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09-18-2006, 06:47 AM
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The book that changed my life was the first book that I ever chose for myself. It lead to the joy of reading: Katey the Kitten.
Every book that I've ever read has changed me in some way. Some small bit of wisdom, wit, humor, or ick has stayed with me. |
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09-18-2006, 03:41 PM
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There are so many!!!!!
Not in Order........(not a book..the list is just not in order...LOL) Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda Bible Bhagavad-Gita Don Juan series by Carlos Castaneda Power of Now by Eckart Tolle Course in Miracles Disappearance of the Universe by Gary Renard Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss Ascension by MSI Buddhism, It's not what you think by Steven Hagan Buddhism Plain and Simple by Steven Hagan Enlightenment: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali translated by MSI First Thunder by MSI The Gods in Everyman by Jean Shinoda Bolen Living in the Light By Shakti Gawain A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham You Can Heal Your Life by Louise L. Hay The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis Siddhartha by Herman Hesse The Spiritual Teachings of Ramana Maharshi The Road Less Travelled by M.Scott Peck Seth Material by Jane Roberts Johnathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach Joshua by Joseph Girzone Zen Mind, Beginners Mind by Suzuki Be Here Now by Baba Ram Dass (Ram Dass now..LOL) Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives by Dan Millman How to Know God by Deepak Chopra The Translucent Revolution by Arjuna Ardagh Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M Pirsig The Dancing Wu Li Masters: An Overview of the New Physics by Gary Zukav Power vs Force: The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior by David R. Hawkins Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein The Eye of The I by David R. Hawkins A Path with Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life by Jack Kornfield And there are so many more!!!!! |
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09-18-2006, 08:22 PM
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There are a bazillion, but as a teen, the first one that I read and said, "I thought that, too, but I didn't know how to put it into words! That's IT!!" was Another Roadside Attraction by Tom Robbins.
Oh, and thanks for the reading list, coffee! I've read a solid number of those books, but many I haven't! |
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09-18-2006, 08:43 PM
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09-19-2006, 01:13 AM
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I just can not answer this question. Every book that holds my attention, is a great book. At this point, there are way too many. And, let me tell you, it is hard to hold my attention. I am one of those people who are all over the place at the same time.
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09-19-2006, 03:00 AM
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The Satanic Bible by Anton Szandor LaVey
If any book changed my life, its that one. The Dark Tower by Stephen King which made me want to write great stories. That is just incomparable to any other fictional book I've read. |
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09-20-2006, 06:41 AM
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Jonathan Livingston Seagull. Just something very special about it to me. Where I was when I read it, what I was going through, etc.
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09-24-2006, 12:56 AM
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I have had two books change my life: Frank Herbert's "Dune" and Cunningham's "Guide for the Solitary Practitioner of Wicca". "Dune" completely opened my eyes to what scifi could be; full and complex with an excellent story to tell. Cunningham welcomed me to the wonders of wicca and the celebration of the universe around us.
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09-24-2006, 03:59 AM
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Wow, there have been so many -- I can't think of them all, but off-hand, and just looking around my room, right this minute:
 1. I'll jump on this bandwagon: Jonathan Livingston Seagull had an enormous impact on me, and I was just a kid when I read it. 2. A Wrinkle in Time -- This has been a favorite since I was about 10... and I read it again with my kids about 6 years ago when I was homeschooling. 3. The Bible -- Continues to change me, correct me, exhort me, edify me, and uphold me daily. 4. Write It Down, Make It Happen by Henriette Anne Klauser -- This book has had more impact on me than any other book in my life, I think. I have never been able to set goals for myself, and this book made me believe in setting goals. But not goals like, "I want to be earning $50K by next year." I'm talking about spiritual goals, emotional goals, business goals, psychological goals... you name it. Believe it or not, using the principles in this book, I have achieved a good number of them. (When I'm stuck, like I am now, I go and get the book, and do a little more work.) I bought a house (okay, so it's a mobile home, but it's mine!), re-started my business, got remarried (I can't believe I did that, but it must have been out there in the universe somewhere!), bought myself a brand new computer with all the bells and whistles, quit my crappy job... GO GET THIS BOOK! You will believe you can do anything, and you can.  5. Also, I recently read a how-to book for writing wedding ceremonies that I think everyone who performs weddings should read. It's written for couples (any faith, interfaith, no faith), but officiants can benefit from it greatly. The author is such a caring, loving, generous soul that she had an enormous, eye-opening effect on my spiritual life. "The Complete Wedding Ceremony Planner," by Rev. Judith Johnson, PhD. So, that's it for me. Who's next? |
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09-28-2006, 05:04 PM
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09-28-2006, 07:32 PM
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I have had two books change my life: Frank Herbert's "Dune" and Cunningham's "Guide for the Solitary Practitioner of Wicca". "Dune" completely opened my eyes to what scifi could be; full and complex with an excellent story to tell. Cunningham welcomed me to the wonders of wicca and the celebration of the universe around us. I would agree about Dune. In fact the entire series of the Dune books. Quite good. I like Scott Cunningham's books as well... |
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10-31-2006, 02:21 AM
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The Conversation with God series (as it succeeded in deprogramming me and beginning my journey)
The Jesus Mysteries (as it provided impetus to research the history of religion) The Laughing Jesus (as it prompted me to pursue modern gnosticism) The Bible (as it was a good friend when I was a child) The writings of Samuel Aun Weor (lots of books, but equal in importance) The Power of Now (as it is the ONE book I refer to for solace and comfort) The Dark Tower series (as it inspired me to write, as does Mr. King with most of his books) I Am That by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj (there are no words for this book) |
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10-31-2006, 06:41 AM
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"Green Magic: The Sacred Connection to Nature" by Ann Moura
"The Elements of Ritual" by Deborah Lipp "Rituals of the Dark Moon" by Gail Wood "A Year of Ritual" by Sandra Kynes In my humble opinion, the last three on this list are "must have" books for one's library if you are on the path of the Witch or Wiccan.   
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10-31-2006, 07:49 AM
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When God was a Woman by Merlin Stone.
And the series The Incarnations of Immortality by Piers Anthony. These introduced me to a new way of thinking, and then... |
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11-14-2006, 07:49 AM
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The Four Agreements, by Don Miguel Ruiz. That really started me on the path to learning about myself.
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11-18-2006, 02:49 PM
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Knowledge of the Higher Worlds - and its attainment
by Rudolf Steiner http://www.jacana.org.uk/book/steiner1/ |
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11-23-2006, 09:16 PM
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Also by Rudolf Steiner:
Occult Science Egyptian Myths and Mysteries |
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09-03-2007, 07:17 PM
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09-03-2007, 07:31 PM
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09-03-2007, 09:51 PM
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I know!!! And I got some interesting titles added to my reading list...let's hope we get some more...
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