Self Study

It was a wrong turn that changed everything. When Luma Mufleh—a Muslim, gay, refugee woman from hyper-conservative Jordan—stumbled upon a pick-up game of soccer in Clarkston, Georgia, something compelled her to join. The players, 11- and 12-year-olds from Liberia, Afghanistan, and Sudan, soon welcomed her as coach of their ragtag but fiercely competitive group. Drawn into their lives, Mufleh learned that few of her players, all local public school students, could read a single word. She asks, “Where was the America that took me in? That protected me? How can I get these kids to that America?”

In more than 25 years of writing and ministry, Max Lucado has received thousands of such questions. They come in letters, emails, even on Dunkin Donuts napkins. In Max on Life, he offers thoughtful answers to more than 170 of the most pressing questions on topics ranging from hope to hurt and from home to the hereafter.

Educational leaders are seeing with increasing clearness the necessity of teaching students not only the subject-matter of study but also methods of study. The recognition of this condition is taking the form of the movement toward ''supervised study,'' which attempts to acquaint the student with principles of economy and directness in using his mind.

Life is a gift, brimming with seemingly endless possibilities. Often, our days are filled with joy and purpose. But life can change in an instant, plunging us into a sea of chaos and fear as our faith is tested. Perhaps we are going through a prolonged season of suffering that feels like it will never end—and we spiral into the depths of despair. No matter our season of life, we're meant to live in a way that glorifies God. We're meant to find joy, hope, and peace in the midst of suffering.

This is a summary of The Fifth Agreement: A Practical Guide to Self-Mastery (2010) by Miguel Ruiz and Jose Ruiz with Janet Mills. The Fifth Agreement explores how people can harness their innate personal power to create a life that is rich in peace, happiness, and love - or, the equivalent of heaven on earth. The Fifth Agreement is the follow-up to Miguel Ruiz’s best seller The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (1997).

Book summary: The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle. If you aren't a fan of the "fluff" that comes along with most books and would much rather skip to the nuggets of wisdom and actionable content in a very easily absorbed way including key takeaways - then I believe this is the audiobook for you.

A grounded and valuable approach to life in general, The Confidence Gap tackles commonly experienced difficulties in building confidence, staying motivated, living true to our values, and harnessing fear. Russ Harris shows us where the confidence gap has taken root and how we can overcome the myths it has entrenched in a success-driven society. He highlights simple steps to achieving genuine confidence, based on a pattern of mindful, values-based living; with a spark of curiosity and a long overdue reality check.

Life Strategies for Teens is the first guide to teenage life that won't tell you what to do, or who to be, but rather how to live life best. Employing the techniques from Dr. Phil McGraw's Life Strategies, his son Jay provides teens with the 10 Laws of Life that make the journey to adulthood an easier and more fulfilling trip. Whether dealing with the issues of popularity, peer pressure, ambition, or ambivalence, Life Strategies for Teens is an enlightening guide.

Double standards are nothing new. Women deal with them every day. Take the common truism that women who sleep around are sluts while men are studs. Why is it that men grow distinguished and sexily gray as they age while women just get saggy and haggard? Have you ever wondered how a young woman is supposed to both virginal and provocatively enticing at the same time?

New York Times best-selling author Joan Anderson gives women practical advice and inspiration for building creative, independent, and fulfilling lives through discovering who they truly are and who they can be.

Living Wisely contains a lifetime of tested insight and guidance from mentor, Bible-study writer, and best-selling author Cynthia Heald. Cynthia shares foundational biblical truths that will help you live a wise life and discern godly choices to make at every crossroads. Living Wisely points you toward the truths of Scripture so you can live well in the midst of a world that doesn't understand true wisdom.

There are 7,487 promises in God’s word - unbending pledges he has made to his covenant people that are designed to give you victory in every circumstance. In this unique book, you will discover 25 primary promises that open the door to the supernatural power of God, miraculous breakthroughs and real spiritual transformation in your life.

Wherever you are in life, you are experiencing a phase. Just like the moon, you are on a journey from dark to light and back again, treading the path from inward journey to outward expression. And for whatever phase you may be in, there is magic to be discovered - magic that can transform your life. In Lunar Alchemy, Shaheen Miro - a much-loved intuitive and energy worker - offers a new way of moving through the world.

2012 Fabulousity Now! Shar has updated and newly pizzazed her classic with even more information for today's femmes (or those that love us). Part Cosmo, part On Our Backs, part Girl Scout Handbook, this hilarious, practical, and comprehensive guide is for Femme Dykes, Baby Divas, Experience Queens, Outrageous Goddesses, Queer Femmes, Lipstick Lesbians, Vixens, and Vamps of every stripe - and those who want to date us!

Short on time? Or, maybe, you’ve already read or listened to the book, but need to refresh on the most important takeaways. In a quick, easy listen, you can take the main principles from The Like Switch: An Ex-FBI Agent’s Guide to Influencing, Attracting, and Winning People Over. The Like Switch was published in 2015 by former FBI agent and psychologist Jack Schafer. Schafer offers tips and tools you can use to make other people instantly like you.

Don't miss out on the groundbreaking theory behind Carol S. Dweck's Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. This Sumoreads Summary includes key takeaways and analysis to help you quickly soak up the essence of her deep insight. Follow her simple steps to turn your fixed mindset into a growth mindset and change your life!

Tim Ferriss distills the tools, philosophies, and practices of some of the most successful people in business, entertainment, and athletics to compile one of the most comprehensive and actionable life guides out there. The captivating tales of ballsy first attempts, costly miscalculations, and unlikely triumphs make this book as enjoyable as it is insightful. Ferriss goes over and beyond to vet each of the ideas he writes about, making Tools of Titans the authoritative go-to reference for most of life's pressing concerns.

My purpose is to encourage you to study the Scriptures for yourself, for clarity and mental freedom, for spiritual discernment and wisdom. Scriptures may not use modern terms such as “self-development”, “mental wellness”, and “emotional freedom”, but that is exactly what they can be used for.

Mothers are the breadwinners in two-thirds of American families, yet the American workplace is uniquely hostile to the needs of parents. Weaving in surprising research about the dysfunction between the careers and home lives of working mothers, as well as the consequences to women's health, Alcorn tells a deeply personal story about "having it all,” failing miserably, and what comes after. Ultimately, she offers readers a vision for a healthier, happier, and more productive way to live and work.

The author of Baldwin's Harlem looks at the evolving culture, politics, economics, and spiritual life of Detroit - a blend of memoir, love letter, history, and clear-eyed reportage that explores the city's past, present, and future and its significance to the African American legacy and the nation's fabric.