Archive for August 2010
Justinian’s Flea
Plague, Empire and the Birth of Europe
William Rosen
Patricia’s recommendation. It is a little difficult for me to keep up with all the characters and their movements but it is educational. Give yourself some time to get through this one.
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The Bourne Deception
A New Jason Bourne Novel
Eric Van Lustbader
Robert Ludlum’s successor hasn’t lost any of the suspense that made the originals so gripping. A great change of pace.
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Brave Companions
Portraits in History
David McCullough
A collection of interesting historical anecdotes told by one of my favorite writers. A good bedside book that enables us to develop an aspect of our knowledge that contributes to our being an even more interesting person
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Zen and the Art of Happiness
Chris Prentiss
A light enjoyable visit to spiritual awareness that makes for easy reading and again provides balance to our lives.
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The Five Secrets You must Discover Before You Die
John Izzo
A well researched book that offers guidelines for the retired and those who are looking forward to retirement without regrets. We learn from the successes of other people and Izzo provides us with insight into the life lessons of some very wise people.
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The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game
Michael Lewis
A true story of a determined white couple in Memphis’ compassion and successful efforts to educate and discover an extraordinary talent by the name of Michael Oher. I couldn’t put it down.
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The Field
Lynn McTaggart
The exploration of the relationship between the human mind and body and the pulsating energy that makes up our universe. Thought provoking and mind expanding. McTaggart enables us to go beyond our self imposed mental limitations.
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Eat Pray Love
One Woman’s Search For Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia.
Elizabeth Gilbert
The author undertook a journey that is relevant to all the readers of this blog. Her search to find balance and meaning in her life is not unlike the goals of my daily posts. It is a fascinating read. We can make our own odyssey by sitting in our easy chair at home or we can travel the world. I have done both and I recommend the latter. Travel is the most broadening mind-expanding experience one can have and it can be done on any budget. I have met people who saved for years to make their travel dream become a reality.
(Build Your Dream: 12 Essential Tools For Successful Living will help you to do it.)
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Everyday Zen: Love and Work
Charlotte Joko Beck
A practical, inspirational book to bring greater balance into our lives. I visit her wisdom often. Inner focus from meditation provides us with the ability to deal with the changes in our daily lives.
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The Help
Kathryn Stockett
An entertaining and thoughtful read. It serves to broaden our
understanding of racial attitudes in the South from the perspectives of those who were the closest to it and lived it. As I have discussed in Chapter Seven, our attitudes are major contributors to our successful living.
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