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mlny
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life changing books
Has anyone read any books recently that can be described as life changing?
Dramatic, I know.. but I'm looking for a self help book that improves how you think, feel, etc.
Is Eat/Pray/Love something like that?
Thanks ladies!
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HeathKernandez
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Re: life changing books
I remember reading The Celestine Prophecy about 12 years ago when my life was in shambles and it REALLY centered me
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DiamondGirl
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Re: life changing books
People swear by The Secret 
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sunnyplus3
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Re: life changing books
I cannot say that any one book has been life changing, but many books have played a part in the direction my life is heading.
A favorite of mine is " the secret " Rhonda Byrne
On more specific subjects but books that have had a long lasting impact on my life
"better off" a book about living totally off the grid
" the omnivorves dilemma"
"I'm not buying it" a book about resisting conspicuous consumption
"good to great" Jim Collins, taking it to the top in business
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| Posted 6/3/11 7:06 AM |
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GioiaMia
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Re: life changing books
Eat Pray Love
The Secret
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding LOL (I know)
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ria
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Re: life changing books
This was a very good book. There is a movie coming out. I think, by the end of this year.
The Help
by Kathryn Stockett
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| Posted 6/3/11 7:28 AM |
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emilylives
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Re: life changing books
The Power of Full Engagement
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Blu-ize
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Re: life changing books
Excuses Be gone.
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MrsFrizzle
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Re: life changing books
Tuesdays with Morrie
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Leb
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Re: life changing books
Not self help exactly but recently I read "One last time" by John Edwards. I loved it. Definitely changed some of the ways I think.
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| Posted 6/3/11 9:23 AM |
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pinky
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Re: life changing books
The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin
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CrankyPants
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Re: life changing books
Ugh-I'm always looking for something too but nothing inspires me.
I couldn't get through Eat PRay Love-I even fell asleep during the movie.
I could never understand the big deal about The Secret-DH and I tried to read it, thought it was junk.
But, I love this review of it (I've posted before, it used to be on Amazon, but was pulled)
Customer Review
3,776 of 3,821 people found the following review helpful:
The Secret saved my life!, December 4, 2007
By Ari Brouillette
Please allow me to share with you how "The Secret" changed my life and in a very real and substantive way allowed me to overcome a severe crisis in my personal life. It is well known that the premise of "The Secret" is the science of attracting the things in life that you desire and need and in removing from your life those things that you don't want. Before finding this book, I knew nothing of these principles, the process of positive visualization, and had actually engaged in reckless behaviors to the point of endangering my own life and wellbeing.
At age 36, I found myself in a medium security prison serving 3-5 years for destruction of government property and public intoxication. This was stiff punishment for drunkenly defecating in a mailbox but as the judge pointed out, this was my third conviction for the exact same crime. I obviously had an alcohol problem and a deep and intense disrespect for the postal system, but even more importantly I was ignoring the very fabric of our metaphysical reality and inviting destructive influences into my life.
My fourth day in prison was the first day that I was allowed in general population and while in the recreation yard I was approached by a prisoner named Marcus who calmly informed me that as a new prisoner I had been purchased by him for three packs of Winston cigarettes and 8 ounces of Pruno (prison wine). Marcus elaborated further that I could expect to be raped by him on a daily basis and that I had pretty eyes.
Needless to say, I was deeply shocked that my life had sunk to this level. Although I've never been homophobic I was discovering that I was very rape phobic and dismayed by my overall personal street value of roughly $15. I returned to my cell and sat very quietly, searching myself for answers on how I could improve my life and distance myself from harmful outside influences. At that point, in what I consider to be a miraculous moment, my cell mate Jim Norton informed me that he knew about the Marcus situation and that he had something that could solve my problems. He handed me a copy of "The Secret". Normally I wouldn't have turned to a self help book to resolve such a severe and immediate threat but I literally didn't have any other available alternatives. I immediately opened the book and began to read.
The first few chapters deal with the essence of something called the "Law of Attraction" in which a primal universal force is available to us and can be harnessed for the betterment of our lives. The theoretical nature of the first few chapters wasn't exactly putting me at peace. In fact, I had never meditated and had great difficulty with closing out the chaotic noises of the prison and visualizing the positive changes that I so dearly needed. It was when I reached Chapter 6 "The Secret to Relationships" that I realized how this book could help me distance myself from Marcus and his negative intentions. Starting with chapter six there was a cavity carved into the book and in that cavity was a prison shiv. This particular shiv was a toothbrush with a handle that had been repeatedly melted and ground into a razor sharp point.
The next day in the exercise yard I carried "The Secret" with me and when Marcus approached me I opened the book and stabbed him in the neck. The next eight weeks in solitary confinement provided ample time to practice positive visualization and the 16 hours per day of absolute darkness made visualization about the only thing that I actually could do. I'm not sure that everybody's life will be changed in such a dramatic way by this book but I'm very thankful to have found it and will continue to recommend it heartily.
The secret link
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nrthshgrl
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Re: life changing books
Although I wouldn't classify anything I've read as life changing, except reflecting back on my life itself, I liked this book a lot.
Posted by HeathKernandez
I remember reading The Celestine Prophecy about 12 years ago when my life was in shambles and it REALLY centered me
I also like Robert Fulghum's outlook but he may be too sunshine & butterflies for the masses. I particulary liked his essay on What is the Meaning of Life?
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| Posted 6/3/11 11:41 AM |
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MichLiz213
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Re: life changing books
The Last Lecture
The Five People You Meet in Heaven
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Xelindrya
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Re: life changing books
Posted by CrankyPants
Ugh-I'm always looking for something too but nothing inspires me.
I couldn't get through Eat PRay Love-I even fell asleep during the movie.
I could never understand the big deal about The Secret-DH and I tried to read it, thought it was junk.
But, I love this review of it (I've posted before, it used to be on Amazon, but was pulled)
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| Posted 6/3/11 5:53 PM |
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LSP2005
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Re: life changing books
I love the Robert Fulghum books as well. All I really need to know I learned in kindergarten and Uh-Oh are really wonderful books.
Also Dale Carnagie How to Win Friends and Influence people is a great book.
I could not finish Eat Pray Love. I got mostly through India and had to put the book down. I do not understand the hype about that book at all.
Oh that review was hilarious!!!!
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brassmunky
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Re: life changing books
Posted by HeathKernandez
I remember reading The Celestine Prophecy about 12 years ago when my life was in shambles and it REALLY centered me
I read this eons ago too, and it has always stayed with me to this day.
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Arieschick29
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Re: life changing books
My two life changing books were/ are
A Wrinkle in Time
Eat, Pray, Love
Both I read at times when I needed the messages of love and acceptance the most.
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NASP09
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Re: life changing books
Posted by ria
This was a very good book. There is a movie coming out. I think, by the end of this year.
The Help
by Kathryn Stockett
I saw previews for the film, and now I really want to read the book
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| Posted 6/3/11 7:13 PM |
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MamaLeen
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Re: life changing books
The Power Of Now- this book gave me peace even in a stressful environment. I would definitely say it is life changing.
I also read the secret and it can be very helpful but the book I linked to is seriously AMAZING!!! I highly, highly recommend it. I tell everyone to get it. It has helped me think completely differently and my life is better because of it.
Ets: I think eat pray love was a fun book to read, inspiring maybe but I would not say life changing. HTH.
Message edited 6/3/2011 9:15:52 PM.
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Gatsbygirl
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Re: life changing books
The Shell Seekers gave me a lot of perspective on time and the cycle of life.
I love, love, love Gone With the Wind and it is by far my favorite love story and in that sense was life changing.
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sfp0701
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Re: life changing books
The Shack. I don't know if it was life changing but, it was though provoking and stuck with me for a LOOONG time.
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Little-J-Mommy
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Re: life changing books
Posted by dewdrop
Posted by HeathKernandez
I remember reading The Celestine Prophecy about 12 years ago when my life was in shambles and it REALLY centered me
I read this eons ago too, and it has always stayed with me to this day.
same here. I felt like it's message was so positive that I lent it out and sadly never got it back. Thanks for the reminder to pick up another copy
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| Posted 6/3/11 9:58 PM |
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MichLiz213
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Re: life changing books
Posted by sfp0701
The Shack. I don't know if it was life changing but, it was though provoking and stuck with me for a LOOONG time.
I agree, I thought this was great as well.
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| Posted 6/3/11 11:33 PM |
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MrsG823
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Re: life changing books
In the Meantime: Finding Yourself and the Love You Want by Iyanla Vanzant- A good friend gave it to me after I bad break up.
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