Thought you'd never ask.
First of all I found the workbook to my favorite "self-help" - "God help me" book from the 80's. I was an emotional wreck from dumb stuff life throws at you, went to a seminar, the speaker recommended this book, "Search for Significance." by Robert S McGee
It was a God-send for sure, because it gave me permission to work through my anger, disappointments and plain old attitudes. Super stuff. I found out there is a 60-day workbook for people who've read the book and need a refresher. Today - January 3, 2011, I'm actually on day 3 in the book.
I'm also reading "Safely Home" by Randy Alcorn. What an awesome series of events, it is captivating, about about 1/3 through the book already - very good for my reading pattern.
I started "Knit Together" by Debbie Macomber first. It is a great motivational book, and Debbie is well known among knitters, yet has a heart of gold, has weathered most of life's stages and come out on top. Lovin' it, too, Only read about 1/10th of this book.
Next I'm reading "Middlemarch" (classic free .pdf) by George Elliott. Wow, didn't know I had so many books in the works. This is great - each one has a way of fitting into my day in some way.
Now they're all in one place and I can read no matter where I am. Also knit and felted a cute little pouch for my Kindle. Pics later.
3 Knitting Sisters ... knitting along and all the life in between ...
3 comments:
"Safely Home" sounds super interesting...
IF it wasn't on your KINDLE I would ask to BORROW it when you are DONE!
FIGHT THE KINDLE KRAZE!! BE OLD FASHIONED AND HOLD YOUR BOOK WHEN YOU READ IT !!! (giggle)
Me
think the value of self-help books or speeches really all depends on the nature of the self-help book or speech.
The problem with most of them is that you don't know that the person practiced or practices what he/she preaches, you have no idea how they truly got to where they are and they do not cast a wide enough net with their advice to truly reach the minds and hearts of the potential audience.
"Birth of a Salesman" by Carson V. Heady has NONE of these problems.
Not only is it spot-on, can't-miss career advice that is tested and triumphant, it is a book-within-a-novel about the author of the book. Unique spin from someone living in reality - it is a cut above all others.
http://www.amazon.com/Birth-Salesman-Carson-V-Heady/dp/193544431X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1284000823&sr=8-1
Nice to meet you.
I'm always excited on your new story.
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