Self Help
How to live : what the Rule of St. Benedict teaches us about happiness, meaning, and community
Judith Valente
255.106/Valente
Religion, Self Help
The Rule of St Benedict, an ancient text for cloistered monks, has been inspiring readers for centuries. But what does a text aimed at monks have to say to readers living in the world? Valente's contemplative and personal book deftly weaves principles from the teaching of Benedict throughout her chapters and demonstrates how the ancient wisdom can help us to live better.
Advice not given : a guide to getting over yourself
Mark Epstein
294.3444 /Epstein
Religion, Self Help
The Harvard-trained psychologist and author of The Trauma of Everyday Life explores how the traditions of Buddhism and Western psychotherapy can complement each other to promote a healthier ego and maximize the human potential for living a better life. --Publisher
Advice on letting go of the ego, in order to life a fuller, more honest life. -Candice
I've been thinking... : reflections, prayers, and meditations for a meaningful life
Maria Shriver
248.482 /Shriver
Religion, Self Help
"As a prominent woman juggling many roles, Maria Shriver knows just how surprising, unpredictable, and stressful everyday life can be. In this moving and powerful book, she shares inspiring quotes, prayers, and reflections designed to get readers thinking, get them feeling, get them laughing, and help them in their journey to what she calls The Open Field--a place of acceptance, purpose, and passion--a place of joy."
Shriver compels her readers to live with thoughtfulness, gratitude, and kindness. -Candice
Party of one : truth, longing, and the subtle art of singleness
Joy Beth Smith
248.8432/Smith
Religion, Self Help
"With humor, self-awareness, and been-there perspective, Party of One delves into the insecurities and struggles of singleness and encourages you to find the good, the true, and the beautiful, to delve headfirst into community, and stop pressing pause on a life you never expected." --
Sort of a 'sex and the single [Christian] girl', from the editor of Christian Times magazine. -Candice
Girl, wash your face : stop believing the lies about who you are so you can become who you were meant to be
Rachel (Event planner) Hollis
248.843 /Hollis
Religion, Self Help
Drawing from her life experiences as a lifestyle guru, the author presents a guide to becoming a joyous, confident woman by breaking the cycle of negativity and burnout and pursuing a life of exuberance. With unflinching faith-- and rock-hard tenacity-- Hollis shows readers how to give yourself grace without giving up.
Hollis' book helps one to look beyond the negative stories we tell ourselves, in order to get at what really is important and fulfilling in life. -Candice
Easy to love, difficult to discipline : the seven basic skills for turning conflict into cooperation
Rebecca Anne Bailey
649.64 /Bailey
Nonfiction, Self Help
My parenting Bible! This book will give you the tools manage your young child's behavior, striking the perfect balance between letting them walk all over you and being a hard-driving taskmaster. -Anne W
A text originally intended for monks who separated themselves from the world, the Rule of St. Benedict can still provide valuable insight into how to live one's life in a balanced, fulfilling way. -Candice