Thao’s Book Recommendations
I enjoy reading self-help books. They lend a hand in times of hardship, helping me better cope with situations as they arise. These are some of the books I have read:
“Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff” by Richard Carson
It’s delightful in its conception. The chapters can be read in any order. I highly recommend this book to everyone and anyone who just needs a reminder not to sweat the small stuff.
“STAND UP FOR YOUR LIFE” by Cheryl Richardson
Richardson takes you through an interactive training program that will help you transform internal obstacles. She offers very practical advice to support you in becoming aware of who you are. I find her suggestions infinitely helpful and practical.
“How to Get What You Want and Want What You Have” by John Gray
This book suggests valuable guidelines for the inner workings that have brought peace to my life. John shows us how to go “back in time”, deal with whatever made us unhappy in the past, and how to work through them. A must-read book for all.
“How to Win Friends & Influence People” by Dale Carnegie
Dale offers practical advice on how to get along with people and validate their achievements through positive reinforcement.
“Become a Better You” by Joel Osteen
Joel encourages you to find your potential within yourself. Utilizing it to live better and help others to do so as well. He also states that we are not responsible for the happiness of others, because God does not want us to sacrifice our happiness to keep others happy.
“Where is God When Bad Things Happen?” by Luis Palau
I got this book as a gift from a friend when I lost my family in a tragic accident. She read it when she lost her mother, and found comfort in her midst of terrible pain. It’s helped me tremendously in times of sorrow too. Luis uses many real-life examples in this book to help us ease our pained hearts, to find hope and peace. I highly recommend this book for those who have had some form of tragedy in their lives.
“How to Control Your Anger Before It Controls You” by Albert Ellist
Albert explains why we think the way we think, and how to deal with our anger. It’s a
very practical book with loads of excellent advice and suggestions. A great choice for
everyone-including teens with parents who want them to improve their anger management
skills.
“How to Discover Your Personal Mission-the Search for Meaning” by John Mombourquette
This is a user-friendly book. The information is well-suited for everyone, especially those
who feel unfulfilled in their lives.
“Have a New Kid by Friday” by Dr. Kevin Leman
This book gives me a great insight into how to approach unique ideas with my children.
It’s entertaining and has practical advice. Every parent should get this book; It is very
user-friendly. This book allows one to find solutions to situations, with provided examples
within the book itself. itself.
“How to Parent-The Indispensable Guide to Your Child’s Formative Years” by Louise Bates Ames, Ph.D.
A guide on how to raise your child while they’re young. A must-read book for all
parents. Louise’s advice is common sense, something that resonated with me.
