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Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning311 reviews
Jonah Goldberg

Doubleday, 2008

Thorough, refreshing take on history
"Liberal Fascism" is Jonah Goldberg's marvelously provacative, innovative and thorough book that looks at American history through a new lens: the lens, that is, of fascism. Goldberg argues, rather successfully and after an intense examination of the actual historical facts, that the ideology behind the Democratic Party and other "social engineers" has much in common and, in some cases, derives ... 		  
  







  
  
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 ... 		  
  







  
  
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 ... 		  
  







  
  
Man's Search For Meaning286 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 ... 		  
  







  
  
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 		  
  







  
  
The Spirituality of Imperfection: Storytelling and the Search for Meaning48 reviews
Ernest Kurtz, Katherine Ketcham

Bantam, 1993

Excellent book on spirituality
This book is an excellent guide to wholeness through story telling, but in addition to that it guides you through the steps necessary to make a personal relationship with your higher power closer. Don Busick 		  
  







  
  
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 ... 		  
  







  
  
Angel Numbers 101: The Meaning of 111, 123, 444, and Other Number Sequences5 reviews
Doreen Virtue

Hay House, 2008

Mel
Doreen's updated Angel Numbers 101 is a Blessing, giving simple guidance to the repetitive numbers that I see daily lets me know to continue forward or watch for other avenues that are always availble to me. 		  
  







  
  
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 ... 		  
  







  
  
The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom67 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 ... 		  
  







  
  
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. 		  
  







  
  
Dancing with Life: Buddhist Insights for Finding Meaning and Joy in the Face of Suffering7 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 ... 		  
  







  
  
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. 		  
  







  
  
How Starbucks Saved My Life: A Son of Privilege Learns to Live Like Everyone Else100 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 ... 		  
  







  
  
Why We Believe What We Believe: Uncovering Our Biological Need for Meaning, Spirituality, and Truth5 reviews
Andrew Newberg, Mark Robert Waldman

Free Press, 2006

An Astonishing Book
This fascinating book examines how human beings construct their beliefs about everything: how we map the realities of the world, build moral and political beliefs, and develop religious and spiritual beliefs about the universe. The authors base their premises on neurobiological research and then they integrate their findings with contemporary psychology and sociology without ever becoming overly ... 		  
  







  
  
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. 		  
  







  
  
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 ... 		  
  







  
  
Why I Became an Atheist: A Former Preacher Rejects Christianity2 reviews
John W. Loftus

Prometheus Books, 2008

Thoughts from one who has been on both sides of the fence
John W. Loftus has written an important book that should be read by every Christian who cares about truth and reality. This is not the angry rant of some disgruntled former believer with an axe to grind. Loftus is thorough, fair and convincing. As a former Christian minister and apologist who became an atheist, he knows both sides of the belief question very well. The insights and detailed ... 		  
  







  
  
Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life19 reviews
Wendy Mass

Little, Brown Young Readers, 2008

A book beyond words.....
This book is the best book, I have ever read! After reading it I wish I knew Jeremy, Lizzy, but I really wish I knew Mr. Oswald. PLEASE read this book, it's great, fantastic, amazing, wonderful, exciting, fun, and it turns your life around!!!!! 		  
  







  
  
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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