Psychology-an interesting field that helps us understand the human mind and behaviour. Psychological literature can be a great way to expand your knowledge!
The best psychology books are
1. “man in search of true meaning” – Viktor Frankl
A memoir-philosophical treatise exploring the human experience of suffering and the search for meaning in life. Based on his experience as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps during World War II, Frankl argues that even in the most extreme and horrific circumstances, a person can find meaning and purpose through his or her own choices and attitudes.
He stresses the importance of finding meaning in suffering and the pursuit of personal growth and fulfilment rather than material success or satisfaction. The book has been widely acclaimed for its deep insight into human existence and its inspiring message of hope and resilience.
2. “The fine art of nailing it all” – Mark Manson
A book that challenges traditional notions of positive thinking and encourages readers to take a more honest and realistic approach to life. The book argues that the key to a happy and fulfilling life is not to avoid problems or negative experiences, but to learn to accept and embrace them as an inevitable part of the human experience.
Manson emphasises the importance of focusing on what is truly important to us and giving up the need for external approval or success. He encourages readers to develop a sense of personal responsibility and take action toward their goals rather than relying on motivation or external factors.
3. “the games people play” – Eric Berne
A seminal work in the field of transactional analysis that explores the ways in which people engage in unconscious social interactions, or “games,” to fulfil their psychological needs. Berne argues that these games are part of a larger social structure, or “script” that people follow throughout their lives.
He identifies common “roles” in these games, such as victim, Stalker, and saviour, and gives examples of how they play out in various interpersonal situations. The book is designed to help readers better understand their own games and scripts, and to develop healthier and more authentic relationships with others.
4. “the cure for love” – Irvin Yalom
A collection of ten stories from a psychotherapist’s career exploring the human condition and the difficulties of everyday life. During therapy sessions with patients, Yalom delves into such topics as death, meaninglessness, isolation, and the search for personal identity. He offers a compassionate and insightful look at the human experience and the challenges people face in their relationships and in their search for purpose and fulfilment in life.
The book aims to promote greater self-awareness and understanding of others, and to offer hope and guidance to those who are struggling.
5. “The Power of Introverts. Quiet people in a world that can’t keep quiet” – Susan Cain
How does an introvert live in a world that has chosen to idealise brave and confident extroverts? That’s what introvert Susan Cain talks about. The author is convinced that there is no one ideal behaviour pattern and each of us should feel comfortable and at ease with ourselves.
“The Power of Introverts” will reassure introverts who are often afraid to be themselves and will tell them how to utilise their strengths. Extroverts will also benefit from “dwelling” on the thoughts of introverts.
6. “To the victor nothing is gained” – Ernest Hemingway
“The Winner Gets Nothing” is a collection of short stories by Ernest Hemingway, written in 1933. These are not stories of great victories – these are stories of ordinary defeats. Briefly, sharply and aptly Hemingway describes the world around him, noticing the smallest details, conveying subtle shades of feelings and experiences of his characters.
Whether it is a conversation between a father and his son, or whether it is a tereveni in a restaurant at the train station, the conversations of kelners near the shinquas or patients in the hospital ward – all these dialogues at first seem simple and ordinary, but it is thanks to them that the line between literature and life, between characters and real people is blurred.
7. “Utopia” – Thomas More
“A golden little book, as useful as it is amusing, of the best arrangement of the state and of the new island of Utopia” – popular abbreviation of “Utopia” ) – a work by the English writer Thomas More, which contrasts the European society of the time with an ideal society without private property