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I can understand that, Fat Freddy, especially now. I have a brother who is very on the edge and I call him frequently to try and get him to broaden his perspective--if not by reading "the Good Book" then by thinking of other things.
One experience that was not on a recent Facebook questionnaire I did called "The Bucket List" was: go to a food bank and stand in line for a bag of groceries. Having done that, I have empathy for anyone in that position.
"Younger Next Year for Women" I have read this over and over and it motivates me to eat right, live right, exercise and look forward to many long and happy years after age 50! I think it's a must read for all women. There is one for men as well.
one of the best books that changed my views of life....
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Originally Posted by AlohaMarie
Once in awhile we read a book that changes our lives. Often we pick it up to read and re-read many times over our lifetime. Let's use this thread to list books that are some of the best books we have ever read. Give the title, author and a bit of information about the book.
Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian Weiss, brianweiss.com. This book is about past life regression by a psychiatrist that used hypnotherapy to help people discover their real past, and thereby influence the present and future. Since I have been past life regressed by an associate of Dr. Weiss, I can attest to the reality of this book and the reality of past life regression.
I have shared this book with a number of people and most of the people that were open have been intrigued, to say the least.
Read Frankl's book in graduate school. It really helped me survive 12 months in Afghanistan in some of the worst living conditions that I've ever experienced in my life. Of course, no even close to the life Frankl lived, but I did use some of the things Frankle wrote about in my own life - like experiencing the joy of simple things like a flower, a sunset, or a pieceful sunrise in Afghanistan.
I also found Frankl's book valuable at the darkest time in my life.
Ayn Rand had a deep emotional impact on me, although in adulthood I see all the flaws in her thinking and pontificating. I think it was the first time I read a book about women who were the center of the book and had two or three hunky principled brilliant men waiting patiently for their relationships. Her first book, "We the Living," I think was actually her best. Maybe because I would have been born in Russia (and Jewish to boot), I really felt like, "That could have been me" complete with two hunky brilliant men. As Ms. Magazine said, "In Ayn Rand's world, you can never be too thin or too rich."
I also found "Road Less Traveled" very meaningful, especially Chapter Four "Love is Not a Feeling." I recommend it to anyone and everyone, and memorized the chapter number in case someone wants the distilled version. (It's also very helpful for people who work in a caregiving role professionally).
"Grapes of Wrath" dug a Depression-sized hole in my psyche forever, easily tapped these days.
I don't read fiction, but I imagine there's a lot there for people who do.
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