KileOriginal Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Anyone know any good books for personal growth after a hard break up or simply getting through a period of hard work and demanding circumstances? It can be a novel about someone's personal experiences (preferably a true story) or just general advice. I want to read something meaningful and full of truth. (granted that can be kinda relative on perspectives and/or a tall order.) Thanks. Link to comment
hers Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I hear the book "Eat, Pray, Love" or wahtever it's called is perfect for this sort of situation. I haven't read it, but when I was at a really down moment in my life just recently, someone suggested that to me. Someone else may know waht I'm talking about. Link to comment
CaptainPlanet Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I found the count of monte christo to be particularily useful. The first half of the book while he is in prison is particularily uplifting. I also enjoyed 'For the term of his natural life'. Something about other people's suffering and their escape into uncomfortable happiness makes us realise how good we might have it. Link to comment
kuiks8 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 i think eat pray love is more geared towards females... Power of now is a good book Link to comment
itsallgrand Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 You can't go wrong with Viktor Frankl. "Man's search for meaning" is a classic, and worth it's weight in gold as far as I am concerned. Link to comment
KileOriginal Posted April 4, 2008 Author Share Posted April 4, 2008 itsallgrand wrote: You can't go wrong with Viktor Frankl. "Man's search for meaning" is a classic, and worth it's weight in gold as far as I am concerned. I got a copy of the book and it is very insightful. Thank you. Still looking for more books if anyone has suggestions. My current situation is that I am working a very stressful job for only a small amount of what the job should be paying, I'm feeling somewhat lonely in life outside school while working all the time and I'm still overcoming a great deal of heartbreak over some one I trully loved. Any works that bare relevance to even a part of my situation would be very appreciated. Link to comment
greensleeves Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 A New Earth - Awakening to Your Life's Purpose by Eckhart Tolle (The same author as The Power of Now that Kuiks recommended). I haven't read it yet,just bought it a couple of days ago after waiting forever at the library and I'm still several hundred down on the waiting list. Anyway, it's supposed to be amazing...Oprah has even offered free webcasts on her website about it along with the author. (they're every Monday night, but so many people want to do it that she's offering them for download, there are workbooks, etc.). It's supposed to be life-changing. We'll see, but it's come highly recommended from a couple of my friends. Link to comment
fadetoblack Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 The Alchemist - Easy read, about half way through, and it seems like a very insperational read. Link to comment
kuiks8 Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 the celestine prophecy is also a light read with some good insight in to human nature. Link to comment
Enigmatika Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Tibetan book of Living and Dying. Link to comment
hodgo Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 im half way through a book called 'the colour of water'. im loving it. it a true story of two people and seems very inspirational and interesting. Link to comment
hodgo Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 or....try sky burial. its a love story but its based on a true story but it is sooo amazing. so inspiring. you'll cherish i swear Link to comment
easyguy Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Zen Mind, Beginner's Mindby Suzuki Roshi is a very truthful, meaningful, yet simple read. If initially you do not connect with much of it, return to it some other time once you have at least taken in that which is comprehended. Link to comment
Jacanorie Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach. It's not about love, and it yes it is about a seagull BUT I found it inspiring and it may just help generally. =) Might be hard to find though I'm not sure, my copy's 14 years old. Lol. Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach. It's not about love, and it yes it is about a seagull BUT I found it inspiring and it may just help generally. =) Might be hard to find though I'm not sure, my copy's 14 years old. Lol. I LOVE that book! It's about a seagull but the story is very meaningful and symbolic. So it's not *really* about a seagull. It's one of my all time favorites. Link to comment
John Bendix Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Along the same lines, "One" and "Illusions", both by Richard Bach of "Johnthan Livingston Seagull" fame are great reads. Link to comment
okay Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Since U know best what would interest you, why not go to library/store & sample books? or read books reviews. Personally, (K, I don't like dr Phil show--he brings drama on) But, his book "Life strategies" was one of the best I've read. It has lots of insights & applicable info. It gave me power to fix lots of problems that I was having. Also, it let me understand my self, & others. This book can defiantly change U'r life if U follow it. Link to comment
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