Friday, January 19, 2007

Book recommendations

Hey gals,
I can't wait to see posts on your thoughts about "A Thomas Jefferson Education," as you guys really get into it. Amy has your copy arrived yet? I hooked Raven up with a copy, so everyone should be happily reading : ) -- In fact I definetly need to go back through it so I can post as well.
In the meantime I'm always looking for great book recommendations. These could either be books you'd like to consider for future club readings, or just books that you loved in general.
Here are some I've read recently that I would definetly recommend:
"7 Habits for Highly Effective Families" -- I'm still working on this one because we are using it as our FHE material. I have read a bunch of books on families/parenting and none have been as powerful as this book. I love it.
"Hard America, Soft America"
John Stossel's first book -- it has a very very long name, but he is a fantastic writer
"Master Key to Riches"
"The Anatomy of Peace" -- Out of all of the books I've read from the Arbinger Inst. (or people involved with it) this one is the most powerful when addressing family issues and self-deception. (Other ones I've read from them [or associates] were Leadership and Self Deception, The Peacegiver, and I started one from Amy, I think it was called The Bonds That Set Us Free, but I didn't finish becuase it is basically the same material from the first two : )
Right now I'm starting on Stossel's second book (also with a very long title) and have borrowed "The Ultimate Gift" from Dale -- a book which could potentially be a great book club book.
So ladies, what are some recommendations? What have you read that you would hands down pass along to a friend?
Thanks !

-Marcie

1 comment:

Dusty and Amy said...

I have some ideas written down somewhere but I had to through my 2 cents in about the Peacegiver. It is one of my favorite books I have ever read. I can honestly say it has changed my heart forever! I will re-read it again and again---just tell me when you wan to! :)