Recommendations based on The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern Worldby John Mark Comer

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  1. The Headspace Guide to Meditation & Mindfulness

    by Andy Puddicombe
    A practical guide to meditation and mindfulness, offering techniques to calm the mind and improve overall well-being.

    Quiet the mind, feel less stressed, less tired, and achieve a new level of calm and fulfillment in just ten minutes a day Andy Puddicombe, a former Buddhist monk, the Voice of Headspace, and the UK’s ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. Tell Me More: Stories about the 12 Hardest Things I'm Learning to Say

    by Kelly Corrigan
    A memoir about the author's journey through life's challenges and how she learned to communicate more effectively.

    NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER • A story-driven collection of essays on the twelve powerful phrases we use to sustain our relationships, from the bestselling author of, Glitter and Glue, and, The Middle ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: Unleash a Revolution in Your Life In Christ

    by Peter Scazzero
    Exploring the depths of spiritual maturity, finding emotional health and freedom.

    What Are You Missing? Peter Scazzero learned the hard way: you can’t be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature. Even though he was pastor of a growing church, he did what most people ... (Goodreads)

  4. Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI

    by David Grann
    Exposé of a series of murders of the Osage Nation in 1920s Oklahoma and the FBI's investigation.

    In the 1920s, the richest people per capita in the world were members of the Osage Indian Nation in Oklahoma. After oil was discovered beneath their land, the Osage rode in chauffeured automobiles, ... (Goodreads)

  5. The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers

    by Maxwell King
    A biography of Fred Rogers, the creator and host of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," exploring his life, philosophy, and impact on children's television.

    The definitive biography of Fred Rogers, children’s television pioneer and American cultural icon, an instant, New York Times, bestseller Fred Rogers (1928–2003) was an enormously influential figure ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. Present Over Perfect: Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living

    by Shauna Niequist
    A guide to living a simpler, more meaningful life by letting go of perfectionism and embracing the present moment.

    OVER 500,000 COPIES SOLD! Immerse yourself in this compelling vision for an entirely new way to live: soaked in grace, rest, silence, simplicity, prayer, and connection with the people that matter ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. Bruchko: The Astonishing True Story of a 19-Year-Old American, His Capture by the Motilone Indians and His Adventures in Christianizing the Stone Age Tribe

    by Bruce Olson
    A 19-year-old's experiences living among and converting a Stone Age tribe in South America.

    What happens when a nineteen-year-old boy leaves home and heads into the jungles to evangelize a murderous tribe of South American Indians?, For Bruce Olson, it meant capture, disease, terror, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. EntreLeadership: 20 Years of Practical Business Wisdom from the Trenches

    by Dave Ramsey
    A collection of business advice and strategies, to help entrepreneurs and business leaders succeed.

    From the, New York Times, bestselling author of, The Total Money Makeover, and radio and podcast host Dave Ramsey comes an informative guide based on how he grew a successful, multimillion dollar ... (Goodreads)

  9. A Long Way Home

    by Saroo Brierley
    Autobiography of a man's journey to find his family after becoming lost in India as a child.

    When Saroo Brierley used Google Earth to find his long-lost home town half a world away, he made global headlines. Saroo had become lost on a train in India at the age of five. Not knowing the name ... (Goodreads)

  10. When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor...and Yourself

    by Steve Corbett
    A guide for those who want to help alleviate poverty without causing harm, emphasizing the importance of relationships and community development.

    Churches and individual Christians typically have faulty assumptions about the causes of poverty, resulting in the use of strategies that do considerable harm to poor people and themselves. Don't let ... (Goodreads)

  11. Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom is Wrong - and What You Really Need to Know

    by Emily Oster
    Evidence-based look at pregnancy and its associated medical advice, challenging conventional wisdom.

    What to Expect When You're Expecting, meets, Freakonomics,: an award-winning economist disproves standard recommendations about pregnancy to empower women while they're expecting. ... (Goodreads)

  12. The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind, Survive Everyday Parenting Struggles, and Help Your Family Thrive

    by Daniel J. Siegel
    Comprehensive guide to understanding and nurturing a child's developing mind.

    Your toddler throws a tantrum in the middle of a store. Your preschooler refuses to get dressed. Your fifth-grader sulks on the bench instead of playing on the field. Do children conspire to make ... (Goodreads)

  13. The Wounded Healer: Ministry in Contemporary Society

    by Henri J.M. Nouwen
    Examining the role of the healer in society and exploring its implications for our lives.

    What does it mean to be a healer in the modern world? In this hope-filled book, Nouwen offers a radically fresh interpretation of modern ministry. ... (Goodreads)

  14. The Lucifer Effect: Understanding How Good People Turn Evil

    by Philip G. Zimbardo
    An inquiry into the psychological forces that drive individuals to act immorally.

    Renowned social psychologist and creator of the "Stanford Prison Experiment," Philip Zimbardo explores the mechanisms that make good people do bad things, how moral people can be seduced into acting ... (Goodreads)

  15. The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss

    by Jason Fung
    Exploring the biological and environmental factors behind obesity and how to manage it.

    The landmark book from, New York Times,-bestselling author Dr. Jason Fung, one of the world's leading experts on intermittent fasting for weight-loss and longevity, whose 5-step plan has helped ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway

    by Susan Jeffers, Ph.D.
    A self-help book that encourages readers to face their fears and take action towards their goals, despite feeling afraid.

    Dynamic and inspirational, FEEL THE FEAR AND DO IT ANYWAY is filled with concrete techniques to turn passivity into asssertiveness. Dr. Susan Jeffers, teaches you how to stop negative thinking ... (Goodreads)

  17. Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It

    by Gary Taubes
    An exploration of the science of body weight, examining the effects of nutrition and exercise.

    [image] An eye-opening, myth-shattering examination of what makes us fat, from acclaimed science writer Gary Taubes. In his New York Times best seller, Good Calories, Bad Calories, Taubes argued that ... (Goodreads)

  18. The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God

    by Dallas Willard
    An exploration of how to live a life of faith and purpose, grounded in ancient spiritual practices.

    The Divine Conspiracy has revolutionized how we think about the true meaning of discipleship. In this classic, one of the most brilliant Christian thinkers of our times and author of the acclaimed ... (Goodreads)

  19. Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself

    by Melody Beattie
    A guide for overcoming codependency and finding a healthier, more fulfilling life.

    In a crisis, it's easy to revert to old patterns. Caring for your well-being during the coronavirus pandemic includes maintaining healthy boundaries and saying no to unhealthy relationships. The ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. The Virtue of Selfishness: A New Concept of Egoism

    by Ayn Rand
    A philosophical exploration of the concept of egoism, advocating for rational self-interest.

    Ayn Rand here sets forth the moral principles of Objectivism, the philosophy that holds human life–the life proper to a rational being--as the standard of moral values and regards altruism as ... (Goodreads)

  21. Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life

    by Richard Rohr
    A reflective journey exploring themes of maturity, mid-life crises, and spiritual growth.

    A fresh way of thinking about spirituality that grows throughout life In Falling Upward , Fr. Richard Rohr seeks to help readers understand the tasks of the two halves of life and to show them that ... (Goodreads)

  22. I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness

    by Austin Channing Brown
    A memoir exploring the author's experiences as a Black woman in predominantly white spaces, and the struggle for dignity and belonging.

    From a powerful new voice on racial justice, an eye-opening account of growing up Black, Christian, and female in middle-class white America. Austin Channing Brown's first encounter with a racialized ... (Goodreads)

  23. Love Warrior

    by Glennon Doyle Melton
    A woman's story of overcoming past traumas to live an empowered life of love and redemption.

    #1, New York Times, Bestseller Oprah's Book Club 2016 Selection A memoir of marriage and self-discovery by bestselling author Glennon Doyle Melton, Love Warrior is a gorgeous and inspiring account of ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Heavenly Man: The Remarkable True Story of Chinese Christian Brother Yun

    by Paul Hattaway
    The inspiring story of a Chinese Christian's perseverance in the face of persecution.

    The dramatic autobiography of one of China's dedicated, courageous, and intensely persecuted house church leaders. This is the gripping story of how God took a young, half-starved boy from a poor ... (Goodreads)

  25. Dare to Lead

    by Brené Brown
    A guide to courageous leadership, emphasizing vulnerability, empathy, and self-awareness as essential qualities for success.

    In her #1 NYT bestsellers, Brené Brown taught us what it means to dare greatly, rise strong and brave the wilderness. Now, based on new research conducted with leaders, change makers and culture ... (Goodreads)

  26. Fear and Trembling

    by Søren Kierkegaard
    Philosophical essay exploring the importance of faith, and the human struggle for faith.

    Soren Kierkegaard was a Danish philosopher, theologian, and religious author interested in human psychology. He is regarded as a leading pioneer of existentialism and one of the greatest philosophers ... (Goodreads)

  27. Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting

    by Pamela Druckerman
    A mother's exploration of French parenting practices and their effects on her children.

    The runaway, New York Times, bestseller that shows American parents the secrets behind France's amazingly well-behaved children When American journalist Pamela Druckerman had a baby in Paris, she ... (Goodreads)

  28. The Cross and the Switchblade

    by David Wilkerson
    A true story of a small-town pastor's mission to help gang members and drug addicts in New York City.

    A young preacher from the Pennsylvania hills comes to New York City and influences troubled teenagers with his inspirational message. ... (Goodreads)

  29. Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America

    by Ibram X. Kendi
    Exploration of the history of racism in America, tracing its origins and its effects on society.

    In this deeply researched and fast-moving narrative, Kendi chronicles the entire story of anti–Black racist ideas and their staggering power over the course of American history. Stamped from the ... (Goodreads)

  30. Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation

    by Parker J. Palmer
    A guide to finding one's true calling by listening to one's inner voice and living an authentic life.

    PLEASE NOTE: Some recent copies of, Let Your Life Speak, included printing errors. These issues have been corrected, but if you purchased a defective copy between September and December 2019, please ... (Goodreads)