My 20-something old girlfriend has issues stemming from her parents' early divorce. Her dad left her life at an early age and her mom was left to fend for the both of them. With no father, my gf can't seem to carry on a normal relationship (my sister says she has no idea how to give back love that is given to her), she feels second-rate because she had no dad, and she feels completely lost in her life (both in who she is and where she is meant to go). She also cannot see a psychologist because she doesn't have insurance or the money to pay out-of-pocket.
My question, then, is, does anyone have any recommendations for books I could give to her as a gift so that she can somehow begin to understand where to start? I'd prefer not to give her any pseudo-alternative religious thought books, like Deepak Chopra, etc. Something that is an easy, non-scientific read that would still enlighten her.
2006-08-10 12:07:04 · 2 answers · asked by Mark D 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Yes, the Chicken Soup series is very good.
Also try Chiwalking: The Five Mindful Steps for Lifelong Health and Energy by Danny Dreyer, Katherine Dreyer
This is a book that emphasizes exercise as a path to restoring or strengthening your Chi.
See the source below for an explanation of Chi.
2006-08-18 11:45:21 · answer #1 · answered by Yarnlady_needsyarn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chicken Soup for the Soul may have some good things, they usually do.
2006-08-10 19:16:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋