Books that changed your life

penguin

Mon, Feb 19 2024, 4:12 pm

Oleander, can you please post (maybe on a new thread?) some of ur fav books on organizing & fav tips?

amother

Aconite

Mon, Feb 19 2024, 4:16 pm

Oleander, I'm with you completely!! I feel the same as you. I wish I did remember titles and authors though because some were so good that I wish I could reread them.

amother

Indigo

Mon, Feb 19 2024, 6:26 pm

This is a great thread! Thank you OP and all contributors.

Some books I found life changing:
Awareness (introduced me to the Ennegram personality typing system)

Dual discovery-.a fictional account of the 10 makkos- one of the best written books/novels on the Jewish market.

How to talk to Kids so kids will Listen

Real Power (introduced me to NLP )

amother

Foxglove

Mon, Feb 19 2024, 10:28 pm

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?

amother

Tangerine

Mon, Feb 19 2024, 10:48 pm

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

amother

Mustard

Mon, Feb 19 2024, 11:15 pm

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!

PractclyPerfect

Mon, Feb 19 2024, 11:18 pm

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

OceanRider

Mon, Feb 19 2024, 11:20 pm

amother NeonGreen wrote:

What’s the point of reading if it flies out the window?

They say (inspirational/informative) reading is like eating. You don’t necessarily remember what you eat but you grow from it.

amother

Lavender

Mon, Feb 19 2024, 11:27 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!

I like every one I've tried! Pick the one for your kids age, or go with the classic.

cupcake123

Mon, Feb 19 2024, 11:27 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 Russell

amother

Scarlet

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 12:32 am

amother Tanzanite wrote:

Lol 😆
I was thinking of Deep Blue by Gottesman in these terms. Personality changing.

I didn't end up marrying someone in longtime learning but this book idealizes and romanticizes the lifestyle in a way that makes you long for it. I think it should be required reading in schools.

That is so interesting. I think Gottesman wrote an earlier book called Chaimkel the Dreamer and that had me so wistful to live in a house with a shul. I still carry that dream somewhere even though DH actually grew up with a shul and wouldn’t do it.

He is probably the only ethereal Jewish writer… his books really made you think.

LittleDucky

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 3:47 am

Love this thread. OK, here goes...

Man's search for meaning

Whole brain child
How to talk so kids would listen
Blessing of a skinned knee
Free range kids

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

Wow, the more I think the longer my list. But I wouldn't take any off!

While none were life changing on their own, they each had amazing, inspiring lessons that definitely left an impact. I reserve life changing for when my children were born... Very Happy

amother

Mintcream

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 4:01 am

Attached- this changed my outlook on my marriage tremendously

My name is Asher Lev -

A daughter of 2 mothers- read it as a teen. Had a great impact at that time.

amother

Peru

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 4:14 am

How to talk so kids will listen - complete game changer in parenting

Atomic Habits - a real, practical guide to making real change in your life

Taking Charge of your Fertility - if you are trying to conceive/not conceive/understanding your body

shirachadasha

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 4:30 am

Sometimes Amazing Things Happen by Elizabeth Ford

The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande

Rebbetzin Kanievsky: A Legendary Mother to All

The Underground Culinary Tour

amother

Cyan

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 6:30 am

Its OK that you're not OK.

My Grandfather's Blessings.

The Five Invitations (Discovering what death can teach us about living fully).

amother

Starflower

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 7:13 am

amother Scarlet wrote:

I think he even wrote "Shpeter" before that. I used to read it when I was young (many years ago) and it would really make me wonder. He's a great author.

amother

Crystal

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 7:40 am

I loved The Thinking Jewish Teenager's Guide to Life by Rabbi Akiva Tatz when I read it in high school.

Ask The Rabbi by Rabbi Chaim Mintz goes through just about every topic in Judaism and breaks it down so clearly.

amother

Gold

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 9:53 am

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

amother

Floralwhite

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 10:00 am

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

one of the best books I’ve ever read