We asked doctors across Louisiana to give us their top book recommendations — and they delivered:
"Delay, Don't Deny" by Gin Stephens
In his second edition of his 2016 book, Gin Stephens further explores the importance of intermittent fasting. In this book, published in 2024, readers will learn the science behind intermittent fasting, the importance of the clean fast and how to develop an intermittent fasting plan that works for each lifestyle.
"The Artist’s Way" by Julia Cameron
This book, published in 1992, was written to help people with artistic creative recovery by teaching techniques and exercises to assist people in gaining self-confidence in harnessing their creative talents and skills.
—Recommended by Caroline Helm, a licensed therapist and creative counselor in Lafayette
"The Servant Leader" by James Autry
Servant leadership — the idea that managing with respect, honesty, love, and spirituality empowers employees — helps individuals answer that calling. Bestselling author and former Fortune 500 executive James A. Autry reveals the servant leader’s tools, a set of skills and ideals that will transform the way business is done. It helps leaders nurture the needs and goals of those who look to them for leadership.
—Recommended by Dr. Steve Nelson, the chancellor of LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans
"Parenting with Love and Logic" by Foster W. Cline
This parenting book shows parents how to raise self-confident, motivated children who are ready for the real world. Learn how to parent effectively while teaching children responsibility and growing their character.
Establish healthy control through easy-to-implement steps without anger, threats, nagging or power struggles.
—Recommended by Katie Fetzer, a mental health counselor in Baton Rouge
"The Creative Habit" by Twyla Tharp
All it takes to make creativity a part of life is the willingness to make it a habit. It is the product of preparation and effort, and is within reach of everyone. The Creative Habit provides 32 practical exercises based on the lessons Twyla Tharp has learned in her remarkable 35-year career.
—Recommended by Caroline Helm, a licensed therapist and creative counselor in Lafayette
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