Books that changed your life

amother

Lightpink

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 11:01 am

Class Acts
Great book for everyone but really amazing for teachers

Chayalle

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 11:11 am

amother Tangerine wrote:

I read dual discovery before pesach one year I have to say my pesach experience was something special.

Same author wrote another book - Song of Redemption - about the period of the Churban. So illuminating about that period of time, and very powerful.

amother

Vanilla

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 1:02 pm

Down came the rain by Brooke Shields

About PPD. Finally understood my feelings after I had my first child that I was too ashamed and disturbed about to even express to anyone.

amother

Indigo

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 2:14 pm

PractclyPerfect wrote:

For anyone who enjoyed Dual Discovery, try reading The Last Slave. Similar idea (set during this time period) but written way better.

I tried reading the Last Slave. I far preffered Dual Discovery. I couldn't finish The Last Slave.
But I know other people who loved it.

amother

Indigo

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 2:17 pm

amother Foxglove wrote:

Just want to confirm, when people recommended "Raising a Loving Family", was everyone referring to Rabbi Russell's book or some were referring to Virginia Scott?

Rabbi Russel, I assume.

amother

Indigo

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 2:18 pm

amother Mustard wrote:

the user that mentioned
how to talk so your kids will listen
can you link me that book I see a few options on amazon.....
thanks!

The are probably all the same, just different editions.

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 2:54 pm

Another vote for The Last Slave, it really moved me and inspired me.

amother

Tulip

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 2:58 pm

LittleDucky wrote:

How to manage your home without losing your mind- by A Slob comes clean

Is this book an easy read?

monday

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 9:45 pm

Empowered wife. Really helped me get out of being irritable all the time.

amother

Blush

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 9:52 pm

hodeez wrote:

Beyond a reasonable doubt
Was one of the deciding factors in me becoming frum

That IS a great book

shirachadasha

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 10:01 pm

amother Gold wrote:

I read and enjoyed many books on this thread.

Another book that made me view life differently and hasn't yet been listed is When Breath Becomes Air

You'd probably feel the same about The Last Lecture.

amother

Springgreen

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 10:17 pm

Chayalle wrote:

Same author wrote another book - Song of Redemption - about the period of the Churban. So illuminating about that period of time, and very powerful.

Was coming to add this. Really beautiful book. Was so meaningful and powerful to read during the three weeks

LittleDucky

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 10:33 pm

amother Tulip wrote:

Is this book an easy read?

Absolutely!! I laughed through it and learned so much about how I view housekeeping, helped me figure out a system that worked for me... I never imagined I would enjoy learning about housekeeping. But it was a total game changer for me.
The author is a self professed slob and describes her journey and lessons in keeping her home manageable. Its not for those strange folk who naturally have everything dusted and color coordinated.

kiwi strawberry

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 10:45 pm

amother Leaf wrote:

As long as I live by Ahron Margalit.

Came on here to say this. Life changing.

GoodnDear

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 10:55 pm

The Surrendered Wife
Yes. Changed my life.

Agree that Raising a Loving family is a great great read as well!

amother

Navyblue

Wed, Feb 21 2024, 1:01 am

Circle, Arrow, Spiral

A Return to Modesty

Permission to Believe/Receive

A Thinking Jewish Teenager's Guide to Life (Rabbi Tatz)

I Promise You (Yael Mermelstein)

Awareness (Miriam Adahan)

The Mountain Family

amother

Eggshell

Wed, Feb 21 2024, 1:22 am

Many!
Some that I remember:

Prisoner of another war
The Murray method
Be your own doctor
A yiddish one - והצלתי
As long as I live and the 2nd part of that.

amother

Candycane

Wed, Feb 21 2024, 1:49 am

Meam loez
Spare the child
Chinuch malchusi
Gottsman marriage books