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Genuine Happiness: A few steps along the way
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Your Life Manual: Practical Steps to Genuine HappinessYour Life Manual: Practical Steps to Genuine Happiness by David Ambrose
Buy new: $20.95 / Used from: $23.31
Well, this is my book. The result of a lifetime of searching for answers; it offers practical ways to improve your life and happiness that have worked for me and for others. Recently was awarded a Reviewers Choice Award by respected online organization Reader Views.
The Secret Language of FeelingsThe Secret Language of Feelings by Calvin D. Banyan
Buy new: $14.95 / Used from: $9.45
By one of my mentors. Cal understands the mind like few others, and this book will help to understand that all feelings are good, have a purpose and how to decode the messages.
God Has a Dream: A Vision of Hope for Our TimeGod Has a Dream: A Vision of Hope for Our Time by Desmond Tutu
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $0.77
An amazing man and an amazing book. Regardless of your religion, the Archbishop cuts to the bone of what it is to be human. I quote him on the concept of Ubuntu in my book (see #1 above).
Happy 4 Life: Here\'s How to Do ItHappy 4 Life: Here\'s How to Do It by Bob Nozik, M.D.
Buy new: $20.50 / Used from: $2.00
Bob Nozik does a wonderful job of explaining happiness; providing real-life things we can do to further our own journey towards lifelong happiness. In countering the arguments of the sceptic Glumbunny at every turn, he adds an extra dimension for a balanced, easy to read manual and checklist for happiness.
I Have Life: Alison's Journey as Told to Marianne ThammI Have Life: Alison's Journey as Told to Marianne Thamm by Marianne Thamm
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A remarkable story of triumph over adversity and I mean adversity like you would never wish on anyone. Kidnapped, raped, disembowelled, throat slit, left for dead; yet Alison survived to inspire.
The Happiness Solution: Finding Joy And Meaning In An Upside Down WorldThe Happiness Solution: Finding Joy And Meaning In An Upside Down World by Ph.D. Alan Gettis
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From teenagers to baby boomers, in this upside down world, The Happiness Solution offers entertainment coupled with gently delivered, easily absorbed wisdom. I would like to see it as required reading in schools and colleges. It is that meaningful.
Seven Masters, One Path: Meditation Secrets from the World's Greatest TeachersSeven Masters, One Path: Meditation Secrets from the World's Greatest Teachers by John Selby
Buy new: $12.89 / Used from: $5.00
This is about more than meditation. A modern, and very readable look at age old philosophies presented to extract the essence from the masters in relatively short bites.
Po: Beyond Yes and NoPo: Beyond Yes and No by Edward de Bono
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I read this in my twenties and it had a really huge impact on my life and way of thinking. I would include it as required reading for all young adults, if I were an educational authority.
Why God Won't Go Away: Brain Science and the Biology of BeliefWhy God Won't Go Away: Brain Science and the Biology of Belief by Andrew Newberg
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $2.41
An intriguing look at the science of religion and mystical experience. Are we wired to God?
Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday LifePeace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life by Thich Nhat Hanh
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $3.90
Everything I read from this guy is an inspiration. The Zen way may be a somewhat out there for some, but the Buddhist way of seeing things, to me reinforces the essence of all spiritual teaching.
Seven Times Down, Eight Times Up: Landing On Your Feet InAn Upside Down WorldSeven Times Down, Eight Times Up: Landing On Your Feet InAn Upside Down World by Dr. Alan Gettis
Buy new: $20.00 / Used from: $44.80
I have no hesitation in recommending Seven Times Down, Eight Times Up. Learning is never as effective as when you are enjoying the lessons – and here you have the wisdom of the ages.
I Don't Want to be Your Guru, But I Have Something to SayI Don't Want to be Your Guru, But I Have Something to Say by Joyce Shafer
Buy new: $15.70 / Used from: $14.62
Short but excellent telling of what life is all about. Encompasses elements of Quantumphysics as well as the wisdom of the ages. See my review on this book. Highly recommended!
Teach Yourself to MeditateTeach Yourself to Meditate by Eric Harrison
Buy new: $14.11 / Used from: $3.22
An excellent and easy to follow book for the meditation beginner. To my mind, meditation is a process missing from Western civilization for way too long.
Why People Don't Heal and How They CanWhy People Don't Heal and How They Can by Caroline Myss
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $1.99
A wonderful book that illustrates the power we have over our own lives either positive or negative. We will be what we believe we are. Change your perspective and you change your life.
Autobiography of a Yogi: with bonus CDAutobiography of a Yogi: with bonus CD by Paramahansa Yogananda
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The classic introduction to Eastern mysticism. Although not an especially easy read for Westerners, it is recommended for anyone wanting to explore alternative thoughts, philosophies and religions.