Do you enjoy self help books?What's the title of the one you've read most recently?What did you learn from it?

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GETTING THE LOVE YOU WANT, A GUIDE FOR COUPLES My therapist highly recommended my husband and I to read this. She recommended it for a few reasons. First of all, this book is not just for couples.It explains why we choose the mates we choose, or why we are drawn to the types of people we are drawn to (for potential life partners).

Harville Hendrix starts the book with THE UNCONSCIOUS MARRIAGE, meaning what went on in our childhood that makes us reach to things in our lives today, why we have emotions toward things today, that others might not react the same to, why we act the way we act today, etc. So you are learning a great deal about yourself and why you do the things you do, why you view life the way you do.So in this light (you have to read it to totally understand what I am saying but pls take my word for it) people that are not in relationships can benefit from this book as well. The other reason she recommended us to read this book is because for a while my husband and I were (it is better now, and I truly believe it is because what we have gained so far from this book) more than not fighting/arguing and not getting along. We were not being "loving" towards one another.

I hated this and whenever we fight I hate it (this has a lot to do with the fact that my parents are divorced and I have made a vow to myself that I will never get divorced, because I would never want my children going through what I indirectly went through). I was also very much bothered by the tension and high amount of stupid arguements because we just had our two yr anniversary and it scared me that we were being this way and haven't been married a long time at all. Well I have to say Hendrix puts light on so many areas.

For instance, if you grew up with a parent who constantly scolded you, you will (subconscioulsy) find a mate that does the same. If you grew up with a parent who engulfed you and never let you out of his or her sight, you will seek this kind of person in a mate. The reason we do this, according to Hendrix is because the emotions that we felt because of having parents who were this way, are first not 100% dealt with, and second are so deeply inside of us, we subconciously crave that that type of person/env't because that's the only way or person we know.

Our parents are our primary caregivers and as they say we are a product of our env't. According to Hendrix, there are two parts to the mind, the "unconscious mind" and the "conscious mind. " The "unconscious mind" is the part of the mind that is your child mind, you do things a certain way because this is all you know, due to your up-bringing.

The "conscious mind" is your adult mind, meaning you have come to the realization that you can change yourself, how you react to situations, how you communicate with individuals, in this book your spouse, and you can get your needs met, how you can help your spouse gets his or her needs met. This all leads toward improved communication, not expecting your partner to read your mind, and vice versa, knowing how to express your emotions in a healthy and productive way, and how you both can have the love you want. I can keep going on with more examples but my hands are getting a bit tired so I will end this with a quick summary I found on this website: The bestselling guide to transforming an intimate relationship into a lasting source of love and companionship.

, with a new foreword and chapter from the authorIn Getting the Love You Want, Dr. Harville Hendrix presents the relationship skills that have already helped hundreds of thousands of couples to replace confrontation and criticism with a healing process of mutual growth and support. This extraordinary practical guide describes the revolutionary technique of Imago Relationship Therapy, which combines a number of disciplines--including the behavioral sciences, depth psychology, cognitive therapy, and Gestalt therapy, among others-- to create a program to resolve conflict and renew communication and passion. Getting the Love You Want describes the three stages of intimate relationships, provides illustrative case studies and gives helpful recommendations to overcome the obstacles in those stages to create a stronger bond between couples.

First, he chronicles the stages of most relationships-attraction, romantic love and the power struggle-and suggests ways for partners to identify the conflicts associated with each of them. Then, he explores methods for achieving a "Conscious Marriage," where the early phases of romance are rekindled and confrontation is slowly replaced by growth and support. Finally, Dr. Hendrix incorporates these ideas into a unique therapeutic course, offering a series of proven exercises that lead to insight, resolution and revitalization.

Step by step, he describes how to communicate with greater accuracy and sensitivity, how to let go of self-defeating behaviors, and how to focus energy on meeting each partners' needs. With Getting the Love You Want couples in any stage of a relationship can resolve their conflicts and achieve mutual emotional satisfaction. http://books.google.com/books?id=ai6U4naiWakC&dq=&prev=http://www.google.com/search%3Fq%3Dharville%2Bhendrix%26rls%3Dcom.microsoft:en-us%26ie%3DUTF-8%26oe%3DUTF-8%26startIndex%3D%26startPage%3D1&sa=X&oi=print&ct=result&cd=1 Enjoy reading!

Sources: Great book recommendations from my therapist aj0905's Recommendations Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples Amazon List Price: $15.00 Used from: $1.26 Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (based on 101 reviews) Getting the Love You Want Workbook: The New Couples' Study Guide Amazon List Price: $16.95 Used from: $7.38 Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 (based on 8 reviews) .

In general...no! I read an ENORMOUS amount (1 to 3 books per day, usually) and rather than "self-help," I'll find a book on the subject matter, and read that--and design my own changes. That being said, my spouse quit smoking with Allen Carr's "The Easy-Way to Quit Smoking," and it was simply an amazing thing to watch.

I read the book before he started, and the "rethinking" process that Carr recommends, the arguements he puts forth certainly had ME nodding my head. In part, I'm sure John was ready for the message, but I've seen that man TRY to quit time after time, get about 2.5 weeks into the task, be horrible to live with, and then and backslide, then metally beat himself up and feel like a failure. With this, he just stopped, and he was done.

The Carr book took the processes that are most often recommended and demonstrated how they made smoking an object of desire, rather than changing your attitude about the act itself. ALSO: A friend of mine wrote a book (she got interviewed on several of the morning news shows with it) called "Eating with Your Anorexic. " I fortunately have never had to deal with this issue--but it was a terrific book, had the supporting data to uphold her arguement, as well as their family's personal experience, and I learned a whole lot that I didn't know before about eating disorders..

Yes, sometimes. My basic feeling on this is that MOST of the time, I should help myself, rather than looking to somebody else to help me. However, I always enjoy learning wisdom and new ideas from people, and that is why I chose to read "The Seven Habits of " That was a wonderful book, which I will read again and continue recommending to others.It was also my first "self help" book, and after reading it, I have decided that there may be other good self help books with interesting information in them.

Basically, I don't feel that I learned that much new information. Most of what the author mentions I knew in one way or another. He simply put all the information in one place, organized it well and connected it in new ways for me.

I enjoyed his stories and applications of the information. Thank you for asking. Sources: My Own Experience .

Sam Horn Until this past year I had never read a self-help book. I read plenty to educate myself and still do but did not tackle my self-esteem issues. Which still need much work although progress is being made :) I was browsing the self-improvement section at Borders one day and stumbled across a title that just caught my eye and made me smile.It was Tongue Fu!

By Sam Horn. After years of practicing/learning Kempo Karate I couldn’t resist that title and I bought it.In a nutshell it was about deflecting verbal conflicts simply. I read it in a day (not immediately mind you it took a few months to actually pick it up).

After I read it I wanted the rest of her books. They were just fantastic. She has a very simple style of writing that is high on humor and actually gives step by step instructions.

Not a nebulous "think good of yourself and others will too" approach. After that I did get the rest of her books, except for POP! Which didn’t seem to apply to me.

I read Take the Bully by the Horns next and then What’s Holding You Back and still have not yet gotten to ConZentrate (but boy do I need that one ...). Before I tackle that one I want to read What’s Holding You Back again. It truly worked and helped but without practicing the tools I was given I am slipping back into my "old self".

More on that in your next question however! I have a few more books on order but cannot write about them at this time. Quantum Success, and Honoring The Self.

Don’t know how those are yet :) Sources: My little library at home Aubbie's Recommendations Tongue Fu! : How to Deflect, Disarm, and Defuse Any Verbal Conflict Amazon List Price: $13.95 Used from: $3.74 Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (based on 21 reviews) What's Holding You Back? : 30 Days to Having the Courage and Confidence to Do What You Want, Meet Whom You Want, and Go Where You Want Amazon List Price: $15.95 Used from: $8.15 Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (based on 15 reviews) Take the Bully by the Horns: Stop Unethical, Uncooperative, or Unpleasant People from Running and Ruining Your Life Amazon List Price: $13.95 Used from: $8.75 Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (based on 22 reviews) ConZentrate: Get Focused and Pay Attention--When Life Is Filled with Pressures, Distractions, and Multiple Priorities Amazon List Price: $13.95 Used from: $2.49 Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 (based on 13 reviews) .

It depends on the book... Some, like Bible study books (definitely in the "self-help" category as far as I'm concerned! ), I very much enjoy reading. Others that seem too "big-worded, long-winded, and over-defining", I find hard to complete, even if I know I could benefit from them.

Sigh! "Enthusiasm Makes the Difference" by Norman Vincent Peale is the most recent self-help tome I've completed; it helped me a great deal, by defining enthusiasm in a way that was both appealing and effective, and giving some excellent suggestions for getting off my behind and using it in my life. Not only did it keep me on the treadmill (my usual self-help reading spot) when I otherwise would have really wanted to get off, it assisted me in my dealings with my family and my job.

I look forward to reading everyone else's answers to this...maybe I'll find another good book to keep my legs moving on the dread-er-treadmill! (o: BearMom4MissesOldAV's Recommendations Norman Vincent Peale: Three Complete Books: The Power of Positive Thinking; The Positive Principle Today; Enthusiasm Makes the Difference Amazon List Price: $13.99 Used from: $9.99 Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 (based on 10 reviews) BearMom4MissesOldAV's Recommendations Complete Mitford Series (Volumes 1-9) While not really "self-help", these books have brought a great deal of cheer into my life. They make me laugh and warm my heart as well!.

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Looking for recommendations of good books to read. I'm a 30 something year old black female. I enjoy fiction.

I forgot the title of this book I read it was three books in one..

There are two books that I can't remember the author or title of.

I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.