and lead a happier life.

The School of Life is an educational organization that offers materials to support personal growth. Several of its authors collaborated on this book. In this guide, we’ll discuss the authors’ argument that we don’t have emotional intelligence and examine how they say you can gain emotional intelligence about yourself, others, relationships, and work. We’ll supplement this with scientific research that backs up or contradicts some of the authors’ claims, and with insights from other self-help authors on ways to implement the authors’ advice.

In Spare, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, explains why he made the extraordinary decision to leave the United Kingdom and the Royal Family, instead choosing to live in California with his wife, Meghan Markle. He provides a brutally honest look into the life of an English prince, particularly the struggles that come from being a younger son—not the heir-apparent, but merely a “spare.”

Harry talks frankly about his often difficult relationships with his family, his struggles with mental illness, and the seemingly endless harassment he suffers from the press and paparazzi. However, he also shares the high points of his life: His time in the military, his philanthropic work, and his marriage. In this guide, we’ll explore these major themes of the memoir. Our commentary will provide background information on the history of the Royal Family and insight into the monarchy’s response to the book’s publication. We’ll also compare Harry’s experiences to those of other royals, both his own family members and people throughout history.

Elizabeth II has been the Queen of the United Kingdom since 1952; it is difficult for most British people to imagine life without her at the head of the monarchy. But behind the scenes, there are detailed plans for her death and funeral.

The Trumps are one of the most famous families in the world. But what do you know about the ones who never visit the White House? Get an insider’s perspective in Who Could Ever Love You: A Family Memoir (2024) by Mary L. Trump, Donald Trump’s estranged niece. Although they share a last name, they’re on opposing sides of the political spectrum and embroiled in family feuds and legal battles. In her memoir, she gives insight into some of the painful drama at the center of the Trump family and shows how childhood wounds can shape a life.

This guide explores Mary Trump’s major themes: the shame her extended family made her feel, the pain of growing up with emotionally immature parents, and her resulting isolation from the world. We also contextualize the events and struggles of her life within psychological theories about emotionally neglectful parenting, childhood trauma, and other perspectives on the Trump family.

In Spare, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, explains why he made the extraordinary decision to leave the United Kingdom and the Royal Family, instead choosing to live in California with his wife, Meghan Markle. He provides a brutally honest look into the life of an English prince, particularly the struggles that come from being a younger son—not the heir-apparent, but merely a “spare.”

Harry talks frankly about his often difficult relationships with his family, his struggles with mental illness, and the seemingly endless harassment he suffers from the press and paparazzi. However, he also shares the high points of his life: His time in the military, his philanthropic work, and his marriage. In this guide, we’ll explore these major themes of the memoir. Our commentary will provide background information on the history of the Royal Family and insight into the monarchy’s response to the book’s publication. We’ll also compare Harry’s experiences to those of other royals, both his own family members and people throughout history.