Books like Who's pulling your strings? by Harriet B. Braiker

Mark Manson offers a candid guide to happiness, arguing that caring more about fewer things—and dropping the rest—leads to a richer, more authentic life.

A groundbreaking guide to embracing vulnerability and courage.

A book about self acceptance.

Codependent No More shows how losing yourself in another’s drama can create life‑shattering codependency, and offers clear, practical tools for breaking those patterns and reclaiming self‑care and happiness.

Discover how to recognize and defend against the subtle tactics of manipulative personalities, and learn strategies to protect yourself and influence society toward healthier interactions.

Effective communication is a critical skill that influences your professional success, the stability of your family life, and your personal happiness. Your ability to communicate effectively is seriously hampered if you can't assert yourself constructively. If you've ever felt paralyzed by an imposing individual or strongly argued opposing point of view, you know that a lack of assertiveness can leave you feeling marginalized and powerless. The Assertiveness Workbook contains effective, cognitive behavioral techniques to help you become more assertive. Learn how to set and maintain personal boundaries without becoming inaccessible. Become more genuine and open in relationships without fearing attack. Defend yourself when you are criticized or asked to submit to unreasonable requests. This book has been awarded The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Seal of Merit — an award bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives.

Learn practical ways to recognize and escape manipulation from people and institutions, empowering you to act from a place of strong personal autonomy.

The Gaslight Effect explains how emotional manipulation erodes self‑confidence, offers tools to spot gaslighting in relationships, work, and family, and teaches readers how to rebuild self‑trust and assert boundaries.

An ingenious tale of an ordinary family invited to the Gardner home by the agent of their destruction, The Tutor is Peter Abrahams' chilling suspense novel that explores the dangers of manipulation and the potential for redemption.