I discovered Hoopla. I don’t know how available it is to others, but at my library, we have access to several apps. One of them is Hoopla. AND, Hoopla offers a lot of AUDIOBOOK titles.

I enjoy reading a physical book, but listening to an audiobook while I walk, exercise, and drive (which I do a lot with 2 teenagers in sports) helps me to maximize my time. A year ago, I had trouble paying attention to audio, but after listening to many books, I feel the bonus of growing that part of my brain. And I will take any help I can get! I would have never been able to learn so much if it hadn’t been for Hoopla. I think I read more this year than in the last 7 years combined.

Here are some books that I have found valuable and would recommend. Feel free to leave a comment below if you would also recommend these to others. Most are non-fiction. I learned a lot about the Enneagram and I read quite a few “true self” books in my preparation for Original ~ A True Self Journey.

Rising Strong as a Spiritual Practice

Brené Brown ~ Brene Brown is awesome. On Hoopla there was a great presentation version of this.

The Complete Enneagram

Beatrice Chestnut, Ph.D. ~ Really great stuff!

The Bean Trees

Barbara Kingsolver ~ I enjoyed this book. Beautiful story.

The Road Back to You

Ian Morgan Cron ~ Funny and easy-to-read introduction to the Enneagram.

Personality Types

Don Richard Riso ~ If you LOVE the Enneagram and want to be scared out of your mind by the dysfunction of each type, this is the book for you!

Beautiful Boy

David Sheff ~ A difficult book of a very real journey of his son’s addiction.

50 Women Every Christian Should Know

Michelle DeRusha ~ So good. I want to read it again in a few years. Very inspiring.

Searching for Sunday

Rachel Held Evans ~ This was the first and only book of Rachel Held Evans that I have read. She passed away in 2019. She was controversial and her gift of thought and words is missed by many.

Your Best Year Ever

Michael Hyatt ~ A good book for Type 4’s like me. Books like these help me get my butt into gear. If you know about the arrow in the Enneagram, Type 4s incorporate Type 1ness when they are healthy.

Becoming Dallas Willard

Gary W. Moon ~ I don’t read biographies often. I loved this book.

Fever 1793

Laurie Halse Anderson ~ Fiction. Really great read.

The Power of Vulnerability

Brené Brown ~ Another presentation by Brene Brown on Hoopla.

Self to Lose - Self to Find

Marilyn Vancil ~ This is a recommended Enneagram book that I list in Original. It is a great Enneagram book but also gives a wonderful True Self/False Self introduction.

Getting the Love You Want

Harville Hendrix ~ This couples education classic should be read by every couple to understand the craziness that we subconsciously bring into our relationships.

Identity Theft

Melissa B. Kruger ~ Good book about our identity in Christ.

The Gift of Being Yourself

David G. Benner ~ I love this book and all of David Benner’s work that I have read.

Anatomy of the Soul

Curt Thompson, M.D. ~ I had a hard time understanding some of the brain stuff, but a really great book.

The Soul Of Shame

Curt Thompson, M.D. ~ SOOOO GOOOD. Read it!

Free to Focus

Michael Hyatt ~ More stuff that my Type 4ness needed.

13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do

Amy Morin ~ Really great book. Very counter cultural.

The Depression Cure

Stephen S. Ilardi ~ A behavioral approach to depression.

Nine Perfect Strangers

Liane Moriarty ~ This one was for fun.

What books should I listen to in 2020?

~ Laura