20 Best Books On Friendship (2023 Update)

At the heart of each relationship, says mcginnis, is the friendship factor-the essential ingredient of warmth and caring. with captivating case histories and anecdotes about such famous people as george burns, howard hughes, and c. s. lewis, mcginnis shares the secret of how to love and be loved. the first edition of the friendship factor, published in 1979, has sold more than 350,000 copies.

Friendship is . . . a big welcome at the airport, wearing the same outfit by accident, letting you show off, coming to the rescue, and so much more! from lisa swerling and ralph lazar, new york times bestselling authors, famed illustrators, and the creators of happiness is . . ., this adorable gift book illustrates the very best things about friendship. the charming, make-you-smile illustrations hit just the right note and give us hundreds of reasons to appreciate our friends.

Instant #1 new york times bestselleran intimate, behind-the-scenes, richly illustrated celebration of beloved the office co-stars jenna fischer and angela kinsey's friendship, and an insiders' view of pam beesly, angela martin, and the iconic tv show. featuring many of their never-before-seen photos.receptionist pam beesly and accountant angela martin had very little in common when they toiled together at scranton's dunder mifflin paper company. but, in reality, the two bonded in their very first days on set and, over the nine seasons of the series' run, built a friendship that transcended the show and continues to this day. sharing everything from what it was like in the early days as the show struggled to gain traction, to walking their first red carpet–plus exclusive stories on the making of milestone episodes and how their lives changed when they became moms–the office bffs is full of the same warm and friendly tone jenna and angela have brought to their office ladies podcast.

Happiness expert karen salmansohn presents a colorful friendship gift book that celebrates the very best things about friends—from the silly to the supportive—all with her patented brand of humor and wit.there are millions of reasons to appreciate your friends, and this adorable gift book covers the top 50 of them! inspired by self-help guru karen salmansohn’s popular illustrated witty sayings, this humorous and stylishly designed book illustrates the sweetest, craziest, truest, and most memorable things about friendship. it’s the perfect way to let favorite friends know how much they are loved and to inspire them with words of encouragement—while making them laugh so hard they snort their caramel macchiato out their nose. it’s a fun and loving gift to give besties for birthdays, holidays, or when you feel they need some cheering on or cheering up! friends forever wherever whenever lets your friends know they're priceless, whether you've known each other for years or just recently met.this is a wonderful friendship gift book for women or teens, or even as a gift for yourself. each friendship appreciation reminder is sweet—and not too feisty—so it will appeal to friends of all ages.

Friends, make the most of your time together. a thousand instagram likes don't equal the wellness boost of one friendly hug. in our fast-paced world of glamourized busyness, social media fixation and convenience without human contact, there's nothing like putting down our devices and turning to those few special people who fill our cups, light us up, and embolden us to be our best selves–that is, our closest women friends. why not make the most of the precious time you have together and plan dates that will heal your body, nourish your spirit, and fuel your desire for personal growth? acts of friendship presents 47 activities for you and your friends to connect with each other and help one another change your lives in ways you never expected. sometimes you need a friend to tell you that you're exceptional or to applaud you when you explore a hidden talent; sometimes only a friend can remind you to slow down or nudge you to expand your concept of who you are. from take your cue (where you connect the dots to a better life) to a friendly q&a (where you learn everything you've ever wanted to know about your pals and yourself) to let's go retro (where you time travel with your friends) and more, these meaningful, fun activities are meant to energize, inspire, and rejuvenate you so that, together, you grow. authors and friends, lynne everatt, deb mangolt, and julie smethurst, looked to the research on what makes a happy, fulfilling life and designed the 47 acts of friendship accordingly. from giving to forgiving, being mindful to being active, finding joy to losing grudges, playing to journaling, gratitude to meditation, loving yourself to loving your friends, learning new things to learning new perspectives and new ways of life, these tested and true activities will generate laughter, inspiration, and expanded horizons. try them out with your friends and experience the benefits of one of the world's greatest healers: connection.

A case for friendship as a radical practice of love, courage, and trust, and seven strategies that pave the way for profound social change. but through wise relationships, it is possible to transform the barriers created by societal injustice. johnson leads us on a journey to becoming better friends by offering ways to show up for our own and each other’s liberation at every stage of a relationship. each chapter ends with a meditation or reflection practice to help readers cultivate vibrant, harmonious, revolutionary friendships. radical friendship offers a path of depth and hope and shows us the importance of working toward collective wellbeing, one relationship at a time.

"how could you do that to me?" whether it takes the form of a simple yet inexplicable estrangement or a devastating betrayal, a failed friendship can make your life miserable, threaten your success at work or school, and even undermine your romantic relationships. finally there is help. in when friendship hurts, jan yager, recognized internationally as a leading expert on friendship, explores what causes friendships to falter and explains how to mend them — or end them. in this straightforward, illuminating book filled with dozens of quizzes and real-life examples, yager covers all the bases, including: the twenty-one types of negative friends — a rogues' gallery featuring such familiar types as the blood-sucker, the fault-finder, the promise breaker, and the copycat how to recognize destructive friends as well as how to find ideal ones the e-mail effect — how electronic communication has changed friendships for both the better and the worse the misuse of friendship at work — how to deal with a co-worker's lies, deceit, or attempts at revenge how to stop obsessing about a failed friendship and much more the first highly prescriptive book to focus on the complexities of friendship, when friendship hurts demonstrates how, why, and when to let go of bad friends and how to develop the positive friendships that enrich our lives on every level. for everyone who has ever wondered about friends who betray, hurt, or reject them, this authoritative book provides invaluable insights and advice to resolve the problem once and for all.

Fun dinosaur characters teach young children all about friendship–the value of friends, how to make friends, and how to be a good friend. – with playful full-color illustrations, laurie krasny brown and marc brown help kids cope with everyday social situations and learn: who can be your friend. – how to show someone you would like to be friends. – how to handle bosses and bullies. – the best ways to be a friend and ways not to be a friend. – ways to settle an argument with a friend.

From you, i learned the importance of… included are 12 letters that invite the writer to celebrate a cherished friendship, capturing favorite memories and sharing how much that special bond means.each letter has a space to write when it was sealed and when it should be opened (will it be tomorrow or in 20 years?). seal letters with the included stickers before giving this time capsule to a dear friend!

The young readers' adaptation of the new york times bestseller no better friend–the extraordinary tale of friendship and survival between a man and a dog in world war ii.no better friend tells the incredible true story of frank williams, a radarman in britain's royal air force, and judy, a purebred pointer, who met as prisoners of war during world war ii. judy, who became the war's only official canine pow, was a fiercely loyal dog who sensed danger–warning her fellow prisoners of imminent attacks and protecting them from brutal beatings. frank and judy's friendship, an unbreakable bond forged in the worst circumstances, is one of the great recently unearthed stories of world war ii. as they discover frank and judy's story in this specially adapted text, young readers will also learn about key world war ii moments through informative and engaging sidebars, maps, photographs, and a timeline.

New york times bestseller five children meet on the first day of kindergarten. in the years that follow, they become friends and more than friends. together, they will find strength, meet challenges, face life's adventures, endure loss, face stark realities, and open their hearts. in this moving novel, #1 new york times bestselling author danielle steel traces their unforgettable journey–full of tests and trials–as three boys and two girls discover the vital bonds that will last a lifetime. friends forever gabby, billy, izzie, andy, and sean–each bursting with their own personality, strikingly different looks and talents, in sports, science, and the arts. each drawn by the magical spark of connection that happens to the young. at the exclusive atwood school, on a bright september day, starting in kindergarten they become an inseparable group known to outsiders as the big five. in this rarefied world, five families grow closer, and five children bloom beside one another, unaware of the storms gathering around them. as they turn from grade-schoolers to teenagers, seemingly perfect lives are buffeted by unraveling families, unfortunate missteps, and losses and victories great and small. and, one by one, they turn back to the big five to regain their footing and their steady course. but as they emerge from atwood and enter the college years, the way forward is neither safe nor clear. as their lives separate and diverge, the challenges and risks become greater, the losses sharper, and the right paths harder to choose, in a journey of friendship, survival, and love.

How can i help my child deal with a bully? what do i teach them about handling an on-again-off-again, not-so-friendly friend? my advice to "just be kind" isn't helping, and my child is still hurting. christina furnival, a licensed mental health therapist and mom, helps answer these questions in this charming and engaging rhyming story about a young child who successfully navigates the complexities of an unkind peer relationship. in the not-so-friendly friend, children will learn an easy and practical lesson about how to firmly and assertively – yet kindly – stand up for themselves in the face of a bully. by teaching children about the importance and value of setting boundaries for healthy friendships, this book provides children the tools they need to foster their social confidence and emotional well-being.

Bible teacher kelly needham debunks our world's constricted, narrow view of friendship and casts a richer, more life-giving, biblical vision for friendship. kelly deconstructs what scripture says about the gift of friendship and takes a closer look at the distorted view that most of us have instead. as she shares the lessons she's learned from experience, kelly paints her own glorious vision of what christian friendship could look like. – with hard-fought wisdom, a clear view of scripture, and a been-there perspective, friend-ish teaches us how to: recognize symptoms of idolatry and toxic dependency – understand and address the problems that arise in friendship–from neediness to discord – recognize when it's time to end an unhealthy friendship – find the friends you need and start to become that friend for others – join kelly as she challenges you to view your chosen family in a new light, gain a vision of friendship according to jesus, and finally enjoy friendships as god intended.

“there are times when even best friends have problems and times when you wonder who your real friends are! that's normal, but it can also be upsetting. what do i do? – why does she keep breaking promises? – are they really “just kidding?” – why is my friend being so mean? – how do i find new friends?! – why are people mean? when you've got great questions like these, you need great answers—asap! but where do you find them? right here in the girls' q&a book on friendship: 50 ways to fix a friendship without the drama50 puzzling friendship questions from real girls, each one insightfully illustrated50 clear answers to help you make your next best move25 super friend secrets from older girls5 quizzes to test your friendship skills – annie fox has written a book that gives 8–12-year-old girls the tools and confidence to handle any friendship challenge with courage, empathy and respect. because that's the kind of girl the world needs more of! – reviews“what i love about this book is that it gives older children and tweens advice that is specific to the common yet painful friendship problems many experience. a child can look at all the scenarios here, relate and then get really good advice that will help them feel better and handle their conflicts in a way that makes them feel good about themselves.”—rosalind wiseman, author of queen bees and wannabes, the book that inspired the hit movie mean girls“…the best resource i've ever seen for addressing real issues in ways that girls can genuinely hear…i'll recommend this to every girl in my practice!”—deborah gilboa, m.d. (aka ask dr. g), author of get the behavior you want…without being the parent you hate!“ …an invaluable resource for girls navigating their way through the sometimes tricky pathways of friendship…covers a wide array of scenarios and offers clear, concise and compassionate advice that will leave girls feeling empowered and resolved.”—jennifer wider, m.d., co-author of got teens?“ …a gift to girls everywhere…i would have clutched this book tight from 4th grade on, reading deep into the night for girl-courage the next day. it could earn annie fox the nobel peace prize for tempering girl warfare!”—beth onufrak, ph. fox's concrete suggestions (including what girls can actually say) are written perfectly for young girls navigating the exciting and challenging world of friendships.”—dr. amy alamar, ed. – d., author of parenting with confidence for the genius“this book is gonna change not only the way you look at relationships, but how you counsel the kids in your care.”—lynne kenney, psy. – d., co-author of bloom: helping kids blossom“as a mom of a tween girl and an educational psychologist i am excited to use this book both professionally and personally. it speaks to girls in their own language with solid advice.”—dr. kimberley palmiotto, dr i can look up my problem and get the answer!”—priscilla, age 8“i wish counselors would read this book, cause they'd understand better what it's like to be in real social situations.

Two of the nation's leading feminists and hosts of the hit podcast call your girlfriend make the bold and compelling argument that a close friendship is the most influential and important relationship a human life can contain–helping you improve as a person and in your relationships with others. now two friends, the popular podcast cohosts aminatou sow and ann friedman, elaborate on their equally messy and life-affirming big friendship in this honest and hilarious book that chronicles their first ten years in one another's lives. aminatou and ann define big friendship as a strong, significant bond that transcends life phases, geographical locations, and emotional shifts. and they should know: the two have had moments of charmed bliss and deep frustration, of profound connection and gut-wrenching alienation. they've been, at various points, inseparable companions, long-distance support providers, work wives, estranged relatives, next-of-kin, and everything in between. they have weathered life-threatening health scares, getting fired from their dream jobs, and one unfortunate thanksgiving dinner eaten in a car in a parking lot in rancho cucamonga. and they both agree: the most important part of a big friendship is making the reciprocal, firm decision to invest in one another the way you would invest in yourself. an inspiring and entertaining testament to the power of society's most underappreciated relationship, big friendship will not only validate the energy you've invested in your friendships, but also offer a guide to how these bonds are formed, challenged, and preserved.

A thought for each day from the people's friend. the friendship book celebrates all that's best in life. as you reflect over each day's reading, the friendship book will take you on a year's journey of inspirational verse and heart-warming stories complimented with colourful images of nature. a great gift for family and friends and a wonderful source of sunshine on the rainiest of days! a thought for each day from the people's friend. the friendship book celebrates all that's best in life. as you reflect over each day's reading, the friendship book will take you on a year's journey of inspirational verse and heart-warming stories complimented with colourful images of nature. a great gift for family and friends and a wonderful source of sunshine on the rainiest of days!

Find out all about what makes a good friend in this fun lift-the-flap book. find out about: making friends helps curious preschoolers learn about being a good friend and making new ones. featuring friendly child characters and familiar situations, this book shows how friends interact and how to be inclusive, make new friends and have fun. with fun flaps to lift, this is an excellent, interactive book for children and their parents and carers to share together. the recap game at the end encourages children to go back into the book and talk about what they have learned on their empathy journey. also available: animals, feelings, kindness, things that go, saving our planet, racism, families

The author of the spectacularly successful the scented room now offers an endearing little book on the nature and art of friendship, illustrated with delicate antique color engravings and prints. ohrbach's thoughtful collection of quotes on friendship and love also includes recipes and instructions for special gifts to make for friends. 45 full-color illustrations.

The author of the spectacularly successful the scented room now offers an endearing little book on the nature and art of friendship, illustrated with delicate antique color engravings and prints. ohrbach's thoughtful collection of quotes on friendship and love also includes recipes and instructions for special gifts to make for friends. 45 full-color illustrations.

Our world has diluted the meaning of friendship, but the reality is, there’s nothing like the sustaining strength of true-blue, forever friends. still, many people are convinced that they’ll never find such lifelong connections—or that they don’t need them. in this encouraging book, best-selling author and psychologist john townsend delivers hope and help for making these relationships a reality—and for making them even better if you’ve already got a “bestie.” his eight principles for building the very best kind of friendship, along with his shared experiences within his own friendships (including mistakes he’s made), will move every reader to aspire to deeper connections and to stay the course when challenges arise. townsend’s simple but profound concepts are sure to transform readers’ relationships and keep them from missing out on one of life’s greatest and most essential joys: the joy of having a best friend.