books about: contentment

books about: contentment

books:

Contentment

Calm My Anxious Heart: A Women's Guide to Finding Contentment

Linda Dillow

NavPress Publishing Group, 2007

Very helpful book!
This book is wonderful. When I find myself worrying about something, I read this book, and the Bible passages Dillow refers to, and find great comfort. I have purchased several copies for friends, and they are also finding it very helpful.

Retired Kid, The

Jon Agee

Hyperion Book CH, 2008

Rutgers University Project on Economics and Children
Jon Agee has done it again with taking a well known idea and turning it upside down. The main character, Brian, is tired of working so hard and decides to retire to the Happy Sunset Retirement Community in Florida. The fact that he's a kid does not stop him; who ...

Society without God: What the Least Religious Nations Can Tell Us About Contentment

Phil Zuckerman

NYU Press, 2008

godless believers in a humanistic approach to life
phil zuckerman has presented a realistic view of people in america aswell as norway & switzerland who belive in a cultural religion without adhering to supernatural beliefs. One does not have to worship an omnipotent being. Myriads of people attend church & synagogue ...

Way to Happiness: An Inspiring Guide to Peace, Hope and Contentment

Fulton J. Sheen

Alba House, 1997

Wonderful, inspirational book, no matter what your faith!
I recently became a fan of Fulton Sheen after seeing an old broadcast from the 1960's. This book only enhanced my warm feelings toward this witty and hilarious archbishop. If you have never read anything by, or even heard of this man, I would definitely recommend this ...

Cat Naps: The Key to Contentment

Sellers Publishing

Sellers Publishing, 2003

Delightful gift idea for any cat lover!
"Cat Naps: The Key to Contentment" is one of the darn cutest books a cat lover could hope to stumble across. It contains 54 images of adorable cats asleep in all kinds of places and positions. All the photos are beautifully shot. Each is accompanied by a quote related ...

Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment

Jeremiah Burroughs

Sovereign Grace Publishers, 2001

Life Changing
This book was life changing for me. I was sure I understood contentment and after the first several chapters could not fathom what more Burroughs could have to say for another 100 pages. By the end of the book I understood God and my relationship to him more deeply ...

Calm My Anxious Heart: A Woman's Guide to Finding Contentment

Linda Dillow

Navpress Publishing Group, 1998

I can't say enough good things about this book!
This book helped me get through a very difficult time a while back. In the time since, I have occasionally felt the anxiety levels creep back up, and I have come back to this book. It isn't one to be read one time, but is worth reading again and again. It is ...

You Can Be Happy No Matter What: Five Principles for Keeping Life in Perspective

Richard Carlson

New World Library, 2006

Help yourself
A basic concept of life changing significance explained in simple terms by the author. A forehead thumping wake up call for seekers of truth and the narrow path. With this book in hand, you have a chance to help yourself to experience life at a higher level.

The Secret of Saying Thanks

Douglas Wood

Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 2005

Extraordinary
Douglas Wood is a breath a fresh air in our consumeristic world. He offers children a view of life that treasures the simple pleasures, and appreicate each moment life has to offer. A real find for children - AND adults. The core message of this book has become MY ...

Shortcut through Therapy: Ten Principles of Growth-Oriented, Contented Living

Richard Carlson

Plume, 1995

Very positive!
I had gone through my share of traditional therapy and this book offered me a totally new perspective. No more dwelling on the past, lets move on and deside for ourselves how we are going to feel every day, and it's ok not to be perfect. The book offered a doorway into ...

Success God's Way: Achieving True Contentment And Purpose

Charles F. Stanley

Thomas Nelson, 2002

Excellent Antidote to the World's Way of Achieving Success!
Once again, Stanley has written a down-to-earth book with practical advice. The Lord's definition and way of success radically differs from the world, and Stanley encourages us to focus on how precious we really are to God. Among the many excellent points Stanley ...

Ordinary Sparkling Moments: Reflections on Success and Contentment

Christine Mason Miller, 2008

A Delicious Read....
Ms. Mason Miller has ignited an under current in this inspiring and juicy must read. Readers will rediscover their authentic selves under all the 'have, should and musts' citizens impose upon ourselves in this hectic paced and material driven world. This inviting ...

Healing the Culture: A Commonsense Philosophy of Happiness, Freedom and the Life Issues

Robert Spitzer S.J.

Ignatius Press, 2000

Excellent and desperately needed!
Fr. Spitzer uses ancient wisdom of the Greek Philosophers to remind contemporary society what happiness is truly about. Our society has become increasingly shallow and selfish. Please, read this book!

The Pursuit of Happiness: Discovering the Pathway to Fulfillment, Well-Being, and Enduring Personal Joy

David G. Myers

Harper Paperbacks, 1993

Superb Review of the Earlier Happiness Research
I've been a big fan of David Myers for years. His writing style is very entertaining and casual, and perhaps best of all, his writing is based on solid, published research. Mr. Meyers, a psychology professor by trade, has written many books, including a very ...

Contentment: A Way to True Happiness

Robert A. Johnson, Jerry M. Ruhl

HarperOne, 2000

A powerful examination of the core of human experience
This is a powerful book, full of concise wisdom. Rather than telling you how to interpret an idea--too many books tell you what to think--this thin volume, echoing Shakespeare's King Lear, allows you to integrate the wisdom deeply into your consciousness. What I ...