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Best Reading for Life
Inspiring, motivational books that are a must read for a mental and spiritual boost.
Table of Contents
- Let the Magic of Reading Live On!
- Here you will find:
- Books that Help You Create the Life You REALLY want!
- Your Turn!
- Books that are Spiritual Soul Food
- Your Turn!
- Books that Provide Pearls of Wisdom
- Your Turn!
- Books that Lift You Up
- Books? NO... Inspiring? YES!!
- Reader Feedback
- New Did you know? Random Facts
- New Word of the Day
Let the Magic of Reading Live On!
Books can continue to be inspiring and captivating whether you're 2 or 92.
I created this lens to share some of the books that have inspired me to change my life.
Here you will find:
- books that give you step by step guidelines to creating the life you want, complete with entertaining, memorable anecdotes. (See "The Success Principles" by Jack Canfield)
- books that that give a fresh perspective on spirituality using age-old wisdom. (See "Of Water and the Spirit" by Malidoma Patrice Some)
- books written by authors whose writing is SO CLEAR it makes you think, "Yeah, that's what I've always been trying to say!" (See "In the Meantime" by Iyanla Vanzant)
- books about the experiences of others (fictional and non-fictional) that provide practical pearls of wisdom. (See "Left to Tell" by Immaculee Ilibagiza)
- books that are great pick-me-ups. (See "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff" by Richard Carlson)
"You'll find my top 5 books for every category and my review for each... Read on!"
Books that Help You Create the Life You REALLY want!
Step by Step Guidelines to the Life of Your Dreams
The Success Principles(TM): How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
This book really lives up to its title. It is well organized, with 6 principles that truly give step by step guidelines on how to implement each. From I) the fundamentals of success (taking 100% responsibility for your life) to VI) Success Starts Now (empower yourself by empowering others), this book is definitely worth the read.
I discovered this book last year, as I was going through the stressful transition of a divorce. It helped me to keep focussed on creating positive change. It works :-) I told everyone I know about it!
Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 10/07/2008)
You Can Heal Your Life (Gift Edition)
This book will help you to identify change-worthy beliefs and habits AND give you the tools, like affirmations, that provide the catalyst for change. This also is a great gift :-)
Amazon Price: $12.21 (as of 10/07/2008)
It Works: The Famous Little Red Book That Makes Your Dreams Come True!
If you KNOW what you WANT you can HAVE IT. This is the principle that this concise, powerful little book underscores.
If it's worth being, doing or having, then it's worth writing down. It's the perfect jump start to narrowing down your goals.
Amazon Price: $3.00 (as of 10/07/2008)
Write It Down, Make It Happen: Knowing What You Want And Getting It
If you want to crystallize your goals even more, read this book.
I appreciated the examples included in this book that illustrate and reinforce how well the suggested methods work.
Amazon Price: $10.40 (as of 10/07/2008)
21 Distinctions of Wealth: Attract the Abundance You Deserve
This book is HOT OFF THE PRESSES! I was immediately drawn to the step-by-step format of this book. You can start with any one of the 21 distinctions that appeal to you most, and stick to it for 21 days (the recommended time-frame to form a habit).
So far, I'm pleased with the results. Applying #7 has brought me here to squidoo :-)
Amazon Price: $10.85 (as of 10/07/2008)
Your Turn!
Books that are Spiritual Soul Food
Talabi's Recommendations for African Spirituality 101
Roots
I'm one of the few people who didn't see the movie (it was past my bedtime). But after passing the book on my dad's shelf for years, I finally picked it up at about 11 years old and couldn't put it down until I got to the last page just over a week later.
This saga of Kunta Kinte's life and that of his descendants sparked my quest for learning more about my African heritage. Thank you Alex Haley!
Amazon Price: (as of 10/07/2008)
Tapping the Power Within: A Path to Self-Empowerment for Black Women
A close sister/friend of mine suggested this book to me about 5 years ago when I was hungry to learn more about spirituality as practiced by my Ancestors.
it's the first book that Iyanla Vanzant wrote. She tells the story of how it came about in her autobiographical account, "Yesterday I Cried".
This book includes guidance on meditation, affirmations, effective prayer and Iyanla's insights from personal experience.
Amazon Price: (as of 10/07/2008)
Of Water and the Spirit: Ritual, Magic and Initiation in the Life of an African Shaman (Arkana)
Reading this book opened my eyes to the beauty, validity and wealth of wisdom present in indigenous African culture.
Amazon Price: $10.88 (as of 10/07/2008)
Finding Soul on the Path of Orisa: A West African Spiritual Tradition
I found this amazing book on Amazon in my search to find out more about Yoruba culture and spiritual practices. Correal wrote from a personal perspective of living as an Orisa practitioner so she provided useful insight that helped me to eventually reconnect with the ways of my Ancestors.
Amazon Price: $11.01 (as of 10/07/2008)
The Core of Fire: A Path to Yoruba Spiritual Activism
Definitely a book to add to your library if you are transitioning from the status quo to embrace the substance of Yoruba culture,traditions and spirituality.
Amazon Price: $24.95 (as of 10/07/2008)
Your Turn!
Books that Provide Pearls of Wisdom
Learning from Other Peoples Experiences
In the Meantime: Finding Yourself and the Love You Want
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Amazon Price: $11.20 (as of 10/07/2008)
List Price: $14.00
Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson
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Amazon Price: $11.16 (as of 10/07/2008)
List Price: $13.95
Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust
If you feel like you just CAN'T forgive someone who has done wrong by you, READ THIS BOOK. Immaculee tells of her story of survival through the horror of the genocide in Rwanda, forgiveness toward the people who terrorized her and her family, and prospering after such a catastrophic loss.
Read it and weep... Literally!
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Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 10/07/2008)
List Price: $14.95
Yesterday, I Cried : Celebrating the Lessons of Living and Loving
If you (or someone you know) has had a hard knock life, filled with self-doubt and several people on the sidelines chiming in that, "You're not worthy!", Iyanla's account of the lessons she's learned in life about loving her Self is definitely worth reading about.
Her story just goes to show that you are who you believe you are.
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Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 10/07/2008)
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Your Turn!
Books that Lift You Up
Sometimes all you need is a little reminder...
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
My Heart Is Afraid that it will have to suffer,&qu more...1 point
Every few decades a book is published that changes the lives of its readers forever. The Alchemist is such a book. With over a million and a half copies sold around the world, The Alchemist has already established itself a...
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Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and it's all small stuff (Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Series) by Richard Carlson
Got a stress case in your life? Of course you do: more...0 points
Living with Joy: Keys to Personal Power and Spiritual Transformation (Roman, Sanaya) by Sanaya Roman
In Living with Joy, Orin teaches how to express th more...0 points
open your heart,
create what you want without struggle,
discover your life purpose,
take a quantum leap in any area,
change negatives into positives,
gain clarity in your re...
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Your Destiny Switch: Master Your Key Emotions, and Attract the Life of Your Dreams by Peggy McColl
Your Destiny Switch isn't just another self-help b more...0 points
Your Destiny Switch isn't just another self-help book. It's a powerful concept and process that can consciously and creatively transform your life. You could call it a paradigm shift in creative consciousness, a shift that speaks to your demand for a richer and more experiential engagement in your quest for growth. More than a book, Your Destiny Switch allows you to balance your key emotions in order to reach your destiny.
Peggy McColl supports this work with a wealth of reference mate...
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You've GOT to Read This Book!: 55 People Tell the Story of the Book That Changed Their Life by Jack Canfield, Gay Hendricks
There's nothing better than a book you can't put more...0 points
There's nothing better than a book you can't put down—or better yet, a book you'll never forget. This book puts the power of transformational reading into your hands. Jack Canfield, cocreator of the bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul® series, and self-actualization pioneer Gay Hendricks have invited notable people to share personal stories of books that changed their lives. What book shaped their outlook and habits? Helped them navigate rough seas? Spurred them to satisfaction and succe...
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Books? NO... Inspiring? YES!!
These kids are amazing!
Reader Feedback
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femi
Anything that contributes positively to someone's life is always great. This Lens is one of them. It is a great Lens and a great job especially being your first one. Keep it up. Posted June 29, 2008 |
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poddys
Very nice lens, great job on your first one. I see you mentioned Roots - must read it one day. I have seen the mini-series at least 3 times, it's great - very moving. 5***** for a lovely lens. Posted June 20, 2008 |
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jasmineann
Very good job on this lens. It was interesting to read your book selections. Some great recommendations there :) Posted June 20, 2008 |
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beeobrien
Great lens and great books. Posted June 20, 2008 |
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ElizabethJeanAllen
Nice job. Posted June 17, 2008 |
New Did you know? Random Facts
New Word of the Day
- implacable: Dictionary.com Word of the Day
- implacable: incapable of being pacified.
