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My Go-To Reads for Wisdom, Calm & Daily Growth

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As an esthetician—and a book lover—I gravitate toward stories and ideas that spark self-care, insight, and steady progress. More to come on fostering healthy habits and mindset with non fiction and my favorite fiction that takes me away to another pl...
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Life Changing Books, Fiction that you can't stop reading and Personal Growth

 
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A gorgeously written story about resilience and the healing power of nature. It’s emotional, immersive, and unforgettable. This is my favorite book over the last few years
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, Paperback
 
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A brilliantly practical guide to making small shifts that lead to big change—one tiny habit at a time.
Atomic Habits: Easy Way to Build & Break Habits
 
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Small habit shifts big changes, love that it is easy to read
Tiny Habits: Small Changes That Change All
 
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One of the quickest reads because I couldn't put it down.
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah, Paperback
 
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Amazing book could not put it down.
Before We Were Yours: A Novel: Wingate, Lisa
 
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I read this book in high school and it remains one of my favorites 30 years later. So good.
The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough
 
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This should book required reading for everyone, one of the best books I have ever read.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings - Maya Angelou
 
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This is one of my favorite Bukowski books. Ham on Rye is gritty, raw, and so real — it’s his coming-of-age story about growing up in Los Angeles during the Depression. If you like honest, unfiltered storytelling, this one sticks with you. One of my f...
Ham on Rye by Charles Bukowski, Paperback
 
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Every David Sedaris book I have read keeps me up laughing out loud having my husband asking what is so funny!? He is one of the best authors to me and his storytelling style is my favorite. He is funny and so talented and this book kept me so enterta...
Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
 
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Another book I loved for self development, and it was an smooth easy read.
The Slight Edge: Simple Disciplines to Success
 
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Love the concept of this book, definitely added value to my life. Fast read.
The ONE Thing: Simple Truth About Results
 
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I think Joe Dispenza is one of the most powerful teachers when it comes to changing your life. His concepts can take a while to grasp so I have had to re-read the information with the books. Getting the science behind how we can change our lives with...
Dr. Joe Dispenza: Books
 
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This book changed my life. It's simple, quick to read but the agreements are profound. A book you can read time and time again.
The Four Agreements: Guide to Freedom
 
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Best to read after the Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz!
The Fifth Agreement: Guide to Self-Mastery
 
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Loving this one!
The Four Winds: A Novel by Kristin Hannah
 
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Once I started Kristin Hannah I haven't stopped! Another winner with this one. Loved it and it was a quick read.
The Women: A Novel - Hannah, Kristin
 
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I read this book 30 years ago and it remains one of my all time favorites. I’ve read other books by the author but this one is my favorite. It’s unlike any other and I highly recommend it.
Ham on Rye by Charles Bukowski, Paperback
 
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One of my all time favorite books. I couldn’t put this one down, the author is gifted in the way it is written and I couldn’t put it down.
She's Come Undone: Lamb, Wally