| All-time Favorites
(in no particular order) |
The
Growth of the Mind: And the Endangered Origins of
Intelligence
Emotional
intelligence is the foundation of optimal mental health,
successful relationships, and a good life - Stanley
Greenspan's book is absolutely brilliant! |
People of the Lie: The Hope for Healing Human Evil
Although most
are familiar with M. Scott Peck's classic - The Road Less
Traveled, I found this book even more interesting - although
both are great reads |
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Little Slave: A Prison Memoir From Communist Laos
An amazing
story written by a close friend, Dr. Bounsang Khamkeo, about
his seven years in captivity as a political prisoner in
Laos. A must-read! |
The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of the Learning
Organization
Thoughtful
introduction to systems thinking by MIT Professor Peter
Senge, while also offering some unique ways of thinking
about life - easy and enjoyable reading |
Uncommon Therapy: The
Psychiatric Techniques of Milton H. Erickson, MD
Details the
genius of the father of clinical hypnosis, with stunning
case studies, this book is one of the main reasons I left
the business world to become a therapist! |
The Never Complete Book of Pumpkin Carvings: A Compilation
of
Carving Ideas
Written by my
father, this book fills a need unlike any other book of its
kind by offering over 150 unique pumpkin designs that can be
carved by anyone |
The Irreducible Needs of Children: What Every Child Must
Have to Grow,
Learn, and Flourish
Tops my list of
books that should be read by every parent, and provides an
evidence-based overview of what every child needs to thrive
in this world |
A Voyage of Madmen
A fascinating
story about the contest that inspired the first person to
sail solo around the world - no joke, after reading my wife
and I went out and bought a boat! |
Internal Family Systems Therapy
Written by Dr.
Richard Schwartz, this book offers refreshing insights into
human nature by combining systems thinking, family therapy,
and object relations |
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
Dr. Gottman,
world-famous marriage researcher, condenses down all his
important findings into a very readable, useful, and
much-needed work for all couples |
Powerful Medicines: The Benefits,
Risks, and Costs of Prescription Drugs
Because we all take prescription
drugs at times throughout life, this is one book you
should not miss and will enjoy reading a lot more than you
might think! |
The Sacred Balance: Rediscovering Our
Place in Nature
A well-thought out blueprint for
ecological sustainability - perhaps the most important book
on this list - because it speaks to the future for all our
children |
Excessive Appetites: A Psychological View of Addictions
If I had to pick only one must-read
book about addiction, this would be it, but don't expect any
quick fixes or simple solutions |
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