Ok, many of these were listed...but I'll give you mine anyway and what I got from them:
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz - small, easy read, really solid ideas that all of us can use to make daily life easier for ourselves. I LOVED this book!
A Woman's Book of Life by Joan Borysenko, PH.D - I only read a few chapters (the ones that dealt with my age group and the one before and after, so I know from whence I came and where I'm headed!!) but it was very informational. If you're a woman, or married to one, that's around 28-32 and experiencing a ton of confusion and emotional upheaval...this might help to explain that and let you know you are NOT ALONE...it's NORMAL!
Divorce Busting by Michele Weiner Davis - Read this almost 2 years ago...I remember finding it a very good read, but I think I'm going to have to RE-read it with my new perspective. I think that it very well could have brought hubby and I out of our marital problems had there not been an A involved. That has issues all it's own that make implimenting healthy changes TOGETHER nearly impossible.
The Knight in Rusty Armor by Robert Fisher - this book is SMALL and CHEAP! It's only like $5 and worth it. It's a huge analogy and really REALLY got to me the more I thought about it. Read it just before my head popped out...and I do think it was somewhat implimental in that (but also the timing...I was READY for my head to pop out and the book made a lot of sense).
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman (and the Five love languages of children) - AWESOME! Well worth it! I gave this book to several friends and relatives and they all really liked it! Easy to read...not too mind draining.
His Needs Her Needs by Willard Harley - Just finished this one! Easy read, EXCELLENT! I plan on buying extra copies for friends, as well as for any upcoming weddings. We also ordered the workbook and liked that too!
Relationship Rescue by Phil McGraw - Haven't finished this one yet. I LOVE Dr Phil though, and I'm sure I'll get a lot out of the book. It's an interactive read, so you don't just sit down and read...you have to answer questions. Probably why it's still unfinished.
Mars and Venus in the Bedroom by John Gray - Just started this one. It's ALREADY been helpful <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" />
Passionate Marraige by David Schnarch - Ok...this is an AMAZING book, but also a LONG HARD read. It's taken me MONTHS, whereas a book like this I can usually digest in a matter of days. It's well worth the effort, however, if you REALLY want to get down to the deep seated issues in your life.
Now Discover Your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham - I'm just starting this...looks like a quick read and I get to take a TEST! I love to take TESTS! My counselor recommended it to me last year and I've just had too much other reading to do to get around to it. I've just been in that test taking mood, though, so I'll tear in to it soon. Supposed to really help pick apart your personality to help you see why you see things the way you do etc... and help you to define your biggest strengths. I took the Keirsey profile online and that was really good too...this is supposed to be even better.
Self Matters by Phil Mcgraw - I haven't read it yet...looks really good though!
The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav - Started this one last year...it was highly recommended on the other board where I used to post. Very spiritual. Haven't ever finished it, but I will!
The Four Agreements Companion Book and the Mastery of Love by Don Miguel Ruiz - Didn't start these yet...but I liked the other book so well I ordered them so I'd have them to read next stormy day. Haven't seen one of them in over a year.
Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay by Mira Kirshenbaum & Perfect Partners, Should you stay or should you leave, step by step by Carolyn and Wes Huff - These aren't worth the paper they're printed on. I'm not one to ever trash a book...but I wouldn't feel right giving these away. They're HORRIBLE and extrememly shallow. I'm actually GLAD I READ THEM, because I could see right through them. There's WAY MORE to deciding whether to divorce or not than just what's outlined in these pieces of.....um....work.
Well...gee...I guess I have a few books, eh? Everyone has to have a hobby, yes?? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />
