Top Book Suggestions

These books are top-rated, bestsellers, and classics by category. Books are added as discovered. My comments are like this (… B.P.)
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1. Perfect Partner, Love of Your Life, Soul Mate

Finding the One Who’s Right – For a Harmonious Relationship by Brad Paul
Finding Your Perfect Match by Pepper Schwartz, PhD, relationship expert.
The Right One – How to Successfully Date and Marry the Right Person by Jimmy Evans
Calling in The One – 7 Weeks to Attract the Love of Your Life by Katherine Woodward Thomas
Are You the One for Me – Knowing Who’s Right and Avoiding Who’s Wrong by Barbara De Angelis, PhD (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
Soulmate Relationships – How to Find, Keep, and Understand Your Perfect Partner by Tara Springett

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2. Dating Skills, Dating Strategies, Online Dating

Tactical Dating Questions – For Compatible Relationships by Brad Paul
Mars and Venus on a Date – A Guide for Navigating the 5 Stages of Dating to Create a Loving and Lasting Relationship by John Gray, PhD
Chicken Soup for the Soul Love Stories – Stories of First Dates, Soul Mates, and Everlasting Love by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, & Peter Vegso
He’s Just Not That Into You – The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys (The Newly Expanded Edition) by Greg Behrendt & Liz Tuccillo
Dating Essentials for Men – The Only Dating Guide You Will Ever Need by Dr. Robert Glover
Getting Back Out There – Secrets to Successful Dating and Finding Real Love by Susan J. Elliott
Love at First Site – Tips and Tales for Online Dating Success by Erika Ettin
121 First Dates – How to Succeed at Online Dating by Wendy Newman
The Do’s and Don’ts of Successful Online Dating by Chuck Miller

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3. Love, Intimacy, Romance, Sex

Mars and Venus in the Bedroom – A Guide to Lasting Romance and Passion by John Gray, PhD
The Art of Loving by Erich Fromm (Popular classic)
Love Letters of Great Men by John Kirkland
Chicken Soup for the Couple’s Soul by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Mark Donnelly, Chrissy Donnelly, & Barbara De Angelis, PhD
201 Relationship Questions – The Couple’s Guide to Building Trust and Emotional Intimacy by Barrie Davenport
Women Men Love, Women Men Leave – What Makes Men Want to Commit? by Dr. Connell Cowan & Dr. Melvyn Kinder
Love Worth Making – How to Have Ridiculously Great Sex in a Long-Lasting Relationship by Stephen Snyder M.D.

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4. Couple’s Communication, Art of Listening

The Couple’s Review – Transform or Refine Your Relationship by Brad Paul
An Emotionally Focused Workbook for Couples – The Two of Us by Veronica Kallos-Lilly
Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus – The Classic Guide to Understanding the Opposite Sex by John Gray, PhD
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, Second Edition – How Learning to Listen Can Improve Relationships by Michael P Nichols, PhD
Why Don’t We Listen Better – Communicating & Connecting in Relationships by Dr. James C. Petersen

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5. Breakup, Divorce, Loss of a Love

Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay – A Step-by-Step Guide to Help You Decide Whether to Stay In or Get Out of Your Relationship by Mira Kirshenbaum
How to Survive the Loss of a Love by Melba Colgrove, PhD; Harold H. Bloomfield, M.D.; Peter McWilliams (Breakup pain? Get this book! B.P.)
Mars and Venus Starting Over – A Practical Guide for Finding Love Again After a Painful Breakup, Divorce, or the Loss of a Loved One by John Gray, PhD
Getting Past Your Breakup – How to Turn a Devastating Loss into the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You by Susan J. Elliott
How to Be Single and Happy – Science-Based Strategies for Keeping Your Sanity While Looking for a Soul Mate by Jennifer Taitz
No Breakup Can Break You – The Definitive Recovery Guide for Men by Nick Dawson

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6. Singlehood, Being Single, Singles Lifestyle

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7. Relationship Skills, Social Skills, Friendship Skills

Feeling Good Together – The Secret to Making Troubled Relationships Work by David D. Burns, M.D. (One of my favorites. B.P.)
Mars and Venus Together Forever – Relationship Skills for Lasting Love by John Gray, PhD
How to Create a Magical Relationship by Ariel & Shya Kane
How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie (Classic favorite. B.P.)
How to Win Friends and Influence People in the Digital Age by Dale Carnegie
Making Friends by Andrew Matthews (One of my favorites. Concise style. B.P.)
Intimate Connections by David D. Burns, M.D. (Making close friends & finding a loving partner. One of my favorites. B.P.)
Improve Your Social Skills by Daniel Wendler
How to Talk to Anyone – 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships by Leil Lowndes

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8. Self Image, End Shyness, Confidence, Courage

New Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz, M.D. (Opened my eyes. B.P.)
The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking by Dale Carnegie
Dare to Be Yourself – How to Quit Being an Extra in Other Peoples Movies by Alan Cohen (One of my favorites. B.P.)
The Shyness & Social Anxiety Workbook – Proven, Step-by-Step Techniques for Overcoming Your Fear by Martin Antony, PhD & Richard Swinson, M.D.
The Ultimate Secrets of Total Self-Confidence (Revised) by Dr. Robert Anthony (One of my favorites. Concise style. B.P.)
Feel the Fear… and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers, PhD
Courage – Overcoming Fear and Igniting Self-Confidence by Debbie Ford & Wayne Dyer
Dare – The New Way to End Anxiety and Stop Panic Attacks by Barry McDonagh
Courage – The Joy of Living Dangerously by Osho

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9. Life Skills, Wisdom, Motivation, Self Love

The Blue Zones of Happiness – Lessons From the World’s Happiest People by Dan Buettner
How Life Works – Why Happy People are More Successful. How You Can Be Like Them. by Andrew Matthews (One of my favorites. Concise style. B.P.)
Life’s Operating Manual by Tom Shadyac
Being Happy by Andrew Matthews (One of my favorites. Concise style. B.P.)
Happiness in a Nutshell by Andrew Matthews (One of my favorites. Concise style. B.P.)
Learned Optimism – How to Change Your Mind and Your Life by Martin E. P. Seligman, PhD (Outstanding! B.P.)
My Philosophy for Successful Living by Jim Rohn (Principles for truly successful people. B.P.)
How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie
Solitude a Return to the Self by Anthony Storr
Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It by Kamal Ravikant
How to Be Your Own Best Friend by Mildred Newman and Bernard Berkowitz (One of my favorites. A classic. Here’s my story. B.P.)
I Ain’t Much, Baby — But I’m All I’ve Got by Jess Lair, PhD (One of my favorites. A classic. BP)

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10. Law of Attraction, Thought Power, Awareness

The Secret (Movie) or (Kindle, Audio, Paper versions) by Rhonda Byrne (As seen on Oprah. Life changing insights. B.P. )
The Master Key System by Charles F. Haanel (“The Secret” is based on this book.)
Thoughts Are Things and The God In You by Prentice Mulford
Ask and It Is Given – Learning to Manifest Your Desires by Esther & Jerry Hicks
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 Life’s Goals and Dreams by John Assaraf
Leveraging the Universe – 7 Steps to Engaging Life’s Magic by Mike Dooley (Easy to understand.)
The Power of Intention by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
You Can If You Think You Can by Norman Vincent Peale (Classic favorite)
As a Man Thinketh by James Allen
The Biology of Belief – Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter, and Miracles by Bruce H. Lipton
The Magic of Believing by Claude M. Bristol
The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale
Excuse Me, Your Life Is Waiting – The Astonishing Power of Feelings by Lynn Grabhorn
You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay

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11. Personal Development, Self Improvement, Success

Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey (Audio version is a must! B.P.)
Live Your Truth by Kamal Ravikant
The Success Principles – How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Jack Canfield with Janet Switzer
Stop Doing That Sh*t – End Self-Sabotage and Demand Your Life Back by Gary John Bishop (Cuts through the BS. Brilliant! B.P)
Beyond Positive Thinking – A No-Nonsense Formula for Getting the Results You Want by Dr. Robert Anthony (Favorite author. Concise style. B.P.)
Feeling Good – The New Mood Therapy by David D. Burns, M.D. (Life changing. B.P.)
Life’s Golden Ticket – A Story About Second Chances by Brendon Burchard (Inspirational story. B.P.)
Spark – The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by John J. Ratey, M.D. (Exercise over drugs to end depression. B.P.)
Atomic Habits – An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. 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
Unlimited Power – The New Science Of Personal Achievement by Tony Robbins

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12. Mindfulness, Personal Exploration, New Perspective

Becoming Supernatural – How Common People are Doing the Uncommon by Joe Dispenza (Life and health transforming. B.P.)
The Sedona Method by Hale Dwoskin (Life changing. B.P.)
The Untethered Soul – The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A Singer
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.)
The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success – A Pocketbook Guide to Fulfilling Your Dreams (One Hour of Wisdom) by Deepak Chopra, M.D.
If I Could Tell You Just One Thing – Encounters with Remarkable People and Their Most Valuable Advice by Richard Reed
Black Box Thinking – Why Most People Never Learn from Their Mistakes — But Some Do by Matthew Syed
The Traveler’s Gift – Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success by Andy Andrews (Favorite author and speaker. B.P.)
The Noticer – Sometimes, all a person needs is a little perspective by Andy Andrews (Andy’s life story is amazing. B.P.)

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13. Nutrition, Plant-Based, Vegan

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14. Supplements, Weight Loss, Exercise

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15. Addiction Cures, Stop Bad Habit, Self Mastery

Quit Smoking Without Willpower – Be a happy nonsmoker by Allen Carr (Would have quit a lot sooner had I found this brilliant book. B.P.)
Quit Drinking Without Willpower – Be a happy nondrinker by Allen Carr (An inspiring message. No AA. B.P.)
How To Stop Drinking Alcohol – A Simple Path From Alcohol Misery to Alcohol Mastery by Kevin O’Hara (A simple message. No AA. B.P.)
This Naked Mind – Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness, & Change Your Life by Annie Grace (No AA. B.P.)
The Alcohol Experiment – A 30-day, Alcohol-Free Challenge to Interrupt Your Habits and Help You Take Control by Annie Grace (No AA. B.P.)
The Sedona Method by Hale Dwoskin (Includes chapter on breaking nasty habits. B.P.)
Sober Curious by Ruby Warrington (Informative, motivating. B.P.)
The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober – Discovering a happy, healthy, wealthy alcohol-free life by Catherine Gray
My Reclaimed Life – Finding Peace While Defeating Alcohol, Cigarettes, Gluttony, and Sloth by Ed Wyrick (Inspiring story. B.P.)
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16. Career, Money Management, Financial Freedom

The 4-Hour Workweek – Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss (Very inspiring! B.P.)
Follow Your Heart by Andrew Matthews (Favorite author. Concise style. B.P.)
Delivering Happiness – A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose by Tony Hsieh
WordPress To Go – How To Build A WordPress Website On Your Own Domain, From Scratch, Even If You Are A Complete Beginner by Sarah McHarry
Think and Grow Rich – 70th Anniversary Edition by Napoleon Hill
The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz, PhD
The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley, PhD & William Danko, PhD. (Stanley’s book was inspired by The Magic of Thinking Big. B.P.)
The Total Money Makeover – A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness by Dave Ramsey
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

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17. Sociopolitical, Integrity, Humanity

Disloyal by Michael Cohen Trump’s private attorney and fixer. (Gripping! B.P.)
Too Much and Never Enough by Mary L. Trump Trump’s only niece. (Interesting. B.P.)
Tower of Lies by Barbara A. Res Trump’s construction head starting with Trump Tower. (Yes! B.P.)
I Alone Can Fix It by Carol Leonnig, Philip Rucker Journalists – Washington Post. (Fitting. B.P.)
Strongmen – Mussolini to the Present by Ruth Ben-Ghiat Professor of History. (Fascinating. B.P.)
The Cult of Trump by Steven Hassan – Cult expert. (Informative. B.P)
The Patriots – Making of America by Winston Groom American writer. (Amazing. B.P.)
First Principles – That Shaped Our Country by Thomas E. Rick Journalist, author. (Insightful. B.P.)

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18. Super seniors, Wise half, Aging well

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