Whitney Cummings is an American stand-up comedian, actress, filmmaker, and podcaster. Wikipedia
10 Books Recommended by Whitney Cummings
1. Sapiens
“A great book about how we’ve evolved and why we have anxiety.” – Whitney Cummings (Source)
Also recommended by Bill Gates, Joe Rogan and Mark Zuckerberg
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind is a 2011 book by Yuval Noah Harari.
2. Animal Farm
“Whitney Cummings recommended this book on ‘The Tim Ferriss Show’.” (Source)
Also recommended by J. Cole
Animal Farm is a 1945 novella by George Orwell.
3. Codependent No More
“If you want to know more about codependence I would say read ‘Codependent No More‘.” – Whitney Cummings (Source)
Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself is a 1986 book by Melody Beattie.
4. The Drama of the Gifted Child
“If you’re a creative person, if you have any kind of anxiety or discomfort, just read it.” – Whitney Cummings (Source)
The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self is a 1979 book by Alice Miller.
5. The Female Brain
“It helped me to master a basic understanding of chemistry, hormones, and the amygdala, which has given me patience with myself and others.” – Whitney Cummings
The Female Brain is a 2006 book by Louann Brizendine.
6. Getting the Love You Want
“A very illuminating exploration of how we’re attracted to people who have the negative qualities of our primary caretakers.” – Whitney Cummings
Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples is a 1988 book by Harville Hendrix.
7. The Tools
“About all of the devices they have developed to help people get through blocks and have breakthroughs.” – Whitney Cummings (Source)
The Tools: 5 Tools to Help You Find Courage, Creativity, and Willpower–and Inspire You to Live Life in Forward Motion is a 2012 book by Phil Stutz and Barry Michels.
8. Super Sad True Love Story
“Super sad but very funny. Well, not super. It’s like a dystopian satire on the future.” – Whitney Cummings (Source)
Super Sad True Love Story is a 2010 novel by Gary Shteyngart.
9. The Continuum Concept
“It’s about attachment parenting.” – Whitney Cummings (Source)
The Continuum Concept: In Search of Happiness Lost is a 1975 book by Jean Liedloff.
10. The Fantasy Bond
“Helps stop your childhood from getting in the way of your adulthood.” – Whitney Cummings
The Fantasy Bond: Structure of Psychological Defenses is a 1985 book by Robert W. Firestone.
Books Written by Whitney Cummings
1. I’m Fine…and Other Lies
I’m Fine…And Other Lies is a 2017 book by Whitney Cummings.
