saying practical, I mean something with ACTUAL USE, which makes a difference in my daily life,
That difference can be in finance, realationships, behavior, perspective on the world, or anything else
I am interested in the practical applications of this book. So please share your expereice. Thanks !
2007-01-26 11:40:28 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I have read" The Road Less Traveled" several times and have used it in day to day exsistance. It is a self improvement type of book. It changed my perception in several different ways! The Author is M. Scott Peck.
2007-01-26 11:51:10 · answer #1 · answered by Kainoa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Social Services textbook, which I read cover-to-cover voluntarily. It explained so much about so many different topics--why people do the things they do--why drugs are used by the masses--why working parents feel guilty--how to know when someone needs mental or physical health care--where people with problems (financial or other) can go for help--and so much more.
It used examples from earlier days to illustrate why things are the way they are today. It was the most practical, useful book that I have ever read (normally I go for novels and self-help books).
2007-01-26 20:36:12 · answer #2 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to say "the Great Gatsby". I know it doesn't seem like it would be, but it covers all of those things you mentioned.
Its been YEARS since I have read it, but it shines a light on the effect money and love has on people. How one without money can be weakened by it, and make them blind to the love they have, and how one with money is still not complete witout love.
The person lacking in either of these will give up the other to obtain it.
2007-01-27 22:43:07 · answer #3 · answered by Chrissy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Essays," by Michele de Montaigne. He is the wisest man whom I have ever read. He wrote in France from about 1560-1580. He was a gentleman and landowner in France during the wars of religion. It is possible to buy a cheap paperback "pocket Montaigne." I urge you to do that and try him for five essays. If you don't care for him, there's little time or money lost. "On Friendship," "On Books," On the Education of Children," "On Drunkeness." (LOL)
2007-01-26 20:47:21 · answer #4 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a three-way tie: The dictionary, a cook-book, and "The road less traveled", by M. Scott Peck. Actually, I only need the first line in his book, most of the time. It is, "Life is difficult".
2007-01-26 19:52:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a book on communication called "How to Deal with People You Can't Stand". It has an awful title, but it has been so helpful in my job and personal life.
It focuses on how people communicate, their motivations, and how to respond appropriately to them.
2007-01-26 19:55:34 · answer #6 · answered by Dawn S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Courage To Be Rich by Suze Orman was really good.She gives really good ways to save your money.
2007-01-26 19:50:56 · answer #7 · answered by J♥R♥R 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Bible for sure! In fact, it's the ONLY book you really need in life to help you in all of the regions you listed. If you haven't read it, I would recommend it!!! It will literally save your life!
2007-01-26 19:47:51 · answer #8 · answered by Jesse T. 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, as someone said, the Bible is THE most useful and true book ever.
2007-01-26 21:25:59 · answer #9 · answered by isayssoccer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ecclesiastes, by solomon. thousands of years before neitche, nihilism, sarte, da-daism, existentialism, disillusionment, but still too late for himself, he realized the futility of life. but, also, why.
2007-01-26 19:52:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋