Nonfiction

Transitions: Making Sense of Life’s Changes – William Bridges
A classic guide to understanding and navigating life transitions, from endings to new beginnings.
Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life – James Hollis
Explores how adults can reflect, grow, and find deeper purpose during times of change.
Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy – Sheryl Sandberg & Adam Grant
Blends research and personal story on resilience and moving forward after life upheaval.
Life Is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age – Bruce Feiler
Based on hundreds of life stories, offering insights on how to adapt to unexpected life shifts.
The Road to Character – David Brooks
Examines how challenges and reflection shape personal growth and deeper values.
The Seasons of a Man’s Life / The Seasons of a Woman’s Life – Daniel J. Levinson
Classic research on adult development and life stages.
The Art of Comforting – Val Walker
Practical and reflective guide on giving and receiving comfort through life’s change

A Man Called Ove – Fredrik Backman
A heartwarming story of grief, change, and rediscovering purpose through unexpected connections.
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry – Rachel Joyce
A novel about a man who embarks on a spontaneous journey that transforms how he sees his life.
Where the Crawdads Sing – Delia Owens
Explores resilience, isolation, and life transitions through the lens of a woman’s survival story.
Olive Kitteridge – Elizabeth Strout
Interconnected stories reflecting on aging, relationships, and the shifts of ordinary life.
The Five People You Meet in Heaven – Mitch Albom
A reflective novel about life choices, meaning, and understanding one’s journey.
The Light We Lost – Jill Santopolo
A novel about love, loss, and how life choices shape our paths.
Commonwealth – Ann Patchett
Spans decades, showing how family, relationships, and change redefine identity over time.