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Discover the best books on personal development anywhere. Find the hottest best sellers, classics that belong on everyone's bookshelves, and the cutting edge nonfiction you'll want to be the first to read.

The Third Jesus

Tue, 27 May 2008 06:47:08 -0400

Book Title:
The Third Jesus: The Christ We Cannot Ignore

Author Last Name:
Chopra

Author First Name:
Deepak

Publisher:
Harmony Books

Year Published:
2008

ISBN:
9780307338310

Book Review:

In The Third Jesus: The Christ We Cannot Ignore, spiritual author and teacher, Deepak Chopra, sets forth an evocative notion that in addition to the “historical” Jesus and “the one appropriated by Christianity,” there is a third Jesus, “who taught his followers how to reach God-consciousness.” This focus on Consciousness will likely be a new way for Christians to think about Jesus, and Chopra provides a wonderful context for thinking about Jesus in a new light. Chopra explores Jesus’s vision for human existence via eight areas, including nature, society, relationships, psychology, emotions, behavior, biology, and metaphysics, and contrasts it with how the reality of existence in these areas was actually experienced.

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Tags: spiritual enlightenment spirituality consciousness jesus christ guide godconsciousness

Simple∙ology

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 18:07:17 -0400

Book Title:
Simple∙ology: The Simple Science of Getting What You Want

Author Last Name:
Joyner

Author First Name:
Mark

Publisher:
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Year Published:
2007

ISBN:
9780470095225

Book Review:

Feeling stuck and unable to move your dreams forward? Seeking a simpler way to gain momentum? Mark Joyner, an Internet marketing authority and author, provides it in Simple∙ology: The Simple Science of Getting What You Want. Simple∙ology is not just a book; it’s a model for living based on five simple laws, which when practiced provide the power to transform your life.

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Tags: transformation tools energy thinking empowerment belief laws vision insanity science invisible walls double bind argument framing influence language linguistic namecalling faulty pseudoscience disinformation focus trances logic clear focused attention

The Wisdom of Yoga

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 17:43:34 -0400

Book Title:
Bantam Books

Author Last Name:
Cope

Author First Name:
Stephen

Publisher:
Bantam Books

Year Published:
2006

ISBN:
9780553380545

Book Review:

For the typical Westerner, the word yoga brings to mind a series of postures designed to increase flexibility and improve strength. But could yoga also have the power to increase awareness, change how you think and act, and provide a guiding set of principles from which to center your life? Stephen Cope shares how in his fascinating book The Wisdom of Yoga: A Seeker’s Guide to Extraordinary Living. Cope reveals practical principles for living drawn from “a two-thousand-year-old treatise called the Yoga-Sūtra.”

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Tags: yoga meditation awareness attraction psychology suffering enlightenment mind yogasutra patanjali craving aversion delusion illumined patterns resistance reactivity karma character

The Money Book

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 17:27:04 -0400

Book Title:
The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous & Broke

Author Last Name:
Orman

Author First Name:
Suze

Publisher:
Riverhead Books; The Penguin Group

Year Published:
2005

ISBN:
1573222976

Book Review:

In your 20s and 30s (or know someone who is), facing a mound of student loan debt, and wondering how to get ahead? In The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous & Broke, Suze Orman provides “real” solutions to the problems you face. The book opens with a heart-to-heart from Suze, who shares what “broke” really is and explains a way out.

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Tags: investment relationships money finances saving debt retirement financial credit cards mutual funds ira college 401k fund investing account fico emergency savings roth risk terms

The Rules of “Normal” Eating

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 22:41:35 -0400

Book Title:
The Rules of “Normal” Eating: A Commonsense Approach for Dieters, Overeaters, Undereaters, Emotional Eaters, and Everyone in Bet

Author Last Name:
Koenig

Author First Name:
Karen R.

Publisher:
Gürze Books

Year Published:
2005

ISBN:
0936077212

Book Review:

Do you feel at the mercy of your relationship to food and your emotions? Do you overeat, under-eat, or binge? Are you seeking insight into how to gain control over eating and your emotions and develop a healthy relationship with food? Karen Koenig, LICSW, M. Ed., presents a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy approach in The Rules of “Normal” Eating: A Commonsense Approach for Dieters, Overeaters, Undereaters, Emotional Eaters, and Everyone in Between! Having successfully overcome her own struggles with dieting and compulsive eating, Koenig, a therapist, speaker, and author presents a strategy designed to help you uncover the underlying beliefs that drive your eating behaviors. By uncovering them, determining their rationality, and reframing irrational beliefs, feelings and, in turn, behaviors will change, setting you on path to a healthier relationship with your self, your body, and in turn, food. The Rules of “Normal” Eating is fascinating and often times humorous. If you’re seeking to improve your relationship with food and to become a “normal” eater, or if you’re seeking “balance” in other areas of your life, The Rules of Eating just may be the ticket. Via The Rules of “Normal” Eating, you’ll learn:

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Tags: weight relationship food acceptance selfcare emotional change balance eating body hunger image dieting hungry behaviors binge overeater undereater compulsive eater

The Zen of Eating

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 22:17:46 -0400

Book Title:
The Zen of Eating: Ancient Answers to Modern Weight Problems

Author Last Name:
Kabatznick, Ph.D.

Author First Name:
Ronna

Publisher:
The Berkeley Publishing Group

Year Published:
1998

ISBN:
0399523820

Book Review:

If you’re struggling with weight problems or your relationship with food, toss out the diet plans and calorie counting and turn to The Zen of Eating: Ancient Answers to Modern Weight Problems by Ronna Kabatznick, Ph.D. Dr. Kabatznick shares the story of the Buddha’s enlightenment and how his insight and wisdom can be applied to modern day eating problems. She explores Buddha’s wisdom on the feeling of desire, how individuals attempt to quench it by grasping at pleasure, and how they strive to avoid and reject pain, and suffer as a result.

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Tags: freedom weight health food mental truth choice suffering buddha eating body letting go desire gratitude overeating zen hunger nourishment appetite fullness deprivation indulgence attitude mindfulness attachment four noble truths eightfold path restraint

The Secret

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 22:34:03 -0400

Book Title:
The Secret

Author Last Name:
Byrne

Author First Name:
Rhonda

Publisher:
First Atria Books/Beyond Words Publishing

Year Published:
2006

ISBN:
1582701709

Book Review:

Is there a “secret” to wealth, abundance—to life? Rhonda Byrne and a host of doctors, authors, speakers, consultants, teachers, entrepreneurs, physicists, and others believe so. Byrne and the experts share their wisdom and examples of the “secret” principles in action in Byrne’s new bestselling book, aptly titled, The Secret.

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Tags: wealth inspiration happiness law of attraction empowerment belief visualization knowing quantum physics manifestation secret vision gratitude thoughts frequency faith

Make Money Not Excuses

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 22:13:51 -0400

Book Title:
Make Money Not Excuses: Wake Up, Take Charge, and Overcome Your Financial Fears Forever

Author Last Name:
Chatzky

Author First Name:
Jean

Publisher:
Crown Business

Year Published:
2006

ISBN:
0307341526

Book Review:

When you think of money management and investing, do you feel fear, anxiety, or boredom? Does the idea of it overwhelm you? Do you secretly hope that someone else will handle it? Perhaps you even think it’s too late to start saving for retirement? If so, you’re certainly not alone. In her book Make Money Not Excuses: Wake Up, Take Charge, and Overcome Your Financial Fears Forever, money management guru, Jean Chatzky gets straight to the core of the common excuses women make for not managing money and why. In Make Money Not Excuses, Chatzky highlights the four things you must do to get rich. Chatzky explores what’s behind compulsive shopping, outlines a “debt-diet,” shows you how to start saving, and reveals the perk that will come from “stepping up and starting to deal with your money.” Chatzky highlights real world examples of new behaviors you can take toward creating wealth. Chatzky explores the dynamics of money between men and women, common money fights, and provides action items to help strengthen the bonds between you and your spouse/significant other. She outlines steps to help you get rich as a couple. Via Make Money Not Excuses, you’ll learn:

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Tags: wealth health investment life abundance money finances spending saving debt financial credit insurance wills prenuptial 401k save motivation negotiating clutter organizing invest investing bank account card math independence disability care proxy living will agreement

Quantum Success

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 15:18:21 -0400

Book Title:
Quantum Success: The Astounding Science of Wealth and Happiness

Author Last Name:
Taylor

Author First Name:
Sandra Anne

Publisher:
Hay House Inc

Year Published:
2006

ISBN:
1401907326

Book Review:

In Quantum Success, The Astounding Science of Wealth and Happiness, Sandra Anne Taylor bestselling author of Secrets of Attraction and a counselor of 25 years, explains the scientific principles of quantum physics as they relate to the laws of success. Taylor details action steps that will set you on a path toward achieving wealth and happiness. Quantum Success is structured like a countdown. In it, Taylor examines “seven universal laws,” including the laws of harmony and right action; “six personal powers,” including the powers of intention and choice; “five magnetic energies of success,” including the energies of optimism and appreciation; and more. Consider Quantum Success an essential instruction manual for empowering yourself and implementing change. Quantum Success includes journaling exercises designed to help you better understand your feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and beliefs, and to help you release negative patterns. Included affirmations will help instill new thoughts and beliefs. Through Quantum Success, you’ll learn:

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Tags: purpose love affirmations intention energy attraction abundance choice confidence consciousness right action quantum physics manifestation magnetism letting go harmony desire optimism journaling

Soul Mates

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 15:05:41 -0400

Book Title:
Soul Mates: Honoring the Mysteries of Love and Relationship

Author Last Name:
Moore

Author First Name:
Thomas

Publisher:
Harper Perennial

Year Published:
1994

ISBN:
0060925752

Book Review:

You may often find it difficult to logically understand why a particular relationship or friendship did not last, or why families can be so incredibly different. But, as Thomas Moore explains, in his New York Times bestselling book Soul Mates: Honoring the Mysteries of Love and Relationships, “The heart has its own reasons.” Eloquently written, Soul Mates illuminates the presence of the soul in relationships. Through his words, examples from Greek mythology, and passages from great poets, Moore paints a picture of the workings of the soul in action within relationships. He explores the distinction between spirit and soul. He reveals the soul’s dual longings for attachment and detachment and explores the resulting tension. In Soul Mates, Moore encourages you to look beyond the rational/intellectual solutions to relational problems, and seek more soul-based solutions. Through Soul Mates, you’ll learn:

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Tags: intimacy relationship love sex marriage friendship soul family friends grace

Priceless

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 19:31:24 -0400

Book Title:
Priceless: Straight-Shooting, No-Frills Financial Wisdom

Author Last Name:
Ramsey

Author First Name:
Dave

Publisher:
Lampo Press

Year Published:
2002

ISBN:
0977489590

Book Review:

In today’s society where normal often equals buying on credit, having a car payment, a mortgage, and potentially a second, bestselling author and radio talk show host Dave Ramsey, through his book Priceless, challenges you to get “weird.” To Ramsey, “Weird means no monthly bills on anything except utilities and maybe your mortgage.” Priceless is light, humorous, and inspiring. It’s a graphical, compact, quick read packed with practical money management strategies and financial wisdom designed to motivate you to take control of your finances and to prepare for the future. Ramsey shares his own story and the stories of numerous famous people who overcame debt and achieved success. He shares inspirational quotes, frames finances in easy-to-grasp concepts, and provides testimonials of those working the program. Ramsey provides a quiz through which you can assess your current level of “weirdness,” and numerous exercises to help put you on the path toward it. In Priceless, you’ll learn:

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Tags: wealth peace flow money saving debt retirement financial credit cards college management fund wealthbuilding cash tithing

No Ordinary Moments

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 19:13:32 -0400

Book Title:
No Ordinary Moments: A Peaceful Warrior’s Guide to Daily Life

Author Last Name:
Millman

Author First Name:
Dan

Publisher:
H J Kramer/New World Library

Year Published:
1992

ISBN:
0915811405

Book Review:

Daily life presents challenges alongside the blessings and fulfillment. In No Ordinary Moments: A Peaceful Warrior’s Guide to Daily Life, author Dan Millman outlines a way of life designed to help you rise to the challenges on the journey toward your dreams. Millman explains the three selves that comprise three distinct “forms of consciousness” within each of us. Millman reveals the characteristics of each, how they interact, and how to honor what each needs. Through his frank, forward style, Millman presents “ancient, universal wisdom” in easily digestible sections creating a light read, which can be returned to time and time again. Follow the included exercises to apply the techniques and begin your journey as a “peaceful warrior.” In No Ordinary Moments, you’ll learn:

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Tags: death fear meditation exercise relationships energy commitment choices change visualization balance heart addictions selfworth selfconcept conscious eating tension release selfmassage stretching breathing posture emotions body mind separation illusions consequences three selves anger fitness training massage alignment excuses

The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom

Sun, 03 Jun 2007 20:35:48 -0400

Book Title:
The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom: Practical & Spiritual Steps So You Can Stop Worrying

Author Last Name:
Orman

Author First Name:
Suze

Publisher:
Three Rivers Press

Year Published:
2006

ISBN:
0609801864 1st ed; 030734584X 3rd ed

Book Review:

Before you can truly face your finances, you must first face your fears. Suze Orman, internationally known financial expert, bestselling author, and host of the Suze Orman Show, shows you how in The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom: Practical & Spiritual Steps So You Can Stop Worrying. While explaining the basics of money management from how to gain control of your debt to the ins and outs of retirement plans, Orman sets forth in her signature, straightforward style “the five laws of financial freedom.” You’ll learn from others as Orman shares case studies from her years of experience as a certified financial planner, and from her own humble beginnings. Exercises and questions throughout the book will help you, for example, identify the root of your financial fears, excavate them, and replace them with “new truths.” Understand the laws and implement the nine steps and you’ll be well on your way toward making your financial freedom a reality. In The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom, you’ll learn:

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Tags: wealth inner prosperity of money finances spending saving debt retirement financial planning mutual funds insurance for trusts dollar cost averaging advisors power attorney laws durable healthcare 401k 403b simple sep keogh closed end managed knowing

The Abundance Book

Sun, 03 Jun 2007 20:17:08 -0400

Book Title:
The Abundance Book

Author Last Name:
Price

Author First Name:
John Randolph

Publisher:
Hay House Inc.

Year Published:
2005

ISBN:
1401904750

Book Review:

Seeking abundance and prosperity, but not sure how or where to begin? John Randolph Price, former corporate CEO turned bestselling author and lecturer provides a plan in The Abundance Book. In this compact, quick read, Price challenges you to shift your consciousness and sets forth a fresh way to think of money. Price explains “The 40-day Prosperity Plan” designed to break through your limiting beliefs and open the channels of prosperity. Use the accompanying CD to help you work the plan. Price explores the history of prosperity thought through the ages, and shares inspiring “prosperity messages.” Price also shares insight such as the 12 secrets of prosperity, “A Prosperity Checklist,” and “A Thought Form for Abundance,” from his previous books. You’ll be motivated by feedback from those who have worked the plan and have begun to experience prosperity. In The Abundance Book, you’ll learn:

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Tags: love meditation prosperity abundance visualization right action verbal harmlessness thanksgiving