Insightful Books — 25 November 2008 — Brief summaries of 30+ insightful books on various subjects that I have come across over the last ten years.
“On Grief and Grieving” by Kübler-Ross and Kessler — 12 October 2008.
“History of Happiness” by Darrin McMohan — 21 August 2008.
“I Ching Wisdom” by Wu Wei — 4 August 2008.
“The How of Happiness” by Sonja Lyubomirsky — 6 July 2008.
Two Books on Hypnosis — 30 June 2008.
Tough Times and Character Development — 29 June 2008.
Deat Gurmeet – You might check ‘The Art of Happiness’ as well. Seemingly the book talks about topics we are all familiar, but presents it nicely. I had difficult period in life when this book was very helpful. So much was its influence that I read several of Dalai Lama’s books afterwards (Healing Anger was one of very good books as well).
There is a series of three books written by Swami Vivekananda on Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga, Jnana Yoga (most difficult to read and follow, but captivating book). I found all these four books to be an absolute delight to read.
Best,
Ravi
Thanks a lot, Ravi!
I perused through Dalai Lama’s books in 2007–2008. His books are wonderful, in very simple language. Many of these are available in county and city libraries in California.
A close friend of mine pointed me to Karma Yoga in 2008. I should re-read that book, making notes this time. Swami Vivekananda’s books are online: Vivekananda Library Online and Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda