Philosophy, Religion, Spirituality

Great books about God, the soul, and the eternally important questions.

The Beast and the Sovereign, Volume I (Paperback)

By Jacques Derrida, Geoffrey Bennington
$22.50
ISBN-13: 9780226144290
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Published: University Of Chicago Press, 11/2011
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Derrida introduces the relation between animality and sovereignty and the connections between them. Thirteen unpublished lectures that are literary and philosophically fascinating. Derrida is a consummate master of word play and deft theory and hard to understand from some of the reviews I’ve read but overall he is brilliant in his execution and the leader in “Deconstruction philosophy,” which he says , “There is nothing outside of text.”

Recommended by Jerry

Inside Scientology: The Story of America's Most Secretive Religion (Hardcover)

By Janet Reitman
$28.00
ISBN-13: 9780618883028
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Published: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 7/2011
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I can’t put this book down! I utterly LOVE the voyeuristic look into the life of Scientology’s founder, L. Ron Hubbard, and all the murky-and also, surprisingly intriguing-details of the church’s operations. FASCINATING!

Recommended by Rebecca

The Portable Nietzsche (Paperback)

By Friedrich Nietzsche, Walter Kaufmann
$18.00
ISBN-13: 9780140150629
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Published: Penguin (Non-Classics), 1/1977
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Often misunderstood and branded as controversial due to misinterpretation, the body of work Friedrich Nietzche left us is in the end one that is dynamic, and humanistic in nature. This volume conveniently brigs most of Nietzsche’s works together in a concise and enriching manner. I always come back to it.

Recommended by Jerry

Anger (Paperback)

By Thich Nhat Hanh
$15.00
ISBN-13: 9781573229371
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Published: Riverhead Trade, 9/2002
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The power of self and control of the mind. Bring anger into your living room with the insight of breathing. Being aware of your actions as well as your cognitions can bring you great wealth. Listen to the words of Thich Nhat Hanh.

Recommended by Ashli

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul on Tough Stuff: Stories of Tough Times and Lessons Learned (Paperback)

By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Kimberly Kirberger
$14.95
ISBN-13: 9781558749429
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Published: HCI Teens, 10/2001
These are fabulous stories that share tales of joy and pain and send chills running up your spine. A great read for anyone and helps you appreciate the life you have.

Recommended by Jen

How to Be Compassionate: A Handbook for Creating Inner Peace and a Happier World (Hardcover)

By His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Jeffrey Hopkins, Ph.D., Jeffrey Hopkins, Ph.D.
$20.00
ISBN-13: 9781451623901
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Published: Atria Books, 3/2011
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It is believed that the more compassionate you are, the happier you will be. Learn to open your heart to others and see if it’s true.

Recommended by Tricia

Angels in My Hair (Hardcover)

By Lorna Byrne
$24.95
ISBN-13: 9780385528962
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Published: Harmony, 4/2009
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A soul-stirring memoir by a humble rural Irish woman gifted with angel communication. She recounts the trials of growing up poor amidst civil unrest and being labeled “retarded”. The support of these powerful energies was her saving grace, and their love and peace radiate from the pages. You’ll feel and envision them for days.

Recommended by Regina

The Screwtape Letters (Paperback)

By C. S. Lewis
$13.99
ISBN-13: 9780060652937
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Published: HarperOne, 2/2001
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Through a series of sharp, darkly humorous letters, a well-seasoned devil imparts wisdom and user-friendly tricks to his nephew Wormwood, who is still naive about the process of tempting and corrupting the hearts and minds of human beings. As a premise, this would be merely clever or gimmicky, but in C. S. Lewis’ hands, the book is something thought-provoking and so knowing it may shake you awake – while laughing.

Recommended by Jeeyeon

True Love: A Practice for Awakening the Heart (Mass Market Paperback)

By Thich Nhat Hanh
$6.99
ISBN-13: 9781590304044
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Published: Shambhala, 9/2006
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One of the most well known Buddhist monks passes on some of the most valid information on what love IS and CAN be. The four aspects of love allow us to apply, learn, and be at peace with not only our fellow companion or family member, but also ourselves.

Recommended by Ashli

Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life (Paperback)

By Thich Nhat Hanh
$15.00
ISBN-13: 9780553351392
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Published: Bantam, 3/1992
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Just reading a few paragraphs seems to bring calm. Written in plain but lyrical prose, this book offers wonderful ways to embrace every moment with peace. Great stuff to turn to again and again (because one forgets).

Recommended by Jeeyeon

The Sermon on the Mount: The Key to Success in Life (Paperback)

By Emmet Fox
$13.99
ISBN-13: 9780060628628
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Published: HarperOne, 10/1989
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One needn’t subscribe to the Christian faith to absorb the rich stuff from this classic Emmet Fox book. There is something refreshing and very positive in the words Jesus is known to have spoken on the mount, as outlined here. I read this a lot when I was sitting at a job that was far from ideal, and it helped me almost every day to keep from going nuts.

Recommended by Jeeyeon

Going to Pieces without Falling Apart (Paperback)

By Mark Epstein
$14.95
ISBN-13: 9780767902359
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Published: Three Rivers Press, 6/1999
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All of what I love about this book won’t fit here. To be not long-winded: It is a writing that provides true relief to those of us who shudder at feelings of emptiness and/or inadequacy. Instead of tools to banish such uncomfortable states, Epstein offers the Buddhist approach: allow it all, tolerate it all. Yet he is also a psychotherapist and therefore weaves his chapters with first-hand hope and expertise about how to accept like Buddha and confront like a well, like a therapist.

Recommended by Jeeyeon

The Meaning of Life: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)

By Terry Eagleton
$11.95
ISBN-13: 9780199532179
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Published: Oxford University Press, USA, 6/2008
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What is the meaning of life? Can that question be answered? What does it even mean to ask it? Is there a purpose to our human existence? In this little book, literature professor Terry Eagleton takes a look at these kinds of big questions and explores ways that we might approach them. The heaviness of the subject matter is balanced by the author’s humor and playfulness. It’s a very challenging but fun read and a great addition to the ‘very short introduction’ series.

Recommended by Tim