Posted by Rhainy on August 23, 2000, at 8:07:07
In reply to Re: Favorite Self Help books, posted by gritslad on August 22, 2000, at 20:09:41
> When I had posted this thread, I was seeking traditional "self-help" books, so what a nice surprise (esp. to an English teacher) to see this literature as self help thread pop up. I too am a great lover of Their Eyes Were Watching God. I'm rereading Madame Bovary and am struck by what a text book bipolar case Emma is. For those of you with a lot of time, I Know This Much is True by Wally Lamb (1000 + pages)is an amazing book. I also much enjoyed Annie Proulx's The Shipping News. Reading is the one thing that can cure me, albeit temporarily, of the negative cycling that's part of my problem. I'm hoping the amino acids (see later post) that I read about in the Depression Free for Life book kick in soon. They are supposed to work fast.
I guess since everyone has added non-traditional books, I will add myself the ones which are not...The Fifth Sacred Thing by Starhawk
a novel which is post apocalyptic San Fransisco, where the populace remaining in the area adopt a *Global Village* atmosphere with a large emphasis on spirituality in the area and they reach out to try to share this, in the Los Angeles area adn all of the trials the folks go thru.Another is called _Every Wall Shall Fall_
I do not remember the author, will have to find out if anyone is interested. THis is a true story of a young early 20's woman who goes to visit East Germany nad is captured and held in prison for a long time, though she actually did nothing wrong. It is the story of her struggles in daily living and survivng while there. Very inspiring.There are many others I count as uplifting for one reason or another, but most are fantasy books which are written by Mercedes Lackey and really would have no place (I dont think) on this thread. Her Music however is one of my *Mood Lifters* and I often have it playing when I am in my deepest darkest moods. It helps me to bring the light back.
Blessings,
Rhainy
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