The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous & Broke

Author: Suze Orman
Recommended by: Vicki Jurgens, LAXSW

With all the cuts we have been taking, it doesn't hurt to take a good look at your financial situation. She has suggestions for everyone, no matter how good or bad your situation is at this time. Great chapter on (gulp) retirement.

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The Purpose-Driven Life

Author: Rick Warren
Recommended by: Julie Hamilton

This book has really helped me emotionally and spiritually. A very positive thinking book!

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Retire Rich, Retire Young

Author: Robert Kiyosaki
Recommended by: Doe Gentry

Easy to read, How to leaverage yourself, into Fianancial Freedom. Good Debt vs. Bad Debt.

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How to Stop Worrying and Start Living

Author: Dale Carnegie
Recommended by: Larry Fry

Points out the fact that the only situation in life that requires worry is imminent death!!! Everything else does not warrant worry because problems can be solved by making a list of actions to eliminate the problem and then implementing the list!!

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Life Strategies

Author: Phillip C. McGraw, Ph.D.
Recommended by: (Name Withheld)

A complete no nonsense and very practical guide to getting your life in order. I live by Life Law#5: Life rewards action. We can plan until the cows come home, but if you don't execute the plan, you are wasting your valuable time. There are so many pearls of wisdom in this book, I cannot recommend it enough.

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The Alchemist

Author: Paulo Cuhello
Recommended by: Ed Chomyts, ORDSW

It's more of a "conceptual" book, about finding perspective and meaning in ones life and, most importantly, having the initiative to follow that path once it is found. It is a renowned modern day classic, translated into many, many languages. It's a short, easy read too. Easy to find!

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What Should I Do with My Life?

Author: Po Bronson
Recommended by: (Name Withheld)

Besides helping you step out of your box, this book helps you overcome fear and confusion as you start out in a different career by reading other people's experiences.

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Who Moved My Cheese?

Authors: Spencer Johnson, Kenneth H. Blanchard
Recommended by: Sharon Lyons, SFOSW

Change can be a blessing or a curse, depending on your perspective. The message of 'Who Moved My Cheese?' is that all can come to see it as a blessing, if they understand the nature of cheese and the role it plays in their lives.

'Who Moved My Cheese?' is a parable that takes place in a maze. Four beings live in that maze: Sniff and Scurry are mice--non analytical and nonjudgmental, they just want cheese and are willing to do whatever it takes to get it. Hem and Haw are "little people," mouse-size humans who have an entirely different relationship with cheese. It's not just sustenance to them; it's their self-image. Their lives and belief systems are built around the cheese they've found.

Most of us reading the story will see the cheese as something related to our livelihoods--our jobs, our career paths, the industries we work in--although it can stand for anything, from health to relationships. The point of the story is that we have to be alert to changes in the cheese, and be prepared to go running off in search of new sources of cheese when the cheese we have runs out.

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It's not what happens to you. It's what you do about it.

Author: W. Mitchell
Recommended by: Jim Bjelde, LAXSW

Perspective....it makes me stop feeling sorry for myself and realize I can do whatever I decide. W is a good customer & world recognized 'handicapped' motivational speaker. Not 'great literature', but an easy read & it sure puts things in perspective!

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