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booklistComprehensive BooklistHere's a long list of all the books that are recommend on this sight. Yes, I have read them all, at least once, some I have read over 20 times. (I'm still learning from them!) Yes, you will find some of these books listed under more than one section. If they belong there, I listed them there!
Compassion/EmpathyIf Only He Knew, by Gary Smalley This book truly helped me and my wife set the stage for a better marriage at home. I needed it's help. Please Understand Me by Marilyn Bates and David Keirsey This brings out the best of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, known as the MBTI. This told why others didn't relate to what I was saying! Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, by John Gray I can't argue his theory as to why we are the way we are, AND I found myself both laughing and agreeing as to the wisdom in here. So did my wife! GrowthThe Prayer of Jabez, by Bruce Wilkinson This makes a powerful point, and offers you a radical way of thinking about your Creator and you! The sequel, "Secrets of the Vine" is also powerful, explaining the process of pruning! The third book, "A Life God Rewards" shows you how what you do in this life has a major impact on your life after death! The Magic of Thinking Big, by David J. Schwartz Powerfully written, it made a lasting impression and change in my life. How about you? The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey The best book anywhere on how to change for the better, and why it is a good idea to even try to be more than you are now. The Spirit of the Disciplines, by Dallas Willard Powerful book on the reason and attitude of undertaking spiritual steps, about getting a better understanding of our spiritual side. Celebration of Discipline, by Richard Foster A great book outlining the value and 'how to' of the spiritual disciplines. Don't go overboard on them, but don't ignore them, either. Anyway: The Paradoxical Commandments The world is a mess, but find personal meaning anyway! If Life is a Game, These are the Rules Ten Rules for Being Human as introduced in Chicken Soup for the Soul InspirationJesus Freaks Learn about the price that some pay for their convictions, and see how easy you have it in your life! Greatest Salesman In The World, by Og Mandino Going through the scrolls in this story helped me during a tough time. Try them, you may find it very uplifting as I did! Magic of Thinking Big, by David J. Schwartz Powerfully written, it made a lasting change in my life. How about you? The Return of the Prodigal Son, by Henri Nouwen Wow. This is not 'get-fired-up' inspirational, but inspirational in that it took me deeper, and gave me more hope as a result, than ANYTHING I have ever read. I had to read it slow, but boy was my heart going fast! The Road Less Traveled, by Scott Peck This also took me deeper, and helped me want to get off the 'wider' and more popular road that many travel. My individuality grew stronger after reading this book, even though I left the "anchovies" on the shelf. The Gift of Acabar, by Og Mandino and Buddy Kaye. A great story, about what many of us desire to learn and accept! LeadershipSpiritual Leadership: moving People on to God's Agenda. This is one of the greatest books on leading other people that I have ever read, or given to friends as a gift. Bringing Out the Best in People I've used this as a manager, naval leader, counselor, father, and co-worker. This is very good stuff! How to Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie I have given away over 50 copies of this one over the years. Impressive book. It is well written and very easy to read. Just take your time doing so. First, Break All the Rules Published by the Gallup Poll Organization. This is the largest study of its kind ever taken, showing "What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently" This is a HUGE study of the world's greatest managers and what they do differently. If you are a great manager, this will reinforce what you already know. If you are normal, or mediocre, this may help you wake up! Greatest Salesman in The World, by Og Mandino Some say that leadership starts within. Well, if so, this book may be the key. Going through the scrolls in this story helped me during a tough time. Helping OthersThe Art of Helping, by Robert R. Carkhuff If they need a listener, if you want to help them through tough calls, this is it! Bringing Out the Best in People, by Alan Loy McGinnis I've used this as a manager, naval leader, counselor, father, and co-worker. Very good stuff! BefriendingThe Friendship Factor It explains what people that have many friends do to be that way! I wanted to learn! How to Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie Systematic, organized, detailed. All those things I am not by nature. This goes over many things, and has sold millions of copies worldwide. I often re-read it, but not often enough! The Art of Helping If they need a listener, if you want to help them through tough calls, this is it! Here's how to help them AND help them keep being responsible, too! Meaning or Purpose in LifeMan's Search for Meaning, by Viktor Frankl Read what this psychologist learned while in Nazi death camps about people, when they truly had lost everything. What he observed was awful, what he learned, and passes on to us, is powerful! The Go-Getter: A Story That Tells You How To Be One, by Peter B. Kyne If self-pity is tempting for you, here is a story about someone who didn't go down that path. If you want to read about persistence, here's the book for you! Wow! Psycho-Cybernetics, by Maxwell Maltz Did you know that an air-to-air missile is off-target 100% of the time while enroute to its target? Sounds like me! Yet it strikes the target almost all the time. It's not being off-target that is the issue, it's what you do when you find out you are off-target that matters! Read this to find out how and why! The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen R. Covey The best book anywhere on how to change for the better, and why it is a good idea to even try to be more than you are now. This book organizes your thoughts and efforts in a wonderfully simple way. This makes sense, and was a big help! Anyway: The Paradoxical Commandments The world is a mess, but find personal meaning anyway! The Purpose Driven Life, by Rick Warren Once you realize why you are here, and take on the task for which you have been designed, everything changes for the better AND you realize it! Tough TimesThat's How the Light Gets In, by Donald Harris The international spiritual movement that this book is about changed me forever. I have been involved with them for years. The Go-Getter: A Story That Tells You How To Be One, by Peter B. Kyne If self-pity is tempting for you, here is a story about someone who didn't go down that path. Wow! Greatest Salesman in The World, by Og Mandino Going through the scrolls in this story helped me during a tough time. Man's Search for Meaning, by Viktor Frankl Read what this psychologist learned while in Nazi death camps about people, when they truly had lost everything. You think you have it tough? He had it tougher! Touchstones: Daily Meditations for Men This has helped me to slow down and give others (and me) more of a chance, teaching me that there was more to being me than I understood from my upbringing. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen R. Covey The best book anywhere on how to change for the better, and why it is a good idea to even try to be more than you are now. Serenity: A Companion to 12 Step Recovery. Boy, does this fill some gaps between the 12 step movement and the church-going movement. The fastest growing groups in the world do not recruit, and nobody wants to join. GO FIGURE! Twelve Step RecoveryAlcoholics Anonymous: The big book that helped guide this amazing movement. 12 Steps and 12 Traditions: A pamphlet listing these cornerstones The Big Book: (This file was created and distributed with permission from the General Services Office of Alcoholics Anonymous. This plain ASCII text file contains all of the material previous to and including the first 11 chapters.) Codependent No More How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself Codependent's Guide to the Twelve Steps How to find the right program for you and apply each of the twelve steps toyour own issues. Codependency: A Christian Perspective Breaking free from the hurt and manipulation of dysfuncitonal relationships. The Twelve Steps for Christians This book helps those with Christian beliefs to use the 12 steps for spiritual growth. The Gospel and the Twelve Steps Developing a Closer Relationship with Jesus, by Martin Davis, a marriage and family therapist. The Path to Serenity A powerful book by the world-famous Minirth-Meier clinic staff. Touchstones A book of Daily Meditations for men based on the twelve step programs. This is a wonderful book, which I used for over five years in a row! Steps to a New Beginning Leading Others to Christ Through the 12 Step process. No, it is not a requirement to become a "Christian" in order to stay sober. For some, it helps. Anyway: The Paradoxical Commandments The world is a mess, but find personal meaning anyway! If Life is a Game, These are the Rules Ten Rules for Being Human as introduced in Chicken Soup for the Soul Judeo-Christian SpiritualityThe Return of the Prodigal Son So powerful and deep that I could only read a few pages at a time! The Prayer of Jabez Wow! This puts it into words so much better than I ever could! Then there's the sequel, a very powerful and well written "Secrets of the Vine". Classic Christianity Lost centuries ago, can it be resurrected before it's too late? I think so! Celebration of the Disciplines The attitude to take if you want to reduce your self-centered focus. It helped me greatly over the years. Spirit of the Disciplines Great companion to the above book, they were a one-two punch to my gut! Experiencing God I can tell why so many have sold! This non-traditional view of being with God is right up my alley! The Ten Commandments By popular (2nd only to Rush Limbaugh in audience) talk-show host, Dr. Laura Schlessinger. This is a very practical guide to why it is important to have a standard to live up to. God's Greatest Secrets This daily devotional kicked me in the teeth in a very pleasant way. I owe this author very much, and pay him back by letting you in on the secrets! My Utmost for His Highest This daily devotional, especially when combined with the one above, really helps me to see things very differently, and better! Serenity This 12-step companion New Testament is powerful, and available for free through this link! Celebrate the Feasts. This wonderful book covers the Jewish "High Holy Days" or "Feasts". It explains their significance in history, the materials you need to celebrate them and all the details. Some say that an understanding of these feasts is the key to the Messiah's return. He fulfilled the spring feasts on His first visit, TO THE DAY, and may be set to fulfill the autumn feasts in the same fashion. Black Elk Speaks No, this is NOT Judeo-Christian. But look closely at some of his statements, and see the relationship! The Pursuit of God by A. W. Tozer If you want to find God in your daily life, start pursuing Him! A Violent Grace by Michael Card. Don't think the grace of God is cheap, or this book will blow you away! Politics and EconomicsThe Fair Tax Book This book fully explains both the pros and cons of the Fair Tax, a proposed replacement for the current income tax in America. Life's TidbitsMan's Search for Meaning, by Viktor Frankl This psychologist's observations as a death-camp prisoner are amazing. He truly made the best of a bad situation. I benefited from his sharing from the laboratory of life. Classic Christianity, by Bob George What is now in many churches is not what this book sees as the best. I agree. I believe that God also agrees. The Screwtape Letters, by C. S. Lewis I have read this book every 4 years as recommended by the person that loaned it to me. It changed over time from being hilariously funny, to perceptive, to revealing, to thoughtful, ... If Life is a Game, These are the Rules Ten Rules for Being Human as introduced in Chicken Soup for the Soul Anyway: The Paradoxical Commandments The world is a mess, but find personal meaning anyway! |
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