10 Books That Changed My Life
Hello Hello,
If you are an amazon-rat like I am, meaning you spend tons of time on amazon looking at books and reviews for products, then you may have seen those “lists” on the side sometimes. They are cool, and I’ve always wanted to make one.
I decided to make one about the 10 Books that Changed My Life.
These are the books that had like, huge, noticeable impact. Like…the next day I, for example,
started a raw vegan diet
overcame depression
started a business
changed my mind about hating men and got a great relash out of it
stopped thinking my weight was the cause of everything bad in my life
stopped hating being single and turned it into an journey of self exploration that led to me finding two new passions in life.
Stuff like that. I have read thousands literally of self help type books. When I walk past the section, I have to read at least one, right then and there in the store. So for me these were the cream of the crop, the ones that worked like advil—you take it–wait an hour–bam, the pain is gone.
These cleared the fog from my clouded muddled thinking, energized me enough to make a huge change right then and there, started huge passions that branched into more and more good things.
So check it out if you so desire!
Here is a short list of the books along with their miracle cures:
1. Feeling Good by David Burns
(cured me of depression)
2. Intimate Connections by David Burns
(Blew my mind, and started me on a journey to change my life from rags to riches)
3. Mama Gena’s School of Womanly Arts by Regena Thomashauer
(Finally explained what the hell it means to “love yourself” and started me writing down and noticing for once… what I wanted)
4. Mama Gena’s Owner’s and Operator’s Guide to Men by Regena Thomashauer
(explained how to change your attitude about men in order to have a awesome relationship, and it worked like a charm.)
5. If You Want to Write: A Book about Art, Independence and Spirit by Brenda Ueland
(Inspired me to make art, convincing me of what I already knew deep down, which is that good art is art which comes from deep in the heart)
6. Free the Animals: The Story of the Animal Liberation Front by Ingrid Newkirk
(Opened my eyes up to the reality of what happens to animals in this world)
7. Raw Family: A True Story of Awakening by Victoria Boutenko
(Inspired me to start eating raw the next day. inspired me to want to be healthy)
8. Living Alone and Loving It: A Guide to Relishing the Solo Life by Barbara Feldon
(Stopped me from self destructing as a single person and inspired me to take action and find my passions through trial and error)
9. The 4 Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferris
(inspired me to start a business the next day)
10. Fat!So?: Because You Don’t Have to Apologize for your Size by Marilyn Wann
(convinced me to be proud of myself. ended my lifelong obsession with hating my weight)
11. Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Wechsler
(After I read this book, so many things that happened in my body finally made sense. it is a crime this info is not taught to girls in school).
10 Books That Changed My Life on amazon!
I read Barbara Feldon’s book years ago and loved it. What a cool lady.
My library has a few of these books, I’ll check them out. Thanks for the recommendations!
And congratulation on going fully vegan! I remember you used to want to. I’m always waffling and lapsing and wondering if I’d ever really be able to be a true vegan…. maybe Ingrid Newkirk would whip my heart into shape, eh?
Thanks Rebekah! Barbara Feldon–so cool! I love your blog.
Nice list! I also read and Loved mamagena’s book. Did you ever take her course? I actually JUST posted a review of it! http://www.thejauntywriter.com/2013/03/13/an-honest-review-of-mamagenas-mastery-program/
wow i read your review. that will be so helpful to so many people and i totally agree with you on your points, as I DID take the course. I am very glad I did and also found it altered my world view so much for the better. So happy you found my blog. Your blog is excellent. I hope you write more. Thanks Jocelyn!!
Thanks Victoria!!! Your blog is wonderful too! And chock full of great, useful information. I will most definitely be writing more :) thanks so much for the encouragement.
Keep this going please, great job!