Esther Perel is a psychotherapist and bestselling author renowned for her work on contemporary relationships and desire. She gained international recognition through her books and popular podcast "Where Should We Begin?," where she counsels real couples. Her approach draws on psychology, philosophy, and her multilingual background to illuminate how people navigate love and commitment.
22 Books Recommended by Esther Perel
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The book Iβve probably gifted the most is [this book], since Iβm 16.
Also recommended by: Dustin Moskovitz, Ev Williams, Sam Altman, Aniela Gregorek, Bryan Johnson, Chelsea Handler, Chip Conley, Alastair Humphreys, Daniel Pink, Dave Elitch, David Blaine, Patrick Bet David, Emma Watson, Fedor Holz, Jim Kwik, Jimmy Fallon, Jocko Willink, Jordan Peterson, Lex Fridman, Maria Popova, Mark Manson, Michael Gervais, Michael Hyatt, Pewdiepie, Phil Jackson, Robin Black, Ryan Holiday, Shane Parrish, Simon Sinek, Steve Kerr, Terry Crews, Tom Bilyeu, Tony Robbins, Turia Pitt, Derek Sivers
Crime and Punishment
10 people recommendedYou can reread the Russians. They are timeless.
Also recommended by: Brian Dean, Christopher Hitchens, Ernest Hemingway, Jack Edwards, Jim Carrey, Jim Cramer, Jordan Peterson, Larry King, Pewdiepie

Nonviolent Communication
5 people recommendedI think that this book is a classic for anyone who is thinking relationships.
Also recommended by: Dustin Moskovitz, Neil Strauss, Satya Nadella, Derek Sivers

Sex at Dawn
5 people recommendedEsther Perel suggested this book as an answer to "What are some [resources] for couples who want to explore having a more βmonogamishβ relationship?
Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant, Aubrey Marcus, Joe Rogan, Noah Kagan
You Can Be Right (or You Can Be Married)
3 people recommendedI felt as if [the author] were eavesdropping in my office. A grand reportage of marriage and its discontents.
Also recommended by: Aj Jacobs, Elizabeth Gilbert
If This Is a Man and The Truce
2 people recommendedOne of the most powerful books one ought to read.
Also recommended by: David Blaine
Love Rules
2 people recommendedFor those looking for a smart, no-bullshit, effective guide to finding love.
Also recommended by: Sarah Jessica Parker
Fighting for Your Marriage
On its surface, itβs a book about marriage of course, but you just go one layer deeper and itβs a study of the underlying issues that shape the way that we relate.
How to Fix a Broken Heart
Provides the validation, comfort, and hope anyone who is heartbroken desperately needs.
Sync Your Relationship, Save Your Marriage
recommended 2xYou must take the time, read this timely book and find out how you can redeem your relationship from the time crunch.
You must take the time, read this timely book and find out how you can redeem your relationship from the time crunch.
The Return of Desire
recommended 2xProbes the intricacies of female sexuality with subtle depth and understanding.
Probes the intricacies of female sexuality with subtle depth and understanding.