RECOMMENDED READING

Here is a list of excellent books which can inspire and move you in your personal work. All are worth reading! We will add more as we happen upon them. Some comments have been added where books were especially meaningful to us.

YOU JUST DON’T UNDERSTAND by Deborah Tannan, PhD.

-an excellent study in linguistics and the effect of communication styles on relationship development. Well written and interesting.

SEVEN SPIRITUAL LAWS OF SUCCESS by Depak Chopra, MD.

-excellently written, and a quick read.

IN THE SPIRIT OF BUSINESS by Robert Roskind

-exploration of honoring spirit in business. Worth reading.

THE MEDICINE WOMAN’S GUIDE TO BEING IN BUSINESS FOR YOURSELF by Carol Bridges

-Nuts and bolts book for people thinking of beginning a small business. Encourages self-understanding and honesty.

CROSSING THE UNKNOWN SEA, WORK AS A PILGRIMAGE OF IDENTITY by David Whyte

-an exploration of the way moving into one's work increases self-knowledge and enriches life.

Personal Growth/ Living in the "Now":

THE POWER OF NOW by Eckhart Tolle

ANATOMY OF THE SPIRIT by Carolyn Myss, PhD

Dr. Myss is an amazing writer, and all of her works are well reading. This one and the ones listed below are must-reads for anyone interested in psychology and emotional health.

WHY PEOPLE DON’T HEAL AND HOW THEY CAN by Carolyn Myss, PhD.

-explores what happens when people are unable to let go of hurt, or get secondary gain from illness. Well worth reading.

SACRED CONTRACTS by Carolyn Myss, PhD.

-a more spiritual text, involving life choices. Interesting.

YOU CAN BE HAPPY NO MATTER WHAT by Richard Carlson, PhD.

-simple, straightforward advice for living your life in peace. A great little book, and a quick read.

PRACTICAL INTUITION by Laura Day

-a more spiritual book on intuition. Interesting

BEFORE YOU THINK ANOTHER THOUGHT by Bruce L. Doyle III

-another short little book packed with good advice--about how our thoughts influence our actions.

CREATING LOVE by John Bradshaw,

An excellent text, as all of Dr. Bradshaw's books are--very deep and rich, about creating meaningful relationships in all areas of our lives.

LIVING DELIBERATELY by Harry Palmer

REAL MAGIC by Wayne Dyer, PhD

-another gem from Dr. Dyer. Read it!

EXCUSE ME, YOUR LIFE IS WAITING by Lynn Grabhorn

-an excellent book about resolving issues and moving on with life.

THE MYTHIC PATH by David Feinstein, PhD. And Stanley Krippner, PhD.

ILLUMINATA by Marianne Williamson

-a beautiful collection of meditations and prayerful readings. Very inspiring. Well-written.

THERE’S A SPIRITUAL SOLUTION TO EVERY PROBLEM by Wayne Dyer, PhD.

-there is also a videotape and audio-series of this work. All are well worth reading or watching. I recommend all of Dr. Dyer's books. They are wonderful and inspiring reading.

SABBATH, RESTORING THE SACRED RHYTHM OF REST, by Wayne Muller

-This is one of the most beautiful books I have read, which honors the practice of rest, and explores the deep value of sacred rest.

A WOMAN’S WORTH by Marianne Williamson

-an excellent book. Thoughtful and rich.

THE HEALING OF AMERICA by Marianne Williamson

-Very inspiring and healing. Ms. Williamson is an excellent writer, and her books address many of the difficult situations in today's world.

EVERYDAY GRACE by Marianne Williamson

-beautiful..anything by Ms. Williamson is worth reading.

SIMPLE ABUNDANCE: A DAYBOOK OF COMFORT AND JOY by Sarah ban Breathnach

-Together with her book, SOMETHING MORE (listed below), beautiful day-books, with much to offer thoughtful readers.

SOMETHING MORE: EXCAVATING YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF by Sarah ban Breathnach

-offers a method of exploring significant life events in a way that allows healing and insight.

MY GRANDFATHER'S BLESSINGS,STORIES OF STRENGTH, REFUGE AND BELONGING by Rachel Naomi Remen, MD.

-this book, and her KITCHEN TABLE WISDOM, offer short stories of sweet, inspirational, poignant character. Lovely.

Health Issues:

WOMEN'S BODIES, WOMEN'S WISDOM by Christiane Northrup, MD

-an excellent resource book for total woman's health.

REINVENTING MEDICINE by Larry Dossey M.D.

-looks beyond physical and connects body, mind and spirit in health care. A good book.

FIT FROM WITHIN by Victoria Moran

-a book about healthy eating and breaking the dieting roller-coaster.

CIRCLE OF HEALTH by Caryn Lea Summers, RN

LOVE, MEDICINE, AND MIRACLES by Bernie Seigel, MD

-classic about self-healing and surviving life-threatening illness. A must-read for nurses!

PEACE, LOVE AND HEALING by Bernie Seigel, MD

-yet another wonderful book about healing.

Don't miss the three "SWEET POTATO QUEENS" books! They are priceless!

THE SWEET POTATO QUEENS BOOK OF LOVE

GOD SAVE THE SWEET POTATO QUEENS and

THE SWEET POTATO QUEENS BIG-ASS COOKBOOK AND FINANCIAL

PLANNER by Jill Conner Browne

-You will laugh till your sides hurt! And remember, laughter heals illness!!

Anything by Elizabeth von Arnim is delightful:

THE ENCHANTED APRIL

THE PASTOR'S WIFE

ONE SOLITARY SUMMER

ELIZABETH AND HER GERMAN GARDEN

Jan Karon's MITFORD SERIES, are also memorable and wonderful reading-follows the stories of lives of folks in the little town of Mitford, over the years. You get hooked on them!

AT HOME IN MITFORD

A LIGHT IN THE WINDOW

OUT TO CANAAN

A COMMON WEDDING