Ayelet Waldman Non-Fiction books in order

Five memoirs and essay collections including Bad Mother and A Really Good Day, exploring motherhood, mental health, psychedelic therapy, and criminal justice with radical honesty.

Jennifer Ryan (Chilbury Ladies Choir)

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Bad Mother 2009 Ayelet Waldman Buy
2 Ayelet Waldman Quotes 2016 Ayelet Waldman Buy
3 A Really Good Day 2017 Ayelet Waldman Buy
4 Kingdom of Olives and Ash 2017 Ayelet Waldman Buy
5 Inside This Place, Not of It 2017 Ayelet Waldman Buy

Waldman’s non-fiction is marked by fearless self-disclosure and willingness to challenge social norms. A Really Good Day chronicles her month using microdoses of LSD to manage treatment-resistant mood disorder, combining personal experience with research into psychedelic therapy and drug policy. Bad Mother pushes back against impossible standards for mothers, arguing that women are judged by contradictory expectations that serve no one. Her work consistently connects personal experience to larger social issues, particularly around women’s lives and criminal justice reform.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Ayelet Waldman Non-Fiction series?

There are 5 books in the Ayelet Waldman Non-Fiction series, published between 2009 and 2017.

What is the first book in the Ayelet Waldman Non-Fiction series?

The first book in the Ayelet Waldman Non-Fiction series is Bad Mother, published in 2009.

What subjects does Ayelet Waldman cover in her non-fiction?

Waldman’s non-fiction tackles controversial subjects including her experience microdosing LSD to treat depression (A Really Good Day), challenging conventional ideas about maternal devotion (Bad Mother), and advocating for criminal justice reform. Her essays combine personal narrative with research and social critique.

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