Listmania!
These books saved my life, sanity and led me to happiness
"Hamlet" (Arden Shakespeare)"Hamlet" (Arden Shakespeare) by William Shakespeare
Buy used from: £0.01
Full of timeless truths, wisdom and beautiful use of language. Including my favourite maxims and quotes.
The Battersea Park Road to EnlightenmentThe Battersea Park Road to Enlightenment by Isabel Losada
Buy new: £4.66 / Used from: £0.01
Try everything. Someting will work for you!
The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for LivingThe Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Buy new: £6.24 / Used from: £0.01
Do yourself a favour. Read this book.
The Little Book of CalmThe Little Book of Calm by Paul Wilson
Buy new: £3.13 / Used from: £0.01
Surprisingly helpful. I often carry this with me.
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff...and it's All Small Stuff: Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things from Taking Over Your LifeDon't Sweat the Small Stuff...and it's All Small Stuff: Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things from Taking Over Your Life by Richard Carlson
Buy new: £6.47 / Used from: £0.01
Look at this book often to remind yourself.
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff in Love: Simple Ways to Nuture and Strengthen Your Relationships While Avoiding the Habits That Break Down Your Loving ConnectionDon't Sweat the Small Stuff in Love: Simple Ways to Nuture and Strengthen Your Relationships While Avoiding the Habits That Break Down Your Loving Connection by Richard Carlson
Buy used from: £0.01
Very good to remind yourself of the give and take and respect required to keep a good relationship happy and healthy.
The Miracle of Mindfulness: The Classic Guide to Meditation by the World's Most Revered MasterThe Miracle of Mindfulness: The Classic Guide to Meditation by the World's Most Revered Master by Thich Nhat Hanh
Buy new: £4.99 / Used from: £2.96
Simple, yet profound. Mindfulness must be practised every day.
The Little Book of Complete BollocksThe Little Book of Complete Bollocks by Alistair Beaton
Buy new: £2.77 / Used from: £0.01
Good to remind yourself to laugh and not take yourself, or life, too seriously.
Anger: Buddhist Wisdom for Cooling the FlamesAnger: Buddhist Wisdom for Cooling the Flames by Thich Nhat Hanh
Buy new: £6.62 / Used from: £4.25
Anger can be poisonous to all concerned. This is a strong, yet, gentle approach to tackling and diffusing your own anger.
Passing for Normal: A Memoir of CompulsionPassing for Normal: A Memoir of Compulsion by Amy S. Wilensky
Buy new: £9.99 / Used from: £0.85
Eloquent and helpful.
Brain LockBrain Lock by Jeffrey M. Schwartz
Buy new: £5.49 / Used from: £2.67
It is not enough to just read it. Try the excersises. They work!
The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Survive and Thrive When the World Overwhelms YouThe Highly Sensitive Person: How to Survive and Thrive When the World Overwhelms You by Elaine N. Aron
Buy new: £5.98 / Used from: £2.40
A very good guide to understand and take care of yourself.
The Highly Sensitive Person's Survival Guide (Step-By-Step Guides)The Highly Sensitive Person's Survival Guide (Step-By-Step Guides) by Ted Zeff
Buy new: £7.48 / Used from: £5.54
Sensible and useable advice.
Daily Meditations for Women Who Love Too MuchDaily Meditations for Women Who Love Too Much by Robin Norwood
Buy new: £6.98 / Used from: £3.50
For any woman in a relationship. Look at this EVERY DAY!
Solitude (Flamingo)Solitude (Flamingo) by Anthony Storr
Buy new: £5.90 / Used from: £1.20
Brilliantly and interestingly written. Very useable advice.
Intimacy and Solitude: Balancing Closeness and IndependenceIntimacy and Solitude: Balancing Closeness and Independence by Stephanie Dowrick
Buy new: £7.13 / Used from: £11.92
Very insightful and thought provoking. Well worth reading.
Healing without Freud or Prozac: Natural Approaches to Curing Stress, Anxiety and Depression without Drugs and without PsychoanalysisHealing without Freud or Prozac: Natural Approaches to Curing Stress, Anxiety and Depression without Drugs and without Psychoanalysis by David Servan-Schreiber
Buy new: £4.94 / Used from: £1.71
This man is brilliant. Everyone should read this book.
Anticancer: A New Way of LifeAnticancer: A New Way of Life by David Servan-Schreiber
Buy used from: £8.39
Brilliant, sensible, life enhancing, life affirming and could well be life saving if you read and follow this advice
Adult Children of Alcholics Complete: Adult Children of Alcoholics: at Home, at Work, and in LoveAdult Children of Alcholics Complete: Adult Children of Alcoholics: at Home, at Work, and in Love by Janet G. Woititz
Buy new: £8.56 / Used from: £9.66
If this applies to you, this is a very useable guide.
Adult Children of AlcoholicsAdult Children of Alcoholics by Janet G. Woititz
Buy new: £7.52 / Used from: £4.27
Very sound content [ignore weird cover!]
Perfect Daughters: Daughters of AlcoholicsPerfect Daughters: Daughters of Alcoholics by Robert J. Ackerman
Buy new: £7.97 / Used from: £4.93
Excellent. Very revealing and helpful.
The Buddha, Geoff and Me:  A Modern StoryThe Buddha, Geoff and Me: A Modern Story by Edward Canfor-Dumas
Buy new: £4.99 / Used from: £1.94
A very good, layman's introduction to Buddhism
Peace is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday LifePeace is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life by Thich Nhat Hanh
Buy new: £6.48 / Used from: £3.78
Wise and practical.
Feel the Fear and Do it AnywayFeel the Fear and Do it Anyway by Susan Jeffers
Buy new: £4.37 / Used from: £0.01
An excellent guide to living a balanced life
Feel Happy NowFeel Happy Now by Michael Neill
Buy new: £5.23 / Used from: £2.95
An easy and effective read