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Brave New World 729 reviews Aldous Huxley
Harper Perennial Modern Classics, 1998
Open the book and open your eyes
+ This book is more enjoyable with some soma! + Frighteningly Prophetic + Dystopia, i long for thee + Good Book
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Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy Revised and Updated 210 reviews David D. Burns
Harper, 1999
Excellent
+ Creating a New self-image + This book is a must read!
When I began reading the book is was skeptical to try Dr. Burn's methods but I was also desperate. I have been dealing with anxiety and depression for a year and nothing was working. I started using the triple column technique every day, recording my distorted thoughts, identifying the cognitive ...
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Yardsticks: Children in the Classroom Ages 4-14 : A Resource for Parents and Teachers 18 reviews Chip Wood
Northeast Foundation for Children, 1997
Excellent Book - I recommend to any parent or teacher!
+ Resource for parents and teachers + Yardsticks is a must by for educators! + Amazing + Yardsticks
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The Kite Runner 2517 reviews Khaled Hosseini
Riverhead Trade, 2004
Ki
+ Wonderful + Fantastic + powerful and moving + Could Not Put it Down
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Common Sense Parenting: Using Your Head as Well as Your Heart to Raise School-Aged Children: 3rd edition 4 reviews Ray Burke, Ron Herron, ...
Boys Town Press, 2006
WINNER, 1997 NATIONAL PARENTING CENTER SEAL OF APPROVAL
+ Common Sense Parenting is an enthusiastically recommended fundamental guide. + It works, that says it all! + An Excellent Parenting Resource
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The Exceptional Presenter: A Proven Formula to Open Up and Own the Room 30 reviews Timothy J. Koegel
Greenleaf Book Group Press, 2007
Exceptional Presenter is a Great Primer
+ Great book for anyone, whether presenting, speaking in meetings, or interviewing for your next job. + Outstanding + The Exceptional Presenter + A practical, real-world guidebook
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The Intention Experiment: Using Your Thoughts to Change Your Life and the World 71 reviews Lynne McTaggart
Free Press, 2007
Using Your Thoughts to Change Your Life and the World
+ Lotus Guide review
Easy to read, Very powerful and enlightening on how our intention can affect our lives and everyone around us.
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One Hundred Years of Solitude (P.S.) 55 reviews Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Harper Perennial Modern Classics, 2006
Hater of Magic
+ Garcia Marquez is great! + Excellent, but not typical of Marquez.
I knew I would hate the book. I can't stand magic, fantasy books or huge sprawling books. The short elegant novel is for me. But I thought I'd just try a few pages. A day later, my work copletely ignored, I emerged exhausted but exilerated. Yet, this is one of the greatest books I've ever read ...
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No Ordinary Moments: A Peaceful Warrior's Guide to Daily Life (Millman, Dan) 15 reviews Dan Millman
HJ Kramer, 1992
Down to Earth and Practical Wisdom
+ A great guidebook for connecting with spirit + very good book and received it in days of ordering it. All should read + Good Condition + Wonderful Writings
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Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal 499 reviews Christopher Moore
Harper Paperbacks, 2003
What did jesus do during those lost years???
+ Fantastic! + Hylarious and moving story of Jesus + Great book, would have loved to of met Biff in real life!!! + Biff is a Great Read!
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The Secret Life of Bees 1437 reviews Sue Monk Kidd
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2003
great read, very moving and realistic for the time period
+ Good Read + Emotional read + Excellent Read + Nostalgically Current
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Escape from Freedom 32 reviews Erich Fromm
Holt Paperbacks, 1994
Escape from freedom
+ An Honest and Sincere Analysis + Essential Delve Into What Freedom Is + One of the Greatest Socialist Thinkers of the 20th Century...
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Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why (Plus) 368 reviews Bart D. Ehrman
HarperOne, 2007
Clear & Concise Explanation of New Testament Origins
+ Eye opening + Misquoting Jesus: The Book Everyone Influenced By Christianity Must Read! + Well written, objective review of early Christian writings - recommended to anyone interested in the topic
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SAS Survival Handbook: How to Survive in the Wild, in Any Climate, on Land or at Sea 113 reviews John Lofty Wiseman
Collins, 2004
Survival Handbok
+ Excellent Survival Information + Fantastic survival book + Do you want to be a Mountain Man? + Long book, short review.
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Stars in My Pocket Like Grains of Sand 17 reviews Samuel R. Delany
Wesleyan, 2004
Delany has a lot more than 5 stars in his pocket
+ extremely subtle, occasionally difficult, and enigmatic, but 1st rate scifi + An entertaining, thought provoking read + As thought-provoking today as it was when first published
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Prozac Nation 345 reviews Elizabeth Wurtzel
Riverhead Trade, 1995
Very Helpful In Understanding Depression
+ On The Mark + Helpful In Many Ways
I've gone through my share of depression, as many others have before me. As bad as I thought I had it, after reading this book I realize just how lucky I was.
Wurtzel's book was gripping, using very raw and blunt language, which I connected with easily. And such a quick, easy read. Made me want ...
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American Gods 702 reviews Neil Gaiman
HarperTorch, 2002
A deep understanding
+ Thought provoking...makes you question your beliefs + How Neil Gaiman Re-invents the Fantasy Novel + interesting and engaging, a little stretching
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Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time 1445 reviews Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007
An Inspiring Read
+ No wonder it unanimously gets 5 stars + a timely read in this global community + Amazing book!
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Rich Dad's Guide to Investing: What the Rich Invest in, That the Poor and the Middle Class Do Not! 196 reviews Robert T. Kiyosaki, Sharon L. Lechter
Time Warner Books, 2000
Robert Kiyosaki is the Columbus of the business world
+ Good Book! Very informative and interesting + Kiyosaki oppened my eyes + Guide to Investing: What the Rich Invest In, That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!
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Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money--That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! 2199 reviews Robert T. Kiyosaki, Sharon L. Lechter
Business Plus, 2000
This Book Changed My Life!
+ Greatest Personal Finance book! + Good but not a instruction book
This is a MUST read book if you want to obtain financial freedom. Personally, this book totally changed my life!!
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