Book  Haven

We are men and our lot in life is to learn, and to be hurled into inconceivable new worlds. don Juan

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On my nightstand:

Favorite Web site:

Interview with God

On my bookshelf:

The Power of One

An extraordinary book about a young boy who wishes only to be welterweight champion of the world. In the process he is confronted by a society marked by racism, classism, and the like. Yet, through the power of one he shows the world a new vantage point and unites much of Africa.

"Listening is good camouflage. I soon discovered it is also an art. You learn not simply to listen to what people say. It's what people don't say that's important. If you listen hard enough you can hear the most amazing things going on behind the speaker's voice."

One True Thing

We leave stimulated and challenged, more thoughtful than we began.  Michael Dorris  I can't have put it better.  I spent an entire plane ride from Tennessee to Los Angeles in tears while reading this book.  It is moving, to the very soul.

No one knows what goes on inside a marriage...but I know from experience that those least capable of truly assessing any marriage are the children who come out of it.

Advice to a Young Wife from an Old Mistress

This book has touched my life with simple and timeless wisdom. Very conversational in tone and short in length, it is a quick but memorable read; one you will come back to time and again.

"It can be a great blunder to refuse a part of living."

Tao of Pooh

This book opened doors of simple peace for me.  Pooh, in his simple way, is a great teacher.  I hope you will take a moment and allow him to touch your soul and heart.

"When you wake up in the morning, Pooh," said Piglet at last, "what's the first thing you say to yourself?" "What's for breakfast?" said Pooh. "What do you say, Piglet?" " I say, I wonder what's going to happen exciting today?" said Piglet. Pooh nodded thoughtfully. "It's the same thing," he said.

The Lesson: A Fable for Our Times

How much do you love?

A quick children's read.  Worthy of an adult audience.