A Few Recommended Books 2015

by David Brown
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These are books that I have read recently, (including 2014) and recommend. I am way too busy to write reviews now but there are plenty on Amazon, and a link to the book is provided.

Some of these books include recent research which provides insights, methods, and strategies for squeezing more out of life which helps since we are all challenged with time management, information, balancing the areas of life such as health, family, business, recreation, relationships, learning, and more.

So here is a partial list. It may not include all, but some excellent quality is here.

The Happiness Hypothesis
"In his widely praised book, award-winning psychologist Jonathan Haidt examines the world’s philosophical wisdom through the lens of psychological science, showing how a deeper understanding of enduring maxims-like Do unto others as you would have others do unto you, or What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger-can enrich and even transform our lives."


Warning: After Reading This Book You May Want to Walk the Camino....
Walking Home - A Pilgrimage -  It's on My List
from Amazon
" Life was falling apart. Within the space of three years, New York Times best-selling author and six-sensory spiritual teacher Sonia Choquette had suffered the unexpected death of two close family members, seen her marriage implode, and been let down by trusted colleagues. And sympathy was not forthcoming. “You’re a world-renowned intuitive guide and teacher,” people jeered. “How could you not have seen this coming?” Having intuitive abilities didn’t make Sonia superhuman, however. Nor did it exempt her from being wounded or suffering the pain of loss and the consequences of our all-too-human traits such as anger, resentment, and pride—traits that can lead even the best of us to stray from our path.
     In order to regain her spiritual footing, Sonia turned to the age-old practice of pilgrimage and set out to walk the legendary Camino de Santiago, an 800-kilometer (500-mile) trek over the Pyrenees and across northern Spain. Day after day she pushed through hunger, exhaustion, and pain to reach her destination. Eventually, mortification of the flesh gave way to spiritual renewal, and she rediscovered the gifts of humility and forgiveness that she needed to repair her world.
     In this riveting book, Sonia shares the intimate details of her grueling experience, as well as the unexpected moments of grace, humor, beauty, and companionship that supported her through her darkest hours. While her journey is unique, the lessons she learned—about honoring your relationships with others as well as with your own higher self, and forgiving all else—are universal."

Bio Hacking and The Bulletproof Diet
I really like the way Dave Asprey did extensive cutting edge research to find studies of ways to "bio-hack" or enhance the health and mind and sleep using methods, technology, and selected nutrients. It's controversial to some. For me, I am enjoying the diet, especially the grass fed beef, and recommend that anyone who wants to lose weight and improve their health check it out.


Here's  a Fun and Fascinating Book to Enjoy -  The Happiness of Spending
"Two professors combine their fascinating and cutting-edge research in behavioral science to explain how money can buy happiness—if you follow five core principles of smart spending."



Abundance - The Future is Better Than You Think
This is a must read for anyone (which includes about everyone) who thinks that the world is falling apart and the problems that we face are insurmountable. Fascinating read.
Amazon:
"In Abundance, space entrepreneur turned innovation pioneer Peter H. Diamandis and award-winning science writer Steven Kotler document how progress in artificial intelligence, robotics, digital manufacturing synthetic biology, and other exponentially growing technologies will enable us to make greater gains in the next two decades than we have in the previous 200 years. We will soon have the ability to meet and exceed the basic needs of every person on the planet. Abundance for all is within our grasp."