"Books let us into their souls and lay open to us the secrets of our own."
William Hazlitt, writer

Listed are a variety of books that may be helpful for you on your healing journey. May you find comfort and support from the chosen authors. From time to time I may add new suggestions so keep checking back to see what's new.

Emotional Intimacy
Robert Augustus Masters, PhD
A comprehensive guide for connecting with the power of your emotions.  Part II in the book goes into depth with exploring 19 emotions that we experience. 

Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment
and How it Can Help You Find and Keep Love
Amir Levine, M.D. and Rachel S.F. Heller, M.A.
Interesting book that defines three basic attachment types and how we all, generally speaking, fall into one or two types.  The authors then explore ways in which we can increase our abilities to communicate and behave more effectively with our loved ones given our "type." The book helps define how attachment styles impact all of us.

The Highly Sensitive Person
Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D
Non-pathologizing and validating. Good for those who are sensitive and for those who would like to know more about the experience of being a sensitive person in today's culture. Helpful for parents who have a sensitive child.

Second Half of Life: Opening the Eight Gates of Wisdom
Angeles Arrien
Explores the beauty of life in the Golden years using stories to inspire, and they do!

Centering: In Pottery, Poetry and the Person
Mary Caroline Richards Wonderfully written. Explores the notion of being present, grounded and accepting of what is.

A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles
Marianne Williamson 
Oriented towards a Christian perspective of God while focusing on the unconditional (and nondenominational) notion of Love.

Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love and Wisdom
Rick Hanson, Ph.D and Richard Mendius, MD Great for someone who is interested in the physiological effects of thoughts and feelings. Offers easy helpful exercises. 

Full Body Presence: Explorations, Connections,
and More to Experience Present Moment Awareness
Suzanne Scurlock-Durana 
Offers a meditation CD in Suzanne's soothing voice which is very calming and grounding.

The Artist's Way. A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
Julia Cameron Helps you tap into your creativity. Provides structured yet fun exercises including daily writing.