“I don’t know about you, but I love reading. I love getting lost in words, creating my own universe through a story. It’s a real moment for me, like being in a bubble and connected to the present moment while losing track of time.
Personal development books have always brought me a lot and many of them have guided me through life changes and transformations.
Here is a list of 12 books that have guided me and brought me enlightenment in recent years, including love, personal development, relationships, and confidence. They have also given me the strength to accomplish and realize my desires. I have read some of them several times, interpreting them differently each time, and I’ll probably read them again.
I hope you find your happiness. Enjoy your reading.
xoxo – Juju.”
BLINK - the power of thinking without thinking
Blink moves quickly through a series of delightful stories…Gladwell is always dazzling us with fascinating information and phenomena…If you want to trust my snap judgement, buy this book: you’ll be delighted.- “New York Times Book Review”
A provocative and enlightening read…It is a pleasure to travel through this land of rapid cognition with a guide as curious and insightful as Gladwell. “Atlanta Journal-Constitution”
A really fun ride…Gladwell offers a near-limitless supply of fascinating anecdotes…He is without peer in his ability to sum up complex concepts with a simple, tight phrase.”Chicago Tribune”
New earth – Eckart Tolle
Awakening to your life’s purpose
lluminating, enlightening, and uplifting, A New Earth is a profoundly spiritual manifesto for a better way of life—and for building a better world.
“[Oprah] Winfrey calls the book ‘a wake-up call for the entire planet, one reader at a time. It helps us to distance ourselves from our egos . . . and to open ourselves to a higher self. . . . It helps us to stop creating our own suffering and obsessing over the past and what the future might be, and to put ourselves in the now.'”
—USA Today
The four agreements – Don Miguel Ruiz
“This book by don Miguel Ruiz, simple yet so powerful, has made a tremendous difference in how I think and act in every encounter.” — Oprah Winfrey
“Don Miguel Ruiz’s book is a roadmap to enlightenment and freedom.” — Deepak Chopra, Author, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success
“An inspiring book with many great lessons.” — Wayne Dyer, Author, Real Magic
Clarity and connection – Yung Pueblo
Perfect for gaining some thoughtfulness and perspective at any point in the day . . . I’m always surprised how impactful even a short poem from Yung Pueblo can be.” (Dr. Mark Hyman, New York Times bestselling author)
Thinking fast and slow – Daniel Kahneman
In his mega bestseller, Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman, world-famous psychologist and winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics, takes us on a ground breaking tour of the mind and explains the two systems that drive the way we think.
System 1 is fast, intuitive, and emotional; System 2 is slower, more deliberative, and more logical.
Women who run with the wolves – Clarissa Pinkola
“Women Who Run With the Wolves isn’t just another book. It is a gift of profound insight, wisdom, and love. An oracle for one who knows.”
—ALICE WALKER
“An inspiring book, the ‘vitamins for the soul’ [for women] who are cut off from their intuitive nature.”
—San Francisco Chronicle
Breath – James Nestor
“Breath” by James Nestor explores the significance of breathing – its science, history, and cultural importance. It challenges conventional wisdom and offers practical tips and exercises for better health and vitality. The book examines various breathing techniques and reveals the impact of mouth breathing versus nasal breathing on overall well-being. “Breath” is an eye-opening journey into the significance of something we often take for granted -the simple act of breathing.
You are not listening – Kate Murphy
If you’re like most people, you don’t listen as often or as well as you’d like. There’s no one better qualified than a talented journalist to introduce you to the right mindset and skillset―and this book does it with science and humor.”
-Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take
The wim Hof method – wim hof
“This book will change your life.” ―Ben Fogle, travel writer and broadcaster
“If you had to read one book on how to feel great, this is it. I’m so glad Wim’s techniques have been summarized in such an easy-to-digest way. I’ve been doing his method religiously because it works.” ―Jesse Itzler, serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, endurance athlete, and an owner of the Atlanta Hawks
The art of loving - Erich froom
In this astonishing, insightful book, world-famous psychoanalyst Erich Fromm explores the power of love in our daily lives. Fromm reveals his daring prescriptions for overcoming the fear of love . using love to conquer anxiety . and developing a more exhilarating love life.
The celestine prophecy – James redflied
“A gripping adventure story filled with intrigue, suspense, and spiritual revelations.” -Commonwealth Journal
“A spiritual classic…a book to read and reread, to cherish, and to give to friends.” – Joan Borysenko, PhD, author of Fire in the Soul
“In his inimitable style of great storytelling, Redfield opens us up to a world of insight, inspiration, synchronicity, and power.” – Deepak Chopra
Attached – Amir Levine and Rachel S F Heller
Life changing
An insightful look at the science behind love, attached offers readers a road map for building stronger, more fulfilling connections.
‘A groundbreaking book that redefines what it means to be in a relationship.’ – John Gray, PhD., bestselling author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus
