Books by TWA Authors

At THE WHAT we are best known for our Fiction Book Lists and this year we are shining a light on fiction, memoir, and personal-development books written by the members of The What Alliance. TWA is our private, invitation-only leadership group of world-class leaders, thinkers, funders and founders who fuel transformation on many levels. If you are looking for an inspiring book, look no further.

BOOKS BY TWA authors.

Just When You’re Comfortable in Your Own Skin, It Starts to Sag: Rewriting the Rules to Midlife by Amy Nobile (and Trisha Ashworth) “Trisha and Amy discuss redefining what beauty means after age forty, caring for aging parents, navigating relationships and dating, and discovering new career paths. With helpful quizzes, friendly advice, and inspiring quotes from women who have been there, this smart and engaging book gives readers the tools to turn a midlife crisis into a midlife opportunity.”

The Life Brief by Bonnie Wan "We all have stories we tell ourselves about our lives, but what Bonnie Wan so rightly points out is that it is often the questions we avoid that hold the most value. In The Life Brief, she combines the candid self-reflection of the therapy room with the warmth and humor of a hard-won personal journey, then harnesses the executive power of a top industry professional to create a wholly unique guide to living that is both practical and accessible, moving and deeply meaningful. It will transform the lives of everyone who reads it." —Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk To Someone

A Brief History of the Female Body: An Evolutionary Look at How and Why the Female Form Came to Be by Dr. Deena Emera "A Brief History of the Female Body is a wonderful book giving insights into the biological struggle between mother and child, why you have breasts, orgasms, periods, and menopause. This is a must read for every woman and those who love her."

Louann Brizendine, M.D., NYT bestselling author of The Female Brain and The Upgrade

The First, the Few, the Only: How Women of Color Can Redefine Power in Corporate America by Deepa Purushothaman “A deeply personal call to action for women of color to find power from within and to join together in community, advocating for a new corporate environment where we all belong—and are accepted—on our own terms.” -Axiom Award Bronze Medalist for Women / BIPOC in Business

Lady Justice: Women, the Law, and the Battle to Save America by Dahlia Lithwick “Dahlia Lithwick offers her brilliant perspective on the intersection of feminism, law, and politics in Lady Justice. This is a captivating account of the ways in which women have fought the injustices of the Trump administration and others like it. Lithwick sharply captures the contributions of many trail-blazing women, and her narrative comes at a pivotal moment in the history of women’s rights in America. Everyone should learn the stories of these women pioneers. These are astounding profiles of courage and character.” —Preet Bharara, former U.S. attorney and New York Times bestselling author of Doing Justice

The Helping Babies Sleep Method: The Art And Science of Teaching Your Baby To Sleep “This method has absolutely given me my confidence back. We went from having a chronically overtired baby and battling at every nap and bedtime to having an independent sleeper who sleeps 11-12 hours each night at 5 months old. I was so anxious to do sleep teaching but every one of my many questions were addressed in the book. I finally feel like myself again and I know I did the best thing I could ever do for my son which is really all I wanted. I highly recommend this book!” Previously Tired Parent

Road Map for Revolutionaries: Resistance, Activism, and Advocacy for All by Elisa Camahort Page, (Carolyn Gerin, and Jamie Wilson) "Road Map for Revolutionaries answers all the questions you were afraid to ask, plus some you never thought of. It's portable, requires no batteries or electricity, and was created by three smart women. I recommend it!"
--Gloria Steinem, activist and writer

Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World by Eve Rodsky. “From the New York Times best-selling author of Fair Play comes an inspirational guide for setting new personal goals, rediscovering your interests, cultivating creativity, and reclaiming your Unicorn Space.”

Embrace the Work, Love Your Career: A Guided Workbook for Realizing Your Career Goals with Clarity, Intention, and Confidence by Fran Hauser “Embrace the Work, Love Your Career is for women who want to fall back in love with their work and design a career action plan grounded in confidence and clarity.” —Forbes

Love, Sex, and Friendship: In No Particular Order by Farissa Knox “In her debut memoir, Farissa tells her story of navigating an early career in advertising, the journey of falling in love and making grown-woman decisions in her relationship, and the strength and courage true friendship brought her during this time in her life.”

Org Design for Design Orgs: Building and Managing In-House Design Teams by Kristin Skinner (and Peter Merholz) “This practical guide provides guidelines for creating and leading design teams within your organization, and explores ways to use design as part of broader strategic planning.”

Strong Like Water: How I Found the Courage to Lead with Love in Business and and in Life by Laila Tarraf “In this riveting story, both heartbreaking and uplifting, Laila Taraff shows that adversity didn’t break her, it awakened her — to that of a wise, compassionate leader who manages with strength and tenderness, not having to deny the latter to achieve the former.” — Carter Cast, Clinical Professor of Entrepreneurship at Kellogg School of Business and former CEO of Walmart.com

Special Characters: My Adventures with Tech’s Titans and Misfits by Laurie Segall "CNN's former senior tech correspondent shares her front-row seat on the rise of Facebook, Twitter, and other new-media empires—and the geeks turned entrepreneurs who founded them."—People

The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents by Lisa Damour NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “The Emotional Lives of Teenagers” is the nuanced, empathetic [book] I wish I’d had when I was in the trenches. Lisa Damour, a clinical psychologist, disagrees with the idea that adolescence is a time of great frailty, and she marshals the science to back up her theory … Most important, Damour stares down the very real mental health issues that teenagers increasingly face; throughout the book we are given sound guidelines about when to ask for professional help, how to distinguish distress from trauma and how to address signs that a teenager might be in danger.”
—Judith Newman, The New York Times 2023

The Menopause Brain: New Science Empowers Women to Navigate the Pivotal Transition with Knowledge and Confidence by Lisa Mosconi “The New York Times bestselling author of The XX Brain shows women how to navigate menopause successfully and come out the other side with an even better brain…Best of all, Dr. Mosconi dispels the myth that menopause signifies an end, demonstrating that it’s actually a transition. Contrary to popular belief, if we know how to take care of ourselves during menopause, we can emerge with a renewed, enhanced brain—ushering in a meaningful and vibrant new chapter of lfe.”

The Creativity Leap: Unleash Curiosity, Improvisation, and Intuition at Work by Natalie Nixon "Natalie Nixon's new book provides a fresh primer on how to cultivate creativity in the workplace."
--Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Hooked and Indistractable “Creativity is often looked upon as some kiss from the muse, some lighting strike in the brain that’s random. Michelangelo wasn’t random, nor was Steve Jobs. Nor is Natalie Nixon in this fascinating and insightful new work on the topic.”  
-Alan Weiss, PhD, President of Summit Consulting Group; Author of Fearless Leadership and over 60 other books

The AstroTwins 2023 Horoscope: The Complete Yearly Astrology Guide for Every Zodiac Sign by Ophira Edut “A big book of fun predictions about money, love, happiness and beyond, for every sign.” —The Today Show

The Pie Life: A Guilt-Free Recipe for Success and Satisfaction by Samantha Ettus “The Pie Life is the ultimate self-improvement playbook for women who work. Having worked with thousands of women over the past two decades, best-selling author Samantha Ettus shares the secrets for how you can sustain a thriving personal and professional life at the same time.”

The Hormone Cure: Reclaim Balance, Sleep and Sex Drive; Lose Weight; Feel Focused, Vital, and Energized Naturally with the Gottfried Protocol by Sara Gottfried “The New York Times best-selling guide to hormone balance that helps women of all ages achieve increased energy, resilience, vitality, and sensuality through science-based natural therapies.”

Back Stages: Essays across Art, Performance, and Public Life by Shannon Jackson. “This anthology’s breadth of exploration exemplifies Jackson’s depth of knowledge and agility in moving confidently and with compelling insight across a range of performative practices—particularly socially-engaged forms—connecting disciplines and their histories while offering more expansive methods for their interpretation and analysis. Back Stages is an essential contribution to the field.”
—Paula Marincola, Executive Director of The Pew Center for Arts Heritage  

Organized Living: Solutions and Inspiration for Your Home (A Home Organization Book) by Shira Gill. “In Organized Living Shira invites us into a deeper conversation while still delivering upon the signature ideas, inspiration, and actionable takeaways she is known for. Through the narratives of different professional organizers featured in the book, Shira builds one universal truth: when we live with less, we create the possibility for more.”—Anita Yokota, therapist-turned designer and author of Home Therapy

“Warm, funny, and direct, Shira builds you up while helping you edit down to the best version of yourself.”—Stacy London, New York Times bestselling author of The Truth About Style

Free to Be: A Six-Week Guide to Reclaiming Your Soul by Shirin Etessam “We're often told to follow our heart; that fragile, fickle organ at the center of our physical being. What's really meant by that idiom is to follow our soul; that all-knowing, ever-wise space within all of us. But most people have been disconnected from their souls for so long, they have no idea where to find it . . . let alone how to follow it. Free to Be is a simple six-week process of liberating your soul. With easy-to-digest daily exercises, it will lead you toward a life of deep fulfillment and lasting contentment. (That is, if you let it!) If you were given a guide that could reset your life—rewrite your story—right here and now, would you? If your answer is yes, let's begin.”

Find Your Red Thread: Make Your Big Ideas Irresistible by Tamsen Webster “You have a terrific idea. It's so powerful that it could change a life, a market, or even the world. There's just one problem: others don't see its power—yet. If you truly value the possibility of your idea, then you're ready to find your Red Thread—the through line that connects your idea to your audience's hearts and minds. Renowned speaker, consultant, and TEDx idea strategist Tamsen Webster shares the same step-by-step process she's taught to hundreds of clients, helping them deliver memorable presentations, keynotes, marketing campaigns, TED talks, and more. Once you master this process, you'll be able to guide your audience through the maze of ideas and options-and through the maze of their own minds.”

Align to Millions by Tara-Nicholle Nelson “In Align to Millions, you will discover how to create, validate and grow a million-dollar business that is in radical alignment to who you really are with my revolutionary and proven Self-Mastery Method: Recalibrate, Actualize and Align. ”

24/6: Giving up Screens One Day a Week to Get More Time, Creativity, and Connection by Tiffany Shlain “I’m won over to a day with people, not screens….I tried Shlain’s idea. I highly recommend it.” —The New York Times

“Tiffany Shlain is a modern-day prophet, brilliant and incredibly funny in equal measure...24/6 is timeless and timely wisdom.” — Angela Duckworth, #1 New York Times bestselling author

We Run the Tides: A Novel by Vendela Vida “The year is probably too young to make this kind of pronouncement, but the new novel I know I'm going to be rereading in the coming months and spending a lot of time thinking about is Vendela Vida's We Run the Tides. It's a tough and exquisite sliver of a short novel whose world I want to remain lost in — and at the same time am relieved to have outgrown. We Run the Tides is set in the mid-1980s in the Sea Cliff neighborhood of San Francisco, which is perched, as its name suggests, on the very edge of the Pacific with views of the Golden Gate Bridge. In the next decade, that neighborhood will be out of reach for everyone but multi-multi-millionaires, but in the '80s some weathered funky old houses remain.” — Maureen Corrigan, Fresh Air on NPR

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