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15 Books to Read After a Love Failure

Going through a love failure can be one of the most difficult experiences in life. It can be hard to know how to cope with the pain, sadness, and anger that come with it. Sometimes, the best way to heal is to read a book that can offer you support, understanding, and inspiration.

Here are 15 books that I recommend for anyone who is going through a love failure:

**1. ** The Breakup Notebook by Susan Piver

This book is a practical guide to getting through a breakup. It provides step-by-step instructions on how to deal with the emotional pain, how to move on, and how to find love again.

**2. ** It’s Called a Breakup Because It’s Broken by Carrie Fisher

This book is a funny and honest account of Fisher’s own experiences with love and loss. She offers her insights on how to deal with the pain of a breakup and how to find your way back to happiness.

**3. ** The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck

This classic book offers sage advice on how to live a meaningful life. It can be helpful for anyone who is going through a difficult time, including a love failure.

**4. ** Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

This book is a memoir of Frankl’s experiences in a concentration camp during World War II. It is a powerful story of hope and resilience that can offer comfort and inspiration to anyone who is struggling.

**5. ** The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

This book is a story about a young shepherd who travels the world in search of treasure. It is a tale of self-discovery and following your dreams that can be helpful for anyone who is looking for a new beginning.

**6. ** Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

This book is a memoir of Gilbert’s journey of self-discovery after her divorce. She travels to Italy, India, and Indonesia in search of love, purpose, and happiness. It is an inspiring story that can help anyone who is looking for a new start.

**7. ** Wild by Cheryl Strayed

This book is a memoir of Strayed’s solo hike on the Pacific Crest Trail. It is a story of courage, strength, and survival that can be helpful for anyone who is going through a difficult time.

**8. ** The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion

This book is a memoir of Didion’s year after the death of her husband. It is a raw and honest account of grief that can offer comfort and understanding to anyone who has lost a loved one.

**9. ** A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis

This book is a collection of Lewis’s essays on grief after the death of his wife. It is a moving and insightful exploration of the pain of loss that can be helpful for anyone who is grieving.

**10. ** The Velvet Rage by Alan Downs

This book is a guide for gay men who are struggling with internalized homophobia. It can be helpful for anyone who is feeling shame or self-loathing after a love failure.

**11. ** Daring Greatly by Brené Brown

This book is about the power of vulnerability. It can be helpful for anyone who is afraid to open up after a love failure.

**12. ** The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown

This book is about accepting yourself for who you are. It can be helpful for anyone who is feeling lost or alone after a love failure.

**13. ** The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris

This book is about how to overcome negative thinking and live a more fulfilling life. It can be helpful for anyone who is struggling to cope with the pain of a breakup.

**14. ** The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion by Christopher Germer and Kristin Neff

This book is about how to be kind to yourself. It can be helpful for anyone who is feeling down or ashamed after a love failure.

**15. ** Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends on It by Kamal Ravikant

This book is about the importance of self-love. It can be helpful for anyone who is looking to heal after a love failure.

Conclusion

These are just a few of the many great books that can help you heal after a love failure. There is no one right book for everyone, so it is important to find one that speaks to you. Reading a book can be a great way to process your emotions, gain understanding, and find hope.