10 Reviews: Best Motivational Books After Breakup (Apr 2024)

This work of literature will envelop you in its gloomy atmosphere. The Vegetarian is a fable in the vein of Metamorphosis about a woman who ends her relationship with her own body. There is a thread of romance weaved throughout the story but be assured that it is just as frightening as the majority of the novel. The topics of physical autonomy, eating disorders, despair, and suicide are all covered in this article, so check it out if you’re interested.

"I love this book so much. Han Kang perfectly depicts the loneliness and isolation that abuse leaves on a person. Absolute genius"

by Hunter Schwartz

For many people, breaking up with someone might reveal how much of a hold they had on their relationship due to a tale they were telling themselves. In Bell Hooks’ book, she explores the influence that stories about romantic love play in your decision-making. Moreover, this nonfiction book is full of feminist head-bobbers and innovative frameworks for going forward even with a distractible mind.

"Awesome read!!! Very enlightening."

by Miss Lucky

You might assume that self-help books scream “scam,” but this book altered that because it promises to fix nothing. Susan Piver, a meditation instructor and Buddhist monk, explains how to sit with the sorrow of a shattered heart through the lens of Buddhism. In addition, there are philosophical and practical aspects to this book as well. You can finish this book within a seven-day self-imposed retreat. 

"For someone who is going through her worst blindsided breakup, this book as been an immense help in learning how to love myself and pick myself back up. 1000% recommend."

by Noelie

It’s quite an accomplishment that this book was able to keep your attention during the difficult weeks following the end of a relationship. Although it does not center on a breakup, it does revolve around the themes of longing for someone who plays mind games with you and does not provide what you require in return. In addition to being extremely intelligent and funny, it is written in that somewhat snarky feminine voice.

"Page turner and loved the raw emotion and sharp wit of the author. Highly recommend as a great read & leaves you wanting more."

by melissa komaroff

The best way to get over a breakup sometimes is to read about someone else’s suffering, and this incredibly depressing and compelling page-turner fits that description. The main character, Jude, experiences pretty much everything unpleasant that can happen to a protagonist throughout the course of the book, which follows a group of four friends over several decades. Additionally, readers who have a history of abuse or self-harm may find this book to be distressing.

"... I adored this book. I sobbed. I raged. It put me through more emotions than I could handle at once. This was my first read for 2022, and it did not disappoint me at all."

by Ezra

If you’re going through the withdrawal symptoms of love addiction and haven’t read The Pisces by Melissa Broder yet, you definitely should. This book is anything but a light and fluffy read, even if there is a tender romance developing between the protagonist and her merman rebound. People who relish the opportunity to reflect on the mere concept of getting away from it all will find this to be the perfect vacation spot.

"I loved this more than I ever expected I would. So many contemporary, popular novels are hollow and basic. This was not that. Funny and weird and deep! So good."

by NR

This is a Buddhist book that will guide you through the process of sitting with anger. The Zen teacher Tchit Nhat Hanh is the author of a number of publications that will be helpful to those who have suffered a heartbreak; however, the book Anger may be the most helpful of all of his writings. It will serve you well to have the ability to engage with this emotion and to reframe the way in which you could be directing anger at your ex-partner.

"Amazing information on mindfulness as a means to healing. Highly recommend this book, very detailed stories to follow for peace of mind."

by Maria C Rodriguez

When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron is a classic for a reason, and you should be aware of this if you want to improve your capacity to sit with your sadness and allow it to pass through you without interfering with your life. This book, as the title of the book, indicates, focuses on the ways to redefine how you think about moments in your life when things break apart, and questions the need to quickly move on from such situations. 

"I love this book and have recommended it to several people. I think it's a life changing read and a way to practice gentleness and self-acceptance."

by T Hunter

If you want to become lost in a bright and melancholy mind, pick up a copy of Charlotte Shane’s Prostitute Laundry. A compilation of emails she’s sent with the same subject line over the years. Prostitute Laundry focuses on the aftermath of a breakup, including the feelings and effects. It is highly recommended if you want to learn about female sexuality while also having a wonderful time reading it.

"... This is an intimate and thoughtful collection that is well-served by the letter format and that readers of memoir, humor, and stories about falling into and out of love will definitely fall for."

by AlanaKM

This anthology of short stories doesn’t have a bad thing at all. It is incredibly feminist and somewhat unsettling. However, it’s also hilarious and full of stories that frequently read like warning parables, like the traditional tale of the woman whose head is attached to her neck by a ribbon. Therefore, its dark humor will have you grinning one second and then punching you in the heart the next.

"I could not put this collection down! What an incredible voice and a chilling cohort of stories. This one will mess you up in the absolute best way <3"

by joeligga