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Years ago a friend made an interesting statement to me. She said, "Ric - don't waste your time reading good books. Read only the best books, there is not enough time to read any book that isn't great." These words have stuck with me and to this day, if I start a book that doesn't seem to fit my definition of great, I usually lay it aside.

Below are several books that have really spoken to me over the years. Click on any book image or title to purchase the book from Barnes & Noble.

New Jerusalem Bible with Apocrypha: blue hardcover
The New Jerusalem Bible is my favorite for general reading and study. The language is beautiful, especially the Old Testament. If you don't have a bible, or are looking for a modern language bible, I recommend this one.

New Jerusalem Bible with Apocrypha: blue hardcover

Spiritual Journeys along the Yellow Brick RoadDarren John Main is a fellow student and teacher of A Course In Miracles®, a Yoga Instructor and an author.

His first book is titled Spiritual Journeys along the Yellow Brick Road. This is an incredible, easy to read and understand book that teaches universal spiritual principles using the familiar story of The Wizard of Oz!  I have used this book to teach basic metaphysics many times.

Spiritual Journeys along the Yellow Brick Road

The Course is about retraining your mind and changing your thought system. If you are ready to give up fear and embrace love in your heart and in your life, the workbook lessons in the Course may be the way for you.

A Course in Miracles, 2nd Revised Ed., Vol. 1

The Way Is Within: A Spiritual Journey
The Way Is Within is one of my favorite daily meditation books. It only takes a few minutes each day to feed your mind something satisfying. If you are serious about your own spiritual journey, get serious about spiritual practice. Reading, meditating and prayer are some of the ways of the mystic.

The Way Is Within: A Spiritual Journey

Coming out Spiritually: The Next Step
In Coming Out Spiritually, Christian del la Huerta explores spiritual archetypes for gay and lesbian people. We have not always been portrayed by religion as spiritual outcasts. If you are interested in reclaiming your place at the table, I encourage you to read this extraordinary book.

Coming out Spiritually: The Next Step

Gay Spirituality: The Role of Gay Identity in the Transformation of Human Consciousness
Gay Spirituality: The Role of Gay Identity in the Transformation of Human Consciousness

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Gay Soul: Finding the Heart of Gay Spirit and Nature with Sixteen Writers, Healers, Teachers, and Visionaries
Gay Soul: Finding the Heart of Gay Spirit and Nature with Sixteen Writers, Healers, Teachers, and Visionaries

 

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