Books
Books that explore psychology, self-awareness, emotional life, and the search for meaning. Written to deepen understanding and inspire personal growth.
The Psychology of Being Human
A lifetime of psychological inquiry, brought together.
This book brings decades of teaching, writing, and study into a single psychological framework for understanding how people think, feel, form identity, and make meaning.
It serves as the foundational framework that underpins the work presented here.
The Psychology of Dawson’s Creek
The Psychology of Dawson's Creek: Love, Identity, and Growth in Capeside explores the emotional and psychological journeys of its characters through frameworks like Erikson’s stages and attachment theory, offering fresh insights into love, identity, and personal growth across adolescence.
Conspiracy Theorists and Those Who Love Them
Conspiracy Theorists and Those Who Love Them by RJ Starr offers a compassionate guide to maintaining connection across differing worldviews. Focusing on empathy, emotional drivers, and practical tools like active listening, it helps readers navigate relationships without losing respect or understanding.
Public Outrage
Public Outrage: Why Bad Behavior is on the Rise explores the psychological and cultural roots of increasing public incivility. Examining social media, disconnection, and declining etiquette, it offers solutions for fostering respect, emotional intelligence, and a more civil society.
Book of Blame
Book of Blame explores why we blame others to protect the ego and avoid responsibility—and how this damages relationships and growth. RJ Starr offers practical tools for shifting toward accountability through communication, emotional regulation, and self-awareness.