Self Improvement Books

Included is an extensive list of carefully selected books that I have either read, reviewed, or researched. For more information, just click on the book’s title.

Below is a list of the topic categories. Just click on a category title to jump down to it.

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1. Perfect Partner, Love of Your Life, Soul Mate

* Finding the One Who’s Right: Identify & Attract Your Perfect Partner Offline or Online by Brad Paul, Guru Habits founder

* The Mate Imaging System: Creation Tool, Targeting Map, Destination Guide by Brad Paul, Guru Habits founder

* Falling in Love for All the Right Reasons: How to Find Your Soul Mate by Dr. Neil Clark Warren, eHarmony.com founder

* Finding Your Perfect Match by Pepper Schwartz, Ph.D., Perfect Match.com relationship expert.

* Are You the One for Me?: Knowing Who's Right and Avoiding Who's Wrong by Barbara De Angelis, Ph.D. (As seen on Oprah.)

* What to Do Until Love Finds You: The Bestselling Guide to Preparing Yourself for Your Perfect Mate by Michelle McKinney Hammond

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2. Love, Intimacy, Romance, Sex

* Mars and Venus in the Bedroom: A Guide to Lasting Romance and Passion by John Gray, Ph.D.

* The Art of Loving by Erich Fromm (A popular classic.)

* Chicken Soup for the Couple's Soul by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Mark Donnelly, Chrissy Donnelly, & Barbara De Angelis, Ph.D.

* What Women Want: What Every Man Needs to Know About Sex, Romance, Passion, and Pleasure by Laurence Roy Stains & Stefan Bechtel

* Women Men Love, Women Men Leave: What Makes Men Want to Commit? by Dr. Connell Cowan & Dr. Melvyn Kinder

* The Secret Lives of Men: What Men Want You to Know About Love, Sex, and Relationships by Christopher Blazina, Ph.D.

* Passion Prescription, The: Ten Weeks to Your Best Sex -- Ever! by Laura Berman, Ph.D. (For Women.)

* Love Letters of Great Men by John Kirkland

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3. Couple’s Communication, Art of Listening

* The Couple’s Review: A Non-Confrontational Written Communication System – Featuring the Partner-Relationship Appraisal by Brad Paul, Guru Habits founder

* Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: The Classic Guide to Understanding the Opposite Sex by John Gray, Ph.D. (Male-female communication.)

* Communication Miracles for Couples: Easy and Effective Tools to Create More Love and Less Conflict by Jonathan Robinson

* Love Is Never Enough: How Couples Can Overcome Misunderstandings, Resolve Conflicts, and Solve by Aaron Beck, M.D.

* The Lost Art of Listening: How Learning to Listen Can Improve Relationships by Michael Nichols, Ph.D.

Listening: The Forgotten Skill by Madelyn Burley-Allen

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4. Relationship Skills, Social Skills, Friendship Skills

* Mars and Venus Together Forever: Relationship Skills for Lasting Love by John Gray, Ph.D.

* How to Create a Magical Relationship by Ariel & Shya Kane

* How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie

* Making Friends by Andrew Matthews (Wisdom in a nutshell. A favorite author of mine. Concise and to the point writing style. B.P.)

* Intimate Connections by David D. Burns, M.D. (Making close friends & finding a loving partner.)

* How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships by Leil Lowndes

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5. Self Image, Overcoming Shyness, Confidence, Courage

* New Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz, M.D.

* How to Develop Self-Confidence And Influence People By Public Speaking by Dale Carnegie

* Living Fully with Shyness and Social Anxiety: A Comprehensive Guide to Gaining Social Confidence by Erika B. Hilliard

* The Shyness & Social Anxiety Workbook: Proven, Step-by-Step Techniques for Overcoming Your Fear by Martin Antony, Ph.D. & Richard Swinson, M.D.

* The Ultimate Secrets of Total Self-Confidence (Revised) by Dr. Robert Anthony (A favorite author of mine. Concise and to the point style. B.P.)

Feel the Fear . . . and Do It Anyway* by Susan Jeffers, Ph.D.

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6. Life Skills, Wisdom, Motivation, Inspiration

* Being Happy! by Andrew Matthews (Wisdom in a nutshell. A favorite author of mine. Concise and to the point writing style. B.P.)

* Happiness in a Nutshell by Andrew Matthews (All his wisdom in nutshells. A favorite author of mine. Concise and to the point writing style. B.P.)

* Real Life: Preparing for the 7 Most Challenging Days of Your Life by Dr. Phil McGraw

* The Art of Exceptional Living (Audio Book – CD) by Jim Rohn (Discusses the foundational principles for truly successful living. B.P.)

* How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie

* Tao Te Ching, 25th-Anniversary Edition by Lao Tsu (Ultimate Wisdom.)

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7. Law of Attraction, Power of Our Thoughts, Awareness

* The Secret (movie DVD) by Rhonda Byrne (As seen on Oprah. The movie version is absolutely the best way to learn “The Secret.” B.P.)

* The Secret (audio CD) by Rhonda Byrne (As seen on Oprah. The audio version is the second best way to learn “The Secret.” B.P.)

* The Secret (book) by Rhonda Byrne (Life changing insights. B.P. As seen on Oprah.)

* The Master Key System by Charles F. Haanel (“The Secret” is based on this book.)

* Jack Canfield's Key to Living the Law of Attraction: A Simple Guide to Creating the Life of Your Dreams by Jack Canfield & D.D. Watkins

* Having It All: Achieving Your Lifes Goals and Dreams by John Assaraf (Paperback)

* Leveraging the Universe and Engaging the Magic (Audio Book - CD) by Mike Dooley (Easy to understand. B.P.)

* As a Man Thinketh by James Allen

* The Magic of Believing (Paperback) or (Audio CD) by Claude M. Bristol

* Earl Nightingale's The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale

* The Power of Intention by Dr. Wayne Dyer

* Excuse Me, Your Life Is Waiting: The Astonishing Power of Feelings by Lynn Grabhorn

* A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose by Eckhart Tolle (As seen on Oprah.)

* The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle (As seen on Oprah.)

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8. Personal Development, Self Improvement, Success

* The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Jack Canfield with Janet Switzer

* The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

* The Psychology of Winning by Dr. Denis Waitley

* Maximum Achievement: Strategies and Skills That Will Unlock Your Hidden Powers to Succeed by Brian Tracy

* The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Pocketbook Guide to Fulfilling Your Dreams (One Hour of Wisdom) by Deepak Chopra, M.D.

* Unlimited Power: The New Science Of Personal Achievement by Anthony Robbins

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9. Nutrition, Supplements, Weight Loss, Exercise

* Kiss Your Fat Goodbye: The Ultimate Guide to Losing Weight and Building a Healthy Body for Life by Gary Null, Ph.D.

* Gary Null's Power Foods: The 15 Best Foods for Your Health by Gary Null, Ph.D.

* Gary Null's Ultimate Lifetime Diet: A Revolutionary All-Natural Program for Losing Weight and Building a Healthy Body by Gary Null, Ph.D.

* The New Encyclopedia of Vitamins, Minerals, Supplements, and Herbs: How They Are Best Used to Promote Health and Well Being by Nicola Reavley

* Vitamins, Herbs, Minerals, & Supplements: The Complete Guide by H. Winter Griffith, M.D.

* Super Supplements for Skin, Body & Mind: How vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and herbs can make you look, feel and think young by Dalia Santina, Ph.D.

* Nutrients A - Z: A User's Guide to Foods, Herbs, Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements by Dr. Michael Sharon (This 4th edition expected to be available in early 2009.)

* The Complete Guide to Walking: For Health, Weight Loss, and Fitness by Mark Fenton

* The Complete Guide to Training with Free Weights by Graeme Marsh

* Men's Health Ultimate Dumbbell Guide by Myatt Murphy

* The Great Dumbbell Handbook by Andre Noel Potvin

* 101 Ways to Work Out with Weights (For Women) Cindy Whitmarsh

* Smart Girls Do Dumbbells by Judith Sherman-Wolin

* The Mars and Venus Diet and Exercise Solution: Create the Brain Chemistry of Health, Happiness, and Lasting Romance by John Gray, Ph.D.

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10. Addiction Cures, Freedom from Addictions, Self Mastery

* The Easy Way to Stop Smoking by Allen Carr (I would have quit a lot sooner had I found this brilliant book. B.P.)

* The Easy Way to Stop Drinking by Allen Carr (An inspiring message that does NOT sentence you to a lifetime of “recovery” and AA meetings. B.P.)

* The Alcoholism and Addiction Cure by Chris Prentiss (An inspiring message that does NOT sentence you to a lifetime of “recovery” and AA meetings. B.P.)

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11. Career, Money Management, Financial Freedom

* The 4-Hour work Week: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferris (Audio CD) (Very inspiring! B.P.)

* Follow Your Heart by Andrew Matthews (Wisdom in a nutshell. A favorite author of mine. Concise and to the point writing style. B.P.)

* Think and Grow Rich: 70th Anniversary Edition (Updated) by Napoleon Hill

* The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas Stanley, Ph.D. & William Danko, Ph.D.

* The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness by Dave Ramsey

* Your Money or Your Life: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence by Joe Dominguez & Vicki Robin

* You're Broke Because You Want to Be: How to Stop Getting By and Start Getting Ahead by Larry Winget

* The Simple Living Guide: A Sourcebook for Less Stressful, More Joyful Living by Janet Luhrs

* Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money--That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert Kiyosaki

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12. Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Green Living

* The Homeowner's Handbook to Energy Efficiency: A Guide to Big and Small Improvements by John Krigger & Chris Dorsi

* Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings, 9th Edition: Save Money, Save the Earth (Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings) by Jennifer Thorne Amann

* The Simply Solar House: Green Building on a Budget by Richard Crume & Yoko Crume

* The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy: Achieving Energy Independence through Solar, Wind, Biomass and Hydropower (Mother Earth News Wiser Living) by Dan Chiras

* Green Goes with Everything: Simple Steps to a Healthier Life and a Cleaner Planet by Sloan Barnett

* Easy Green Living: The Ultimate Guide to Simple, Eco-Friendly Choices for You and Your Home by Renee Loux

* Living Green: A Practical Guide to Simple Sustainability by Greg Horn

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