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Book changing your life?

16 years ago

Have you ever read a book that changed your life and if so

what was the book?

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lunchlady1948
16 years ago
I am reading 'Yoga for Dummies' and hope it changes my life:)

LunchLady who is not that deep.
olgaflowers
16 years ago
The Woman's Book of Courage
Meditation for Empowerment & Peace of Mind
By, Sue Patton Thoele
I have never been the same since reading her Book's.
Olgaflowers,
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Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
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Other than, of course the BIBLE.

"12 Lessons in Spirituality"

I'm sure I would enjoy Meditation for Empowerment & Peace of Mind also.

Edgar Cayce's Principles

Mostly I enjoy learning about "Growth in all Areas".

Gayle
trinitytx
16 years ago
"Go Ask Alice" I read this in my early teens, and it had a huge impact on me. So much in fact, I had all my kids read it, and still to this day, I keep a copy to pass on to young kids I meet that may be losing their way.

Trin
taigen_gw
16 years ago
Wow Trinitytx ...I can't believe that you were also changed by "Go Ask Alice"!! I also read it (and still have it) in my teens and had my kids read it. It has stayed with me all my life. I don't know of too many people that have even heard of it before....did you ever see the movie? I did, but it was the book that got me.
Linda Wayman
16 years ago
Thanks trin and taigen... I have never heard of that one, but I like to encourage Anna to read books that have such an impact on kids. I will get it for her right away if I can find it.
Books that have impacted my life are
The Bible
7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steve Covey
How to Simplify Your Life don't remember the author's name
Financial Freedom by Dave Ramsey
Most of the Chicken Soup books

There are others, but I can't think of them right now.

Linda
Jodi_SoCal
16 years ago
The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason.

Short, easy to read book on how to save money for anyone from elementary school to old age. I've given it as a gift many, many times.

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This is a great gift for a graduate or anyone who seems baffled by the world of finance and a wonderful, refreshing read for even the most experienced investor."

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Here is a link that might be useful: Amazon reviews
socks
16 years ago
Jodi, my husband showed me his little book Richest Man in Babylon before we were even married. That's the book that has meant a lot to him, and he has followed it. It is a great gift for a graduate or any young person, and if anyone follows the advice, they'll never be sorry they did.

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mimi_boo
16 years ago
Mine would have to be "The Road Less Traveled", by M. Scott Peck. A minister recommended it to me while I was in college, engaged to be married, and having considerable doubts. I lent my only copy out and it was never returned. Perhaps I should get another one.

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taigen_gw
16 years ago
Mscsippy....please be warned that the book "Go ask Alice" is NOT for all kids, especially younger ones. It is "based" on the diary of a young girl who got into drugs and what happens to her. It is VERY graphic and full of language etc. and events that you may not wish your child to read. I would strongly suggest that you read it first and then make the decision.
When mine wanted to read it I made sure I made lots of time to discuss it before hand and during.
Just my opinion and wanted to warn you before hand.
Taigen
danihoney
16 years ago
Hi everyone, I don't know if any of you will remember me. It has been a very LONG time since I have posted. I just decided I'd check and see what everyone was talking about these days and happened on this thread. I had to write when I read the post about "Go Ask Alice". At the beginning of this thread I immediately thought of this book as the one that really stuck with me. I only read it the one time in high school, but I've never forgotten it. It was very disturbing to me. Over the years there have been many times when discussions about drugs and teens has brought me right back to this book. Just thinking about it is stirring up memories and feelings. I think I will have to read it again as a parent of a soon-to-be teenager.

Danielle
trinitytx
16 years ago
I did see the movie, and it was very well done. It followed the book very closely and it too had an impact on me. If I could find the movie on disc, I would buy it in a heartbeat. I love hearing that it was a book that made others feel the same way I did. I think all pre-teen kids, especially girls should read the book. Parents, if you are not sure, read it first.

Trin
liz
16 years ago
I still have my copy of "Go Ask Alice"...i can't say that it was a book that changed my life...but you are so right that it is a book to give a teenager who may be headed down the wrong path....
marilyn_c
16 years ago
"The Continuum Concept" by Jean Liedloff. I read it while I was pregnant, and it gave me a wonderful idea on how to raise my baby....which I followed through on. The best thing I ever
did for her, and for myself.
Joy_CA
16 years ago
Trin, you can buy the "Go Ask Alice" DVD on Amazon for about $14.00.

Joy

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