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The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom 67 reviews
Jonathan Haidt
Basic Books, 2006
A Great Foundation for Understanding Happiness
Jonathan Haidt has done a great job of nailing the topic. This is the best work I have found for understanding the elusive state labeled happiness. His discussion of negativity bias is particularly well done. Copies given to friends result in responses ranging from 'very helpful' to 'best book I've read'. Coverage of taboos may be a turn-off to some, but to date no complaints. Haidt is ...
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Words Their Way: Word Study for Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling Instruction (4th Edition) (Words Their Way ... 35 reviews
Donald R. Bear, Marcia Invernizzi, ...
Prentice Hall, 2007
Very useful for homeschoolers too...
My children attended a public school where this program was used. When I brought them home due to their various LDs/allergies, I balked at the $40 price tag of this book and opted for the less expensive Spectrum Spelling books for their grade level. I found those to be rather annoying because often my children already knew the words. And the ones they didn't know, they would spell correctly on ...
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On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss35 reviews
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, David Kessler
Scribner, 2007
On Grief and Grieving
"Grief is the intense emotional response to the pain of a loss. It is the reflection of a connection that has been broken. Most important, grief is an emotional, spiritual, and psychological journey to healing." pg. 227
This book has been a tremendous help to me. I lost my husband, my best friend 7 months ago. I am not the kind of person who opens up to my close friends and family much less a ...
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Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning 315 reviews
Jonah Goldberg
Doubleday, 2008
Great Book As Evidenced by Liberal Reviews & Placement
Plainly this book has been out for quite some time but until it showed up on audio I didn't even know it existed. Why? Because it was well hidden by the major book stores that typically hide anything conservative on the bottom shelf of some sociology section in the back of the store. If this were a fascist-liberal tome like Al Frankens "Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot", there would have been ...
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The Knowledge of the Holy: The Attributes of God: Their Meaning in the Christian Life69 reviews
A. W. Tozer
HarperOne, 1978
Anthropomorphic!
AW Tozer is the best at anthropomorshism, which is the abilit to explain the unexplainable in terms understandable. This concept is almost beyond reason but after reading "The Knowlege of the Holy" I have experienced it.
This is the best book for those wanting to better understand God. It's also perfect for those who are struggling with their spiritual life. Tozer' gift is the ability to ...
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Man's Search for Meaning72 reviews
Viktor E. Frankl
Beacon Press, 2006
A book of hope
"Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor E. Frankl I had this book in my home library for a number of years, but had misplaced it somehow. Wanted to keep a copy to read again and to share. It is a "book for the ages." Frankl not only survived the horrible conditions of the Nazi prison work camps,but gives whoever will read his words great hope for the overcoming of whatever evils may beset ...
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Reading With Meaning: Teaching Comprehension in the Primary Grades35 reviews
Debbie Miller
Stenhouse Publishers, 2002
Wonderful resource
This is a great book for any teacher to have. I work as a special ed teacher, so I work with one or two students at a time. The strategies described in this book are wonderful for teaching comprehension. One thing I really liked is that she explains how she does her lessons step by step. She even writes word for word what she says during each lesson. I think it's wonderful that teachers share ...
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Man's Search For Meaning287 reviews
Viktor E. Frankl
Pocket, 1997
What is the meaning of your life?
"Ultimately, man should not ask what the meaning of his life is, but rather must recognize that it is he who is asked. In a word, each man is questioned by life; and he can only answer to life by answering for his own life; to life he can only respond by being responsible." ~ Viktor Frankl from "Man's Search for Meaning"
Viktor Frankl. He's unquestionably one of my heroes and this book is a ...
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The Spirituality of Imperfection: Storytelling and the Search for Meaning50 reviews
Ernest Kurtz, Katherine Ketcham
Bantam, 1993
Changed my sobriety
I immediately began rereading this book upon completion. It has given me a new outlook on my sobriety and spirituality as well as the wisdom of the ages. I look forward to reading it again and again as I trudge the happy road of destiny.
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Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment42 reviews
Tal Ben-Shahar
McGraw-Hill, 2007
Happiness is a source
This book is a wonderful confirmation of my 77 years on earth. I have given three copies to my psychology compatriates. The basis for happiness is located inside and as with humor, wonder and curiosity fed by our contained energy part. So watch the drains (also in others). Thanks to the author I have freed myself even more from the jealousy of others.
Pieter G. Kuipers,
Sneek, The Netherlands
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The Question of God: C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud Debate God, Love, Sex, and the Meaning of Life71 reviews
Armand M. Nicholi Jr.
Free Press, 2003
no dry read here
a really interesting book - a lot of insight into why people have the beliefs that they have.
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Dancing with Life: Buddhist Insights for Finding Meaning and Joy in the Face of Suffering8 reviews
Phillip Moffitt
Rodale Books, 2008
A Different Kind of Dharma Book
Most of the Dharma books that I've read fall into two categories: lightweight new-age fluff or heavily-footnoted scholarship. This book avoids both extremes. It's very compactly written, with no apparent filler. (If anything, I think he is too brief in touching on some important points.) I find the title of the book to be a bit unfortunate, but it's actually appropriate to the subject ...
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Man's Search for Meaning15 reviews
Viktor E. Frankl
Beacon Press, 2006
A path from apathy...
From the perspective of a member in a culture consumed in the "existential vacuum", Frankl's experiences and logotheraphy discussion offers a call to action for those prepared to live a meaningful life. This book will change you.
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Darwin's Dangerous Idea: Evolution and the Meanings of Life150 reviews
Daniel C. Dennett
Simon & Schuster, 1996
Unintelligent design explained
This book is a philosophical work rather than straight science, the author does an excellent job of looking at all the various species of darwinian theories and their mutations, from scientific,to pop culture to philosophical,and subjecting them to a harsh environment of critical thought and logic, so selecting out the fittest for survival at the end of the book.I may be a bit biased as I have ...
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200 Pomegranates and an Audience of One: Creating a Life of Meaning and Influence4 reviews
Shawn Wood
Abingdon Press, 2008
Fast & easy read, lasting impression. Professional & personal.
I cried reading the acknowledgments and was laughing in chapter one. This book was a fast read with the highs and lows of a good drama and made a strong impact; professional and personally. My faith and my filter is different because of Shawn's humble and authentic story telling ability. He brought truths about God AND myself to light to inspire more.
In his book, Shawn uses his story and ...
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Backwards & Forwards: A Technical Manual for Reading Plays15 reviews
David Ball
Southern Illinois University Press, 1983
Excellent and easy to read.
I've been acting for ten years and got my first directing assignment. I know a lot about directing from having been directed, but this book was a great guide for script analysis with the big picture in mind, not just one character. The show was a success and the actors still like me.
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Angel Numbers 101: The Meaning of 111, 123, 444, and Other Number Sequences6 reviews
Doreen Virtue
Hay House, 2008
Great Book
This is a great book. I really love all of Doreen Virtue books, and this one is no different. It reminds you know that your Angels are watching over you and keeping you safe.
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How Starbucks Saved My Life: A Son of Privilege Learns to Live Like Everyone Else 100 reviews
Michael Gates Gill
Gotham, 2007
One of the Best Career Books Ever
This is one of the best books ever written about mid-life career crisis. The story of the advertising executive who ended up cleaning toilets at Starbucks is filled with wonderful anecdotes that can be best appreciated by those who are middle aged and beyond. Young adult readers may not appreciate or understand the life-changing lessons (as seen by some of the one-star ratings from other ...
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The Purpose-Driven Life Journal10 reviews
Rick Warren
Inspirio, 2002
The Purpose-Driven Life
It is an informative and celebration of life experience. The Bible versus and explanations helped me tremendously to understand the Bible. The author has great insight into life and the Bible.
Emily Stefanus
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War Is a Force that Gives Us Meaning113 reviews
Chris Hedges
Anchor, 2003
Hawk or Dove: Read this book
The man knows whereof he speaks. I'm always interested in questioning assumptions; this book is guaranteed to shake up the way you think about war. Take a chance. If you don't want to read it you can listen to Mr Hedges reading it to you, Tantor has it in mp3 format. In a way, listening to him read his own work offers something extra.
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