My TOP TEN BOOK LIST
Books that deeply touched my heart recently.
1. Real moms Exploding the Myths of Motherhood by Elisa Morgan and Carol kuykendall. (I was able to relate well to those myths and was deeply encouraged by genuine views from REAL mummys!)
Like what the amazon reader said," If you're like me ~~ a mom of toddlers ~~ there are some days when you think you're going insane ~~ this book IS for you. This book is explosive in a positive way ~~ it is uplifting, encouraging and enlightening." A must read for mums who want to practical advice, spiritual guidance based on the Biblical scriptures in a light hearted way!
2. The Power of Positive Wife by Karol Ladd (wow, tips to turn a bittered wife to a more understanding and loving, most importantly less historian! I believe this particular book had given me valuable tips to improve my marriage and how REAL and common some experiences we face as WIVES!)
Amazon reader's feedback "This is an extremely valuable book for wives in many stages and many areas of success and difficulties in marriage."
3. For Women Only by Shaunti Feldhahn (Simply love this book as it provides POWERFUL INSIGHTS and thought provoking questions! A TEXTBOOK that I read over and over again! An Awesome book to reveal men's secretSSS! Don't be mad if your hubby turn to see a beautiful shapely woman, it is a natural response for them! )
This is a short summary about this TRUE findings about what MEN really think that were pretty shocking and accurate though u can't take these findings too literally. This is written by a newspaper columnist, a Harvard graduate with a Christian perspective, this fairly intelligent guide is based on systematic surveys and is explained with the clarity of social science. With no ground-breaking insights to report, it's all the more impressive that Shaunti Feldhahn manages to read the book with such verve and attentiveness to the material. With charm and sincerity, she offers a message that can't be repeated often enough-that sharing feelings and giving appreciation are necessary practices for a satisfying relationship with any man.
4. Blink the power of Thinking without Thinkingby Malcolm Gladwell (how biases influence us subtly and how automatic our thinking can be!)
From an amazon review: By Michael Erisman (Seattle, WA)
This review is from: Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking (Hardcover)
This is one of the most fascinating books I have read in some time. The book centers on the concept of how fast we really do make judgments, called "thin slicing", and how deeper analysis can sometimes provide less information than more. It is all about cognitive speed.
5. Mummy's locked in the bathroom by Karl Ladd (how true this is!So I am not the ONLY one! )
6. A Life Well Spentby Russ Crosson (Dramatically change my mindset, and priorities in Life and affirmed my decision to be a SAHM. A book that I strongly encourage my hubby to read and even highlightened tons of valuable insights for his easy reading.) This is written by a financial planner on financial stewardship that impart of eternity.
"A much deeper book than you might think - very good read, November 29, 2006 By Dan Panetti "Worldview Director" (Plano, TX USA) " Crosson also drives home the point that time, not money, is our most precious commodity - and something that cannot be purchased in any greater quantities than what others have regardless of our income or financial status - we all have 24 hours in a day to use how we choose - and if we are not deliberately carving our time for our posterity, training our children will be done in bits and pieces with a hit or miss strategy that is unreliable and detrimental to our children."
7. A Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren (wow, how lost I have been......)
Like what Mark A. Wuebben reviewed in the amazon review "Other than the Bible, this is the most important book you will ever read. If your heart is beating, whether you are a believer or not, the questions and issues raised in this important work will strike a cord or at the minimum induce serious introspection about the big questions in life. "
8. The Mission of Motherhood by Sally Clarkson ( This is my WOW book! A must read for mummys, a "truly-inspiring textbook" that I re-read many times to truly imbibe her advice and be encouraged!! )
What I found from the Amazon review abt this book: 5 of 6 people found the following review helpful!
Great insight on the true role of a mother, April 10, 2007
By Kim Mac "kim" (Texas) - See all my reviews
"Reading this book inspires me to try harder to be a better mother and to give my kids the best of me in the few short years that I have to mold their hearts. In this generation where so many mothers would much rather work than stay home and sacrifice their time and energy for the sake of their children, Sally Clarkson inspires those of us who have chosen full-time motherhood to hold up our heads and realize that we have chosen the most demanding and rewarding job on this earth. Sally reminds us that being a parent is a challenging job and full of opportunities for us to grow as well as our children. Through her personal tales of motherhood, she inspires us to look for the little opportunities to encourage our children and be an example for them. We do not all find ourselves with the same opportunities, but we can use our own environment and circumstances to create a home for our families that will nurture them and help them grow into responsible, caring and thoughtful Christians."
9. Children Learn what they Live by Dorothy Law Nolte (A easy to read book. Be careful what u say and do, mummys! They are watching us intently much more than we know!) From a BUSY mum who commented "you're busy and don't have a lot of time to read it, it's perfect for you. It is also a book that you can keep in your library as your kids grow older and then pass it onto them when they start!"
10. The World is Flat by Thomas L Friedman. (an eye opener! Shocking to hear how reading Xrays can be outsourced in India) Review
"Captivating . . . an enthralling read. To his great credit, Friedman embraces much of his flat world's complexity, and his reporting brings to vibrant life some beguiling characters and trends. . . . [The World is Flat] is also more lively, provocative, and sophisticated than the overwhelming bulk of foreign policy commentary these days. We've no real idea how the twenty-first century's history will unfold, but this terrifically stimulating book will certainly inspire readers to start thinking it all through."--Warren Bass, The Washington Post
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