Inspiring Book Club discussion

“The man who risked it all” by French author Laurent Gounelle :) this novel has awaken my interest in neuroscience and I could not put it down until finished. He also wrote another book called “The man who wanted to be happy” that was very similar, but I liked the other better.

Think and grow rich is my choice

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is one of my favorite inspirational books of all time. We will journey far and wide to discover what has always been right under our nose and within our grasp all the while.

Haha is that what The Alchemist is about?

I read it but never quite understood the meaning or the rationale of the book.

Ganesh wrote: "Think and grow rich is my choice"

I just finished by a real living Master of our time ... "Find the Seeker! The Pathless Path to Fulfillment and Happiness By Zen Master Genro Xuan Lou, Laoshi, and his pupil, Zen teacher Clifford Stevens.
It's My Choice!

Buddenbrooks by Thomas Mann. I think this is amongst the finest writings I have seen. Of course this has nothing to do with self-improvement... but the question was "favourite book" so there it is... :-)

1984 by George Orwell

HOPE wrote: "The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is one of my favorite inspirational books of all time. We will journey far and wide to discover what has always been right under our nose and within our grasp all the ..."

Agreed! My favorite book is also The Alchemist. I loved how fun but inspirational it was to read.

Wicky wrote: "What's your favourite book(s) of all time?

mine is the subtle art of not giving a f. what's yours?"
Mine is The Invisible man, and The Holy Bible

My favorite book is probably The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. Rereading "Chapter 2 Consciousness: The Way Out of Pain" as needed has been one of the strongest antidotes to my negative moods. A New Earth was also extremely good. Perhaps another good thread would be "who is your favorite teacher"? Because for me, while this is my favorite book, I wouldn't consider Eckhart my favorite teacher.

Non-fiction: The Ancient Wisdom by Annie Besant
Fiction: The Story of the Stone (aka Dream of the Red Chamber and several other alternate titles) by Cao Xueqin

"Autobiography of an Yogi" by Paramahamsa Yogananda" my all time favourite. Before reading this book, i was an alcoholic and non-vegetarian. After reading this spiritual master piece, I quit all my bad habits. from page one author is humble and authenticative.. wherever author goes, we travel along with him. The ways he explain are utterly out of the box. this book is an real introduction sacred India. A must read for those who are seeking for peace and spirituality.

if you read the book, seriously and with open heart, you will get a dream of, as you are "flying".

Undoubtedly 'Autobiography of a Yogi' is an inspirational book. I have read it. Those interested in philosophical book may like to read my book on Karma. Those who read it may kindly post comment/criticism/their own view on karma.

Jerusalem by Alan Moore. It is still working It as way through my neural connections

#handsdown

Astral Dynamics: A New Approach to Out-Of-Body Experience

Tuesdays With Morrie

My favorite book is Food For The Heart by Ajahn Chah

"The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse"
Short masterpiece of these four that represents personal traits in many people. This one is my new favorite book. Before this one, my favorite was The Alchemist.
This one brught my eyes to tears. Last time I teared up, was when someone close to me had passed. But this book gives you tears of joy and happiness and also a feeling of knowing what to do next.. Or rather how to "do"...

Thank you Bar, for sharing. The book sounds delightful. We need inspirations of joy, happiness, and kindness.

A Tale for the Time Being deeply effected me both times I’ve read it! A lovely story with themes of Buddhism throughout. It’s really a worthwhile read.