Janet Melvin's Wellness Resources

This book is a compassionate, faith-centered guide for anyone carrying heavy pain, memories, or wounds from past hurts — from betrayal to abuse to deep disappointment. TerKeurst mixes personal stories, biblical insight, and practical exercises to show that forgiveness is not about excusing wrongs or pretending the hurt didn’t happen, but about releasing the power of resentment and freeing one’s own heart. She walks readers through a step-by-step process for acknowledging pain

Narcissistic Mothers is a compassionate, practical guide for adults who grew up with emotionally manipulative or self-focused parents and are still feeling the effects today. The book explains common patterns of narcissistic parenting—such as gaslighting, guilt-tripping, favoritism, and emotional neglect—and helps readers understand why these experiences can lead to chronic shame, people-pleasing, low self-worth, and symptoms of Complex PTSD in adulthood. Written in a clear

Loving Someone with a Mental Illness or History of Trauma is a compassionate, practical guide for partners, friends, and family members who care deeply for someone navigating mental illness or the lasting effects of trauma. Written by psychologist Michelle D. Sherman, PhD, ABPP, and coauthor DeAnne M. Sherman, the book blends clinical insight with lived experience to help readers understand complex symptoms, communicate more effectively, set healthy boundaries, and support t

The Reason for God is a thoughtful and accessible exploration of Christian faith written for both skeptics and believers who wrestle with big questions about God, suffering, science, morality, and meaning. Timothy Keller begins by addressing common doubts with empathy and intellectual clarity, tackling concerns such as why a good God allows pain, whether Christianity is too exclusive, and if science and faith can coexist. He then shifts to building a positive case for Christ

God’s Wisdom for Navigating Life is a year-long devotional by Timothy Keller (with Kathy Keller) that guides readers through the Book of Proverbs, offering practical, spiritual insight for everyday living. Each daily entry includes a short passage of Scripture, a reflection, and a takeaway designed to deepen your understanding of biblical wisdom and help you apply it to real-life challenges—relationships, decision-making, work, integrity, and personal growth. Written in Kell

Mere Christianity is C. S. Lewis’s classic exploration of the core beliefs that unite Christians across denominations, written in a clear, thoughtful style that appeals to both believers and skeptics. Drawing on his famous radio talks during World War II, Lewis argues for a universal moral law that points to the existence of God, then builds a compelling case for the heart of Christian faith and what it means to live it authentically. He blends logic, storytelling, and pract

Becoming is Michelle Obama’s deeply personal and beautifully written memoir, tracing her journey from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as a lawyer, mother, and ultimately First Lady of the United States. With honesty and warmth, she reflects on the experiences that shaped her — including navigating race, identity, ambition, and public scrutiny — while offering an intimate look at her family life, her partnership with Barack Obama, and her commitment to

A practical guide offering simple, effective tools to improve communication, reduce conflict, and strengthen emotional connection. Focuses on real-world scripts and techniques to create more understanding and intimacy.

A foundational book on trauma that explains how overwhelming experiences reshape the brain and body, and how healing occurs through approaches like EMDR, neurofeedback, mindfulness, and body-based therapies.

This book is a painfully honest, deeply compassionate guide written by Susan Rose Blauner — someone who endured years of suicidal thoughts, multiple suicide attempts, and psychiatric hospitalizations. Rather than just offering a memoir, Blauner presents this work as a practical “manual” for surviving suicidal crises. Through her story and a set of concrete coping strategies (what she calls “25 Tricks of the Trade,” including a detailed “crisis plan”), the book aims to help pe