Jane McGonigal's Book Recommendations

Jane McGonigal is a renowned game designer and author, celebrated for her pioneering work in the field of alternate reality games and their positive impact on mental health. She holds a Ph.D. in Performance Studies from the University of California, Berkeley. McGonigal's influential book, "Reality is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World," explores how game design principles can solve real-world problems. Her subsequent book, "SuperBetter," offers strategies for harnessing the power of games to overcome personal challenges. As a speaker and advocate, McGonigal continues to inspire innovation in how we perceive and utilize gaming in everyday life.

Books in the Collection

Finite and Infinite Games

James Carse

The Willpower Instinct

Kelly McGonigal

Suffering Is Optional

Cheri Huber

The Grasshopper - Third Edition

Bernard Suits

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