Peter Attia’s 2018 Reading List

The 9 books Peter Attia recommended in 2018, with the reasons in their own words. See all the books Peter Attia recommends.

9 books recommended in 2018

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction

by Gabor Maté

On the personal front, I just finished a book about addictive behavior, In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts, and it’s simultaneously upsetting and illuminating.

Source: A big predictor of heart disease risk that most doctors don't screen for

The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea

by Bob Burg, John David Mann

One of my patients gave me a book, The Go-Giver, which is a super-quick read and is already a book I’ve gifted a few times.

Source: Fat, cancer, discomfort, and giving · Also recommended by 2 others

I Don’t Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression

by Terrence Real

This week, I’m moved to share one of the most important books I’ve read, reread, and gifted to many friends: I Don’t Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression.

Source: I don't want to talk about it...

Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts

by Annie Duke

I’m reading a great book, Thinking in Bets, by Annie Duke (highly recommend if you have not read it).

Source: Thinking in bets · Also recommended by 5 others