Books Recommended by Lena Dunham
Prozac Nation
Young and Depressed in America
Elizabeth Wurtzel
Source: "It’s hard to remember just how much this book (along with Girl, Interrupted) changed the landscape of mental health in America for women." - Lena Dunham
Just Checking
Scenes from the life of an obsessive-compulsive
Emily Colas
Source: "I found [this book] while scouring a self help shelf alone and it brought such profound comfort to see my symptoms in someone else." - Lena Dunham
Rising Strong
How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
Brené Brown
Source: "If you are dealing with love loss/ break up grief at this difficult time, one book with suggestions on how to rise from it is [this book]." - Lena Dunham
The Empathy Exams
Essays
Leslie Jamison
Source: "This book should be required if you're looking to be a person." - Lena Dunham
Daily Rituals
How Artists Work
Mason Currey
Source: "I just can't recommend this book enough." - Lena Dunham
FAQ
Did Lena Dunham recommend all these books?
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