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Good Books
For The Seeker
The books listed here are not the ones everyone is talking about.. We miss beautiful jewels sometimes by looking for the latest best sellers. We leave behind books that were written in times past that have answers to our problems today. Check out some of my favorites below. Included are some newer releases as well.
The written word is powerful. It can bring hope, and help. It can build up or tear down. Choose wisely the authors who feed you.
"There are essentially two things that will make
us wiser: the books we read and the people we meet."
Charlie Jones, author, motivational speaker
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"A person who doesn’t read is no better off than a person who cannot read.”
Anonymous
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Just Enought Light For The Step I'm On
by Stormie Omartian
Are you discouraged with life? Does you life seem to be leading nowhere? Stormie Omartian tells of how out-of-control her life was until she found the answer. Then she proceeds to give the answer to all of life's problems. Try it, you'll like it!
Naked Fruit
by Elisa Morgan
Christians are supposed to bear fruit. Our fruit shows there has been growth since we started our faith walk. This book covers all aspects of living the joyful life. This is a very worth while, easy to read book!
Attitude 101
by John C. Maxwell
This little book has only 97 pages, but is a reader-friendly guidebook to being a better leader whether you lead a business, a family, a sports team or a group of volunteers.Mr.Maxwell's book is all about helping people become equipped with the right kind of attitude. Warning: this book could cause life changes!
The Walk Out Woman (WhenYour Heart is Empty and Your Dreams Are Lost)
by Dr. Steve Stephens and Alice Gray
Are you thinking about walking out of your marrige? Before you
do, read this book. You will laugh, you will cry. Most of all you may find
the hope you need to go on. The founder of eHarmony.com says this book is,
"For any man who wants to love his wife more deeply - and for any woman who
is dying to be loved that way." An excellent book!
Boundaries
by Dr. HenryCloud and Dr. John Townsend
Do you need to understand why you act and react
the way you do in relationships? Do you want to know why you say yes when
you feel "no"? This book provides very clear answers as to why we allow
ourselves to be buried in the inability to say no. This book can lead to
maturity in establishing who we really are and points to ultimate cures in
problem areas of life. This one is worth your time! It is not a fast read.
To get the maxium benefit, it has to be absorbed a few pages at a time.
Live Your Dreams
by Les Brown
Has life given you a black eye? Have you given up? Do you need a push in a
new direction? Look no further than this one. Mr. Brown came from the bottom
and now he is teaching others how to live their dream. This is not a get rich quick
book. On the contrary, it feeds the part of you that make you happy and content
regardless of your money status! You find yourself. As Mr. Brown says you come out of the bleachers and start to play in the game of life! Try it, you will like it!
The Fred Factor
by Mark Sanborn
Are you in a hum-drum job? Is life lacking
that bit of zing? Fred can help out. You will look at life all together
different after seeing how a simple postman lives his life. We can make a
difference in the lives of others and Fred shows us how. This book is based
on a true story and is an easy read. Try it!
Just Imagine It
by Joanne Oliver
This is a book you can pick up and read a few pages and go your way.
It is full of simple truths that make you stop and think in the middle of
your day. As is said on the back cover, "It is an invitation to simplify
your days." One of Ms. Oliver's quotes: "How powerful the pressence of a
confident woman..." Good coffee table book! Good gift book!
Life Is Short,Wear Your Party Pants (Ten Simple Truths That Lead To An Amazing Life )
by Loretta Laroche
Need a good laugh? Need a reality check? Need some good
solid advice? This book is for you. Mrs. Laroche is witty and full of
excellent advice on everyday living. She writes, “We should never wait to
celebrate life only on special occasions… We need to bring a feeling of
celebration into our lives every day. We haven’t got time to wait.” Pick
this one up, you will be glad you did.
Fascinating Womanhood
by Helen Andelin
This book is the best of its kind in my opinion. Mrs. Andelin is
responsible for putting into print a book that answers many questions women
have not even known to ask. She makes it clear that femininity is not dead
and men continue to find it fascinating. This book, if taken serious, can
make your marraige everything you want it to be.
Simplify Your Life
by Elaine St. James
The sub title of this little book is, 100 Ways to Slow
Down and Enjoy the Things That Really Matter. What a gem! It is packed full
of common sense things that we know, but don't put into practice. It brings
to mind that clutter in our lives is exactly that. Our lives are made up of
the choices we make. This books gives suggestion of places we can limit and
free up areas in our lives in our home, lifestyle, our work, our health and
our finances. One suggestion is to, "Do nothing!" How long has it been
since you sat and felt perfectly at ease doing nothing? Ms. St. James has
put together good suggestions. Each of us has to pick the ones that apply
to us. She quotes Henry David Thoreau who said, "Simplify, simplify." A
good book!
The Language of Love
by Garry Smalley and John Trent, Ph.D.
This is a powerful book on ways to maximize marriage relationships as well as
ways to get along with others on a day to day basis. Smalley and Trent are
experts in the field of relationships. This book will not be a waste of
your time. Your Best Life Now by Joel Osteen Rev. Osteen is as current as
new research on the seven steps he gives for enjoying life. He lists such
things as "Discover the power of your thoughts and words.", and "Choose to
be happy". If you are ready for a fantastic uplifting self-help book, don't
miss this one.
A Continual Feast
by Jan Karon (Author of the Mitford Years Series)
This book is hand written in journal form and is a fictictional
journal of Father Tim. In it are wonderful words to inspire and build up
and give you an "aha!" moment. Indeed what Lord Byron once said is brought
to remembrance in these pages,"A small drop of ink produces that which
makes thousands think." If this one doesn't make you smile or brighten your
day, you are in trouble.
The Invisible Woman
by Nicole Johnson
This story follows Charlotte Fisher through a period in her life where she
felt she was insignificant. She constantly led a life of caring for her husband
and family in the mundane things of life, the daily routine that didn’t seem to
matter. She lost her identity in the activities of daily living. The first
chapter tells of the sadness of her plight. Then the story really begins in
chapter II. Follow her as she realizes her true destiny in caring for those
close to her. A winner for sure. This book will help you see life from a
different prespective.
Happy Housewives
by Darla Shine
Mrs. Shine is a former television producer who worked with PBS and Newstalk.
Her choice of words in many parts of the book is much more colorful than I would
ever put in print. However, Mrs. Shine makes so many good points, there is no way I
could not recommend her book. She makes it clear that child rearing is a
once in a life time thing, a place in time that you don't get to go back
and redo. She makes it clear that she has never regretted giving up the
business world to do a bigger job, that of taking care of her family. She
says, "Take pride in the fact that you are a mother, ... that is the
biggest contribution to this world...." She also talks about the challenge
and rewards of being a happy housewife, her answer to Desperate Housewives,
which prompted her to write this book. Along with good advice, you will
find easy recipes and good websites to make taking care of the home easier.
Gone With The Grits
by Diane Pfihfer
This book is loaded with recipes you probably don't have in your current cookbook
library. And there's more than recipes in this one. Surprise your family all over
again with grits anew.
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