During this time when we have a lot more time on our hands, it may be useful to read or re-read some books. Reading has helped me grow personally, spiritually and professionally. Here is a list of ten that can change the way we see, think and act. The books all have a common theme. They focus on man and his relationship with God, his neighbor, and his environment.
The Holy Bible – To be read with the eyes of faith and love and the critical lens of time and culture. This just happens to be from my Faith tradition. I encourage those from other Faith traditions to read from their own book in the same way. I do believe God is beyond traditions and boundaries and speaks the language of Love to all. Love is my test for Truth when reading the Holy Books.
Ghandi, an Autobiography Mohandas Ghandi – The story of a man worth reading about.
The Long Loneliness by Dorothy Day – The story of a woman worth reading about.
The Phenomenon of Man by Teilhard De Chardin – Probably the most technically difficult book to read in the list. A great book for the scientist, philosopher and open minded.
Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl – Frankl’s experience in Nazi concentration camps and how he was able to transcend the horrors of the experience.
Mere Christianity by C.S Lewis – Lewis’s very readable book on the the basic tenets of the Christian faith and the ethics Christians should live by.
The Seven Story Mountain by Thomas Merton – This is the story of Merton’s conversion and faith journey, sometimes compared to that of St. Augustine of Hippo.
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie – A gem of a book on fostering proper interactions and relationships.
Small is Beautiful by E.F. Schumacher – This is subtitled “a study of economics as if people mattered.” First published in 1973, it is still an important and timeless read.
Educating for Character by Thomas Lickona – The guide to being an educator who believes education is about having children learn to be both “smart and good.”
Quote: Clearly one must read every good book at least once every ten years. (C.S. Lewis)
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