Appendix 1 – Recommended Books, Audio Tapes & Video Tapes
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     Positive Mental Attitude     
     Books by C.S. Lewis     
     Positive Affirmations     
     Personality Types     
     Assertiveness     
     Communication     
    Books by Richard Wurmbrand     
     Personal Responsibility     
     Books by Various Authors     
     Diplomacy     
    Books on Prayer in Marriage     
     Self-Esteem     
      Recognizing Strengths  
     Security & Adequacy      

 

A) Christian Faith

Books by C.S. Lewis:

Chronicles of Narnia (A Collection of seven books), New York: Collier Books, 1970.

Mere Christianity New York: MacMillian, 1943.

The Problem of Pain London: Geoffrey Bles, 1940.

The Screwtape Letters London: Geoffrey Bles, 1942; rpt., with Screwtape Proposes a Toast and a new Preface. New York: Macmillan, 1962.

The Weight of Glory MacMillian, 1980

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Books by Dr. Hugh Ross:

The Genesis Question Publisher: NavPress Publishing Group, October  1998 , ISBN: 1576831116

Beyond the Cosmos Publisher: NavPress Publishing Group, January  1999, ISBN: 1576831124

Creation and Time Publisher: NavPress Publishing Group, March  1994, ISBN: 0891097767

The Creator and the Cosmos Third Expanded EditionPublisher: NavPress Publishing Group, June  2001 ISBN: 1576832880

The Fingerprint of God Publisher: Whitaker House, July  2000 ISBN: 0883686279

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Books by Richard Wurmbrand:

In the Face of Surrender Publisher: Bridge-Logos Publishers, June  1998 ISBN: 0882707558

In God's Underground Publisher: Living Sacrifice Book Company, June  1993, ISBN: 0882640038

From Suffering to Triumph Publisher: Kregel Publications, April  1993 ISBN: 0825440610

Christ on the Jewish Road Publisher: Living Sacrifice Book Company, September  1993 , .ISBN: 0882640151

Sweetest Song Publisher: Living Sacrifice Book Company, April  1993, ISBN: 0551016523

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Books by various authors:

The Pastor's Wife Authors: Sabina Wurmbrand, Charles Foley Publisher: Living Sacrifice Book Company, January 1989

I'm More Than The Pastor's Wife Author: Lorna Dobson Publisher: Zondervan Publishing House, May  1995, ISBN: 0310485517

Christianity Unmasqued Author: Dan Israel S O S Press, Limited, April 1999

Corrie Ten Boom: Her Story: A Collection Consisting of the Hiding Place, Tramp for the Lord, and Jesus Is Victor Author: Corrie Ten Boom Publisher: BBS Publishing Corporation, September  1995, ISBN: 0884861260

Books on Prayer in Marriage:

Moments Together for Couples Authors: Dennis Rainey & Barbara Rainey 
Publisher: Gospel Light Publications, July 1998 ISBN: 0830717544

Becoming Soul Mates Authors: Les Parrott III & Leslie Parrott 
Publisher: Zondervan Publishing House, November  1997 , ISBN: 0310219264

When Couples Pray: The Little-Known Secret to Lifelong Happiness in Marriage Author: Cheri Fuller Publisher: Multnomah Publishers, Inc., January  2001 , ISBN: 1576736660

Prayer Can Change Your Marriage Author: Ron Auch  Publisher: New Leaf Press, Inc., April 2001 ISBN: 0892211180

What Happens when Husbands and Wives Pray Together Authors: Carey Moore & Pamela Rosewell Moore Publisher: Revell, Fleming H. Company, March 1999, ISBN: 0800786599

B) Health Education

Books and Tapes from the “Reality Zone”:

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C) Health & Nutrition

The Cure For All Diseases Author: Dr. Hulda Regehr Clark, Publisher: Health Harmony 2005, ISBN: 8170218993 (JJ Austin's Note: I found much useful information in this book, however for most people following all of the suggestions in this book would require lots of time and a complete lifestyle change. My suggestion is that you not let the information in this book overwhelm you. Just take what you feel is helpful for you.)

The Edge Effect, Reverse Or Prevent Alzheimer's, Aging, Memory Loss, Weight Gain, Sexual Dysfunction, And More Author: Eric R. Braverman, M.D. Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 387 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016, 2004, ISBN: 1402722478

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D) Personal Self-help

Positive Affirmations

What to Say When You Talk to Yourself Author: Shad Helmstetter, Ph.D. Publisher: Grindle Press, June 1986 ISBN: 0937065056

The Game of Life Affirmation and Inspiration Cards: Positive Words for a Positive Life Author: Florence Scovel Shinn Adapted by Marie Haddad Publisher: DeVorss & Company, December 1997 ISBN: 0875166172

Soul Talk: Positive Mind Treatments to Turn Your Life Around Author: Hubert Pryor
Publisher: Crossroad Publishing Company, November 1995 , ISBN: 0824515234

Life Scripts: How to 'Talk' to Yourself for Positive Results Author: Ursula Markham
Publisher: Element Books, March  1994 ISBN: 1852304324

Assertiveness

Asserting Your-Self Authors: Sharon Anthony Bower & Gordon H. Bower Publisher Perseus Books, 1991 ISBN: 0201570882

Asserting Your Self: How to Feel Confident about Getting More from Life Author: Cathy Birch Publisher: How To Books, June 2000 ISBN: 1857034333

How to Say No without Feeling Guilty: And Say Yes to More Time and More Joy Authors: Patti Breitman & Connie Hatch Publisher: Broadway Books, April 2001 ISBN: 0767903803

Personal Responsibility

Taking Responsibility: Self-Reliance and the Accountable Life Author: Nathaniel Branden Ph.D. Publisher: Simon & Schuster Trade, March 1997 ISBN: 0684832488

Grow up!: How Taking Responsibility Can Make You a Happy Adult Author: Frank Pittman Publisher: St. Martin's Press, Inc., June 1999 ISBN: 1582380406

Diplomacy

How to Handle Disagreeable Situations in an Agreeable Manner Authors: Heather Latimer & Kate Greenaway (Illustrator) Publisher: Papyrus & Letterbox of London, January 2000 , ISBN: 0943698235

Speaking Your Mind in 101 Difficult Situations Author: Don Gabor  Publisher: Simon & Schuster Trade, March 1994 ISBN: 0671795058

Self-Esteem

The Woman's Guide to Total Self-Esteem: The Eight Secrets You Need to Know Authors: Stephanie Dillon, Ph.D. & M. Christina Benson, M.D. Publisher: New Harbinger Publications, June  2001 , ISBN: 1572242418

The Power of Self Esteem Author: Nathaniel Branden 
Publisher: Health Communications, Inc., January 1992 , ISBN: 1558742131

Life's Too Short: Pull The Plug On Self-Defeating Behavior and Turn on the Power of Self-Esteem Author: Abraham J. Twerski Publisher: St. Martin's Press, Inc., April \ 1997 ISBN: 0312155700

Ten Days to Self-Esteem, Vol. 1 Author: David D. Burns, M.D.  Publisher: William Morrow & Co, September  1993 , ISBN: 0688094554

Recognizing Strengths

Now, Discover Your Strengths Authors: Marcus Buckingham & Donald O. Clifton,  Publisher: The Free Press, January  2001, ISBN: 0743201140

The Self-Esteem Companion: Simple Excercises to Help You Challenge Your Inner Critic and Celebrate Your Personal Strengths Authors: Matthew McKay, Patrick Fanning, Carole Honeychurch & Catharine Sutker, Publisher: New Harbinger Publications, June 1999, ISBN: 1572241381

I Didn't Place in the Talent Race, but...: A Woman's Guide to Recognizing Her Strengths Author: Anya Bateman, Publisher: Deseret Book Company, May 1993, ISBN: 0875793541

Security & Adequacy

The Tender Heart: Conquering Your Insecurity Author: Joseph Nowinski, Ph.D., Publisher: Simon & Schuster Trade, April 2001, ISBN: 068487167X

101 Ways to Overcome Insecurity Author: Marilyn Hickey,  Publisher: Marilyn Hickey Ministries, July 1998, ISBN: 1564411753

Psycho-Cybernetics Author: Maxwell Maltz, M.D.,  Publisher: Simon & Schuster Trade, March 1970, ISBN: 0671700758

Love Yourself, Heal Your Life Workbook  Author: Louise L. Hay, Publisher: Hay House, Inc., May 1990, ISBN: 0937611697

Positive Mental Attitude

The Power of Positive Thinking Author: Norman Vincent Peal, Publisher: Random House, Incorporated, July 1996, ISBN: 0449911470

Success Through A Positive Mental Attitude Author: Napolean Hill with W. Clement Stone, Publisher: Simon & Schuster Trade, November 1976, ISBN: 0671743228

As a Man Thinketh Author: James Allen, Publisher: DeVorss And Company, August 1975, ISBN: 087516000X

Attitude Is Everything: 10 Life-Changing Steps to Turning Attitude into Action Author: Keith Harrell, Publisher: Harper Trade, March 2000, ISBN: 006019605X

Personality Types

What Type Am I?: Discover Who You Really Are Author: Renee Baron, Publisher: Viking Penguin, July 1998, ISBN: 014026941X

Personality Types Don Richard Riso with Russ Hudson, Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company, August 1996, ISBN: 0395798671

Gifts Differing: Understanding Personality Type Authors: Isabel Briggs Myers with Peter B. Myers, Publisher: Consulting Psychologists Press, Inc., May 1995, ISBN: 089106074X

Communication

Will the Real Me Please Stand up?: 25 Guidelines for Good Communication Authors: John Powell, Loretta Brady, Publisher: Resources for Christian Living, April 1990, ISBN: 088347316X

How To Have Confidence And Power In Dealing With People Author: Les Giblin, Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR, February 1986, ISBN: 0134106717

How To Win Friends And Influence People (Revised Edition) Author: Dale Carnegie, Publisher: Simon And Schuster Trade, June 1982, ISBN: 0671723650

Body Language Author: Julius Fast, Publisher: Fine Communications, September  1992, ISBN: 1567310044

Getting What You Want: How to Reach Agreement and Resolve Conflict Every Time Author: Kare Anderson, Publisher: the Penguin Group, January 1994, ISBN: 0452270537

E)  Racial Differences

Marriage Across the Color Line, Editor: Clotye M. Larsson, Publisher: Johnson Publishing Company, Inc., January 1965, ISBN: 0874850142

Love's Revolution: Racial Intermarriage, Author: Maria P. Root, Publisher: Temple University Press, February 2001 , ISBN: 1566398266

Interracial Intimacy: The Regulation of Race and Romance, Author: Rachel F. Moran, Publisher: University of Chicago Press, May 2001, ISBN: 0226536629

F)   Sex & Intimacy

The Power of Unconditional Love: 21 Guidelines for Beginning, Improving, and Changing Your Most Meaningful Relationships ( Rev. 4th ed), Authors: Ken Keyes With Penny Keyes, Publisher: Love Line Books, April  1990, ISBN: 0915972190

Five Steps to Romantic Love: A Workbook for Readers of Love Busters and His Needs, Her Needs, Author: Willard F. Harley, Publisher: Fleming H. Revell, Company, April 1997 , ISBN: 0800756231

Hot Monogamy: Essential Steps to More Passionate, Intimate Lovemaking, Authors: Patricia Love & Jo Robinson, Publisher: Penguin USA, December 1994, ISBN: 0452273668

Expanded Orgasm: Soar to Ecstasy at Your Lover's Every Touch, Author: Patricia Taylor, Publisher: Sourcebooks, Incorporated, November 2001, ISBN: 1570718318

How to Be Your Husband's Best Friend: 365 Ways to Express Your Love, Authors: Cay Bolin & Cindy Trent, Publisher: Pinon Press, December 1994, ISBN: 0891098747

Complete Guide to Sex after Marriage, Author: Phil Goode, Publisher: CCC Publications, May 1999, ISBN: 1576440923

G)  Success & Motivation

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Author: Stephen R. Covey, Publisher: Simon & Schuster Trade, August 1990, ISBN: 0671708635

The Wisdom of Florence Scovel Shinn, Author: Florence Scovel Shinn, Publisher: Simon & Schuster Trade, May 1989, ISBN: 0671682288

The Sequoia Seed, Author: Karen Wright, Publisher: Bibliocast, October 30, 2005, ISBN: 0964967936

The Gift Of Acabar, Author: Og Mandino and Buddy Kaye, Publisher: Bantam Books Inc., May 1979, ISBN: 0553260847

Say Yes to Your Potential, Author: Skip Ross with Carole C. Carlson, Publisher: W Publishing Group, May 1985, ISBN: 0849930146

The Magic Of Thinking Big, Author: David J. Schwartz, Publisher: Simon & Schuster Trade, January 1979, ISBN: 0671646788

The Richest Man In Babylon, Author: George S. Clason, Publisher: Dutton, February 1988, ISBN: 0451165209

Creative Visualization, Author: Shakti Gawain, Publisher: New World Library, May 1995, ISBN: 1880032627
Dare To Win, Author: John Canfield with Mark Victor Hansen, Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group, January 1995, ISBN: 0425150763

Og Mandino's Great Trilogy: The Greatest Salesman in the World/the Greatest Secret in the World/the Greatest Miracle in the World, Author: Og Mandino, Publisher: Frederick Fell Publishers, January 2002, ISBN: 0883910349

You Were Born Rich, Author: Bob Proctor, Publisher: McCrary Publishing Inc.

Life is Tremendous, Author: Charlie Jones, Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, June 1981, ISBN: 0842321845

Acres Of Diamonds, Author: Russell H. Conwell, Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group, May 1982, ISBN: 051509028X

H)  Understanding Men & Women's Differences

His Needs, Her Needs: Building an Affair-Proof Marriage, Author: Willard F. Harley,Publisher: Revell, Fleming H. Company, April 2001, ISBN: 0800717880

Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus: A Practical Guide for Improving Communication and Getting What You Want in Your Relationships, Author: John Gray, Ph.D., Publisher: Harper Trade, March 1992,ISBN: 006016848X

The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate, Author: Gary Chapman, Publisher: Northfield Publishing, October 1992, ISBN: 1881273156

I)  Weight Loss

Make the Connection: Ten Steps to a Better Body and a Better Life, Authors: Bob Green and Oprah Winfrey, Julie Johnson (Illustrator), Publisher: Hyperion, April 1999, ISBN: 0786882980

A Journal of Daily Renewal: The Companion to Make the Connection, Authors: Bob Greene & Oprah Winfrey, Publisher: Hyperion, September 1996, ISBN: 0786882158

Dr. Shapiro's Picture Perfect Weight Loss: The Visual Program for Permanent Weight Loss, Author: Howard M. Shapiro, Publisher: Rodale press, April 2000, ISBN: 1579542417

Fattitudes: Beat Self-Defeat and Win Your War with Weight, Authors: Jeffrey R. Wilbert & Norean K. Wilbert, Publisher: St. Martin's Press, Inc., May 2001,ISBN: 0312978812

Thin For Life: 10 Keys to Success From People Who Have Lost Weight and Kept It Off, Author: Anne M. Fletcher Foreword by Jane Brody, Publisher: Chapters Books, December 1994, ISBN: 1881527603

Reinventing Yourself with the Duchess of York: Inspiring Stories and Strategies for Changing Your Weight and Your Life, Author: Sarah the Duchess of York, Weight Watchers (Editor), Publisher: Simon & Schuster Trade, December 2000, ISBN: 0743213300

The 9 Truths about Weight Loss: The No-Tricks, No-Nonsense Plan for Lifelong Weight Control, Author: Daniel S. Kirschenbaum, Ph.D., Publisher: Henry Holt & Company, Inc., March 2001, ISBN: 0805063943