books about: wisdom

books about: wisdom

books:

Wisdom

Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing

Christiane Northrup

Bantam, 2006

Fantastic book!
This should be given to all young women when they graduate high school. (Not before, because it's long and smart and you need a full grown brain to get the most out of it.) It is both inspiring and truly useful in everyday life. I love it!

Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness

Jon Kabat-Zinn

Delta, 1990

Healing for the Heart and Head
I bought this book in the middle of a year-long battle with insomnia--not the typical life-changing trauma that brings many others to this book, but insomnia destroyed me both physically and emotionally. My doctor suggested anti-depressants, and a friend suggested Full ...

The Secret Life of Bees

Sue Monk Kidd

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2003

Bees AIN'T a Bust!
I surveyed my class and 80% gave it two thumbs up: 5 stars. That's 28 out of 35 students. The rest of the class gave it an OK: 3 or 4 stars. So my giving it 5 stars has been backed by research into the general public's taste. ;=) Now, I'm not much for spending time ...

The Wisdom of Menopause: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing During the Change, 2nd Edition

Christiane Northrup

Bantam, 2006

Every 40ish Woman Should Read This Book
I have gained so much information about menopause from this book. Christiane is wonderful at telling it like it is and I am so grateful for that. We can do so much to take charge of our own lives and this book gives all the angles, from homeopathy to medicine/drugs and ...

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan: A Novel

Lisa See

Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2006

Beautiful story!
Not to be redundant with all the other positive reviews, but simply put, this was a beautiful story of two women -- raised together as "same sisters" and the tale of their trials, tribulations, joy and happy moments as they go through life in mid 1800s China. The ...

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, A Toltec Wisdom Book

Don Miguel Ruiz

Amber-Allen Publishing, 2001

Personal Freedom
This book is very well written and easy to understand. It is a quick read, and I will reread it often to keep the material fresh. The message is simple, yet very profound. It truly opened my eyes and my heart to an awareness that had made a huge difference in the way ...

Things Fall Apart: A Novel

Chinua Achebe

Anchor, 1994

The foundation for modern African literature
I was surprised and disappointed in some of the incredibly harsh reviews of this book. Since I've read a decent amount of African literature (not a vast amount), my first thoughts are that "Things Fall Apart" isn't superior to some of those novels. However, it is ...

Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life: Living the Wisdom of the Tao

Wayne W. Dyer

Hay House, 2007

Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life: Living the Wisdom of the Tao - Dr. Wayne Dyer
Anything by Dr. Dyer is worth purchasing. His books are easy to read and contain so much wisdom for going through life through the chaos that surrounds us without letting that chaos enter and destroy our own "space". I bought this book for my significant other, a ...

Soul Wisdom: Practical Soul Treasures to Transform Your Life (Soul Power)

Zhi Gang Sha

Atria, 2008

Practical transformation at light speed
Soul Wisdom I expresses wisdom that is simple, profound, accessible and practical. As I've read each page I have felt excitement and happiness - but with a sense that I was reconnecting to an old memory of something that has been a part of me. As I read, I am carried ...

Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons

Tim Russert

Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2007

Thoughtful
What a wonderful, heart-warming and inspiring book. The letters were funny, inspirational, touching and sometimes brought me to tears - but in a good way.

Blood Rites (The Dresden Files, Book 6)

Jim Butcher

Roc, 2004

Just keeps getting better
Blood Rites is another masterpiece by Jim Butcher. Where Else can you get Flaming Monkey poo, Assasins, Hellfire, Vampire Porn stars, a dash of Fallen angel and Family all tied up into 2 detective cases and a personal grudge. Its great to see characters from the ...

The Wisdom of Crowds

James Surowiecki

Anchor, 2005

Book review
Recommended by a friend for my husband who is very picky about his books. He is enjoying it. Shipping was quick.

Grave Peril (The Dresden Files, Book 3)

Jim Butcher

Roc, 2001

Grave Peril (Book Three of The Dresden Files)
This book was very enjoyable. There are ghost, wizards, vampires, etc. Each of the "Dresden Files" is more addicting than the last one. Before I finished reading this "Grave Peril", I ordered #4, 5, 6, & 7.

The World's Religions: Our Great Wisdom Traditions

Huston Smith

HarperOne, 1991

A great book
A wide spectrum of analogy and comparative findings. The study of the origins and development of religions throughout the centuries is quite impressive. Well researched. Recommended to all those who are interested in the history of religions, and their social ...

The Wisdom of the Enneagram: The Complete Guide to Psychological and Spiritual Growth for the Nine ...

Don Richard Riso, Russ Hudson

Bantam, 1999

The Wisdom of the Enneagram
I am taking an Enneagram class and this is the recommended book. I have read many other Enneagram books; this book's strength is in providing ways and tools that each personality type can become more aware of their Essence, of who they truly are! Not the best book ...