Suggested Reading, General

Gary Chapman, The Five Love Languages

    Improving communication in marriage and other relationships, written from a Christian perspective


Thomas Crum, The Magic of Conflict	
	Published in 1987, an interesting look at applying Aikido concepts to everyday life

John Gottman, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work	
	Good points, specific exercises

Jon Kabat-Zinn, Wherever You Go There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life


	Excellent resource for the novice or experienced meditator 

Joe Kelly, Dads and Daughters


	Helpful information about cultural influences on body image as well as great tips for dads


George Lakoff, Moral Politics


	Conservative vs. Liberal views of family and policy issues

Harriet Goldhor Lerner, The Dance of Anger


	Valuable ideas on dealing with life’s difficulties 

Thomas Moore, Care of the Soul


	"A guide for cultivating depth and sacredness in everyday life"

E. Fuller Torrey, MD, Surviving Schizophrenia


	Thorough explanation of schizophrenia in comparison to other mental illnesses