Five Good Reads
“Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl - Motivation and Spirituality
According to Amazon.com: A 1991 reader survey for the Library of Congress that asked readers to “name a book that made a difference in your life” found that “Man’s Search for Meaning” was among the 10 most influential books in America.
Read this memoir if you’re contemplating the bigger questions of your life.
“The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts” by Dr. Gary Chapman - Relationship
Dr. Chapman’s #1 New York Times best seller offers a proven approach to showing and receiving love that will help keep the marriage love-tank full. His technique is based upon five basic love languages: Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Receiving Gifts, Acts of Service and Physical Touch.
Read it if you want to discover your love language and that of your spouse for deeper and richer intimacy and love with your partner.
“The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be” by Jack Canfield - Purpose & Motivation
Another #1 New York Times best seller, Canfield’s book is a timeless guide offering 67 success principles and practices for young and old alike. This down-to-earth book is educational, relatable and very inspirational.
Read it if you want to attain new heights in your life or have a dream that’s not yet fulfilled.
“The Boys in The Boat: Nine Americans and their Epic Quest for Gold in the 1936 Berlin Olympics” by Daniel James Brown - Leadership
Joe Rantz is an abandoned teenager struggling to survive during the 1930’s Depression era in the American Northwest. Joe finds an unlikely anchor for his life while rowing for the University of Washington. This gripping true story speaks to the heart and soul of teamwork and the working class of the American West.
Read it if you want an inspirational story of grit and determination for a better life.
“10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works – A True Story” by Dan Harris - Inspirational Memoir
In 2004, “Nightline” anchor Dan Harris suffered a nationally televised panic attack, which caused him to reevaluate his life. A true nonbeliever, he embarks on a bizarre quest involving religion, spirituality and neuroscience. Eventually, he stumbles upon meditation and concludes it just might tame the voice in his head.
Read it if you want to laugh out loud and learn about America’s spiritual scene and the power of meditation for everyday life.
