Book Club

Each month, join me in sharing what moves you as you read. Different from last year’s format, we will begin each book on the first of every month and interact via Goodreads along the way.

This year has an amazing line up of specially curated books meant to challenge us, not only as clinicians, but as empathetic human beings. The stories being told are the authentic lived experiences of real people. Some aspects of these stories may touch on our own pain while others may be beyond our comprehension. I encourage you to honor your feelings and take care of yourself along the way. I hope these twelve lives help us to grow in our compassion and enhance our cultural awareness.

How to Join the Book Club

Step 1: Email Andi to sign up for more information and updates!

Step 2: Read the book. Each month, explore a new story, and a new perspective!

Step 3: Join the group. An invitation will be sent to join our Goodreads group.

This year we’re working to meet the need for increased flexibility by utilizing Goodreads, the world’s largest site for readers and book recommendations. This year will also facilitate two separate groups. One group will be for clinicians and professionals and a separate group will be for the general public. When emailing Andi, be sure to specify your group preference.

Reading Series

September
The Puma Years
By Laura Coleman

October
Crying in H-Mart
Bv Michelle Zauner

November
Solito
Bv Javier Zamora

December
The Dragons, The Giants, The Women: A Memoir
By Wayétu Moore

January
The Happiest Man on Earth
By Eddie Jaku

February
Sobremesa
Bv Josephine Caminos Oría

March
Fairest
By Meredith Talusan

April
The Pale-Faced Lie
By David Crow

May
The Natural Mother of the Child
By Krvs Malcolm Belc

June
Spirit of a Hummingbird: Memories from a Childhood on the Run
Bv Felicia Thai Heath

July
Blood Orange Night: A Memoir of Insomnia, Motherhood, and Benzos
Bv Melissa Bond

August
A Place for Us: A Memoir
Bv Brandon J. Wolf

About Your Host

Andi O’Neill, MA, Resident in Counseling, holds advanced certificates and training in Relationship and Family Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Family Therapy. Working primarily from the Williamsburg office, Andi intuitively uses both candor and humor when working with individuals, couples, and families.
An avid reader, Andi has collected book recommendations for years. She has diligently worked to create a reading series that incorporates diverse intersectionality along with good authorship.