Seven Most Influential Spiritual Books For Women

By Enid Hinton


The kind of books you read shape your world view and will determine the kind of person you become according to personal development specialists. They have compiled a list of seven most influential spiritual books for women to assist avid readers in achieving desired personal growth. The insights given can be applied in all spheres of life.

The Secret- the book is written by a television producer in Melbourne called Rhonda Byrne and has a movie that was released under a similar title back in 2004. It focuses on the law of attraction where you identify what you want, believe in it and prepare to receive it. It made it to the number one of best sellers according to New York Times. It is considered a catalyst to personal and cultural revolution.

The Celestine Prophecy- this is a self published title that was released in 1992 by James Redfield. It is rated as the most successful self published novel. It combines past adventure of the nature of Da Vinci Code and new age spiritualism. It gives insights revealed to a man on a journey in Peru. It is the insights and not the plot that is of interest.

The Alchemist- the book is written by Paulo Coelho about a journey by a shepherd into the pyramids of Egypt. He seeks timeless treasures but beneath the physical journey is the search for his own personal legend. It is about omens and the search for individual purpose in life. The title is valuable to everyone regardless of religion.

The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living- the never fading smile on the face of Dalai Lama amidst turmoil in Tibet is what inspired Cutler Howard into writing this book. He has organized the content in a way that makes it acceptable to western readers. His argument is that happiness is not dependent on physical possession. Rather it is a state of mind that each individual must strive to achieve.

The New Earth: Awakening Your Purpose- Eckhart Tolle shows how inflated egos can hinder you from attaining happiness. He cites the egos as the source of inner and out conflicts. Its selection by Oprah Winfrey for her book club has made it a phenomenal title. It is a great inspiration to a lot of people.

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success- according to Chopra, success is not defined by what you possess. The best way to define success is by achieved personal goals and if you are happy with yourself. Among the seven laws is Karma which represents cause and effect and dharma which represents personal purpose in life. The packaging makes it attractive to a global audience.

The Road Less Traveled- this book is written by a psychiatrist called Scott Peck and was published in 1978. It makes references to psychiatry and Christian teachings. He highlights how discipline, love and grace are essential in forming a fulfilled person.

While the authors of some of these books are not women, the wisdom the books offer goes a long way into strengthening your spirituality. The presentation is easy with very practical exercises and suggestions. It will strengthen your resolve as well as increase you potential at personal, social and spiritual level.




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