+1 to Coders at Work. That book does an excellent job of showing the human side of programming. I think too many people approach the industry thinking program

+1 to Coders at Work. That book does an excellent job of showing the human side of programming. I think too many people approach the industry thinking programmers are god-like deities who have an unlimited amount of time and brain power. Coders at Work does a great job breaking down the "imposter syndrome" plaguing new people coming into the industry.