Self Help Books – An American Journey
Self-help books are a quintessentially American literary form. When de Tocqueville first visited the United States in the nineteenth century, he commented on the fierce individualism and overt religious devotion of the people. These two basic themes – of self-reliance and faith – had already been enshrined in foundation myths such as Benjamin Franklin’s famous [...]
A Course in Miracles – Foundation For Inner Peace
This innocuous book came to my attention in 2005 and it has passed through my hands several times since. I had no inclination to peruse its contents for I had ceased to believe in miracles. In 2005, I was cursing God for abandoning me. I was using all my energy to stave off the hell [...]
You Heard About the Secret, Now the Book That Goes Beyond the Secret
You Want to Achieve Anything Imaginable? Just Think About it. What is it exactly that allows success and happiness for some, while leaving others with nothing more than a bleak outlook on life and life’s future path? Is it our chemical makeup? Is it our born-in culture or surroundings? Of course there isn’t one specific [...]
Traditional Christian Wisdom – Can Biblical Based Self-Help Books Work for You?
Many folks who are non-religious feel that religious self-help books are a waste of time to read. Indeed, being such a person myself, well that has often been my opinion, until I began reading a few that happened to be in my personal library. Why would a non-religious person have Christian based self-books on his [...]
The Ultimate Book in Wealthy Family Entitlement
One thing in the United States that citizens feel is of the utmost importance is the ideal that; All Men Are Created Equally. This meaning that under the eyes of the law justice must be carried out equally. Most of us know that it is not, and that those of wealth and privilege often feel [...]
Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle by Tom Venuto – Worth It?
Although Burn The Fat Feed The Muscle By Tom Venuto was written a couple years back – it is still one of the top selling fat loss eBooks in the market today. So the question is, Burn The Fat Feed The Muscle eBook worth it? Let’s look at a couple of points here – 1. [...]
Is There Such a Thing As Spiritual Money Making?
I have long been a seeker of a spiritual understanding of life. I suppose my training in the field of psychology could have only lead to such a path. I wish I could say that my efforts have lead to me becoming some sort of a spiritual guru, but the truth is that I am [...]
Dr Richard E Sall Author of Straightjacket Is Interviewed
Author: Richard E. Sall, MD ISBN: 1419630547 Today, Norm Goldman, Editor of Bookpleasures.com is pleased to have as our guest, Dr. Richard E. Sall, author of Straightjacket. Good day Dr. Sall and thanks for agreeing to participate in our interview. Norm: What inspired you to write Straightjacket? How did you come up with ideas for [...]
How to Pick Your Baby’s Gender by Rebecca Washburn
The popular guide, “How To Pick Your baby’s Gender” by Rebecca Washburn was written after Rebecca’s own quest to conceive a baby boy, after having two much-loved daughters. It has become somewhat of a phenomenon for couples who are trying to influence the gender of their children prior to conception. It boasts a consistently high [...]
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer – Book Review
Twilight, by Stephenie Meyer, has caused a phenomenon. It may have been written for a teenage audience, but its appeal has spread to readers of all ages. Perhaps this is because of the age-old mystery surrounding vampires. Perhaps it is because many people like an interesting romance. Whatever made people pick up the book in [...]