Self help book list.

1. Warriors of the heart, By Danaan Parry, Sunstone Publishing, 1989, 182 pages. 

This book is about increasing communication and reducing conflicts. It can be used in the classroom, with the family, Clients Workplace, support groups and much more. I found this book very informative and concise. Danaan was very descriptive of what you need to do to improve our lives.

2, Shamanism by Tom Cowan, Crossing press, 1996, 209 pages.

Introduction to core Shamanism. A respectful guide to the basic structure of what shamanism is, how to practice your own personal shamanism and basic spiritual tenants of what to expect in a spirit quest. This book touches various practices and methods to vision quest, spirit animals, totem animals, ancestor spirits, spirits of place and more.

3. The ceremonial circle by Sedonia Cahill  Joshua Halpern, Harper San Francisco, 1992? 195 pages.

Introduction to ceremonial circles, what they do and how they work. A deeper look into the many different practices of healing and ceremonial work. A respectful look in modern circle work.

4. Prayers of smoke by Barbra Means Adams, Celestial arts, Berkeley, California. 165 pages.

Barbra a descendant of black elk tells Makah stories. She tells the fundamental beliefs of the Makah people from creation stories to other stories, she paints a vivid picture in her storytelling. A fascinating book that will transport you into mythologcal storytelling.

5. Idiots guide to assertiveness, Jeff Davison, Alpha books, 336 pages.

A comprehensive book on how to be more assertive in your life. Being assertive is not aggressive but it advocates for your interests while respecting others rights. This book is not about indigenous cultures but it will help anyone who needs greater confidence and to assert themselves in a positive way to improve our communities.

6. Resonant leader, Anna Mckee, Richard Boyatzis, Frances Johnston, Harvard business review press, 151 pages.

Leadership goes beyond business or sports and the classroom. It unfortunately effects your social standing and without understanding it and putting it into practice you will suffer socially and sadly economically. Mastering leadership skills is vital if you want to connect better with others. You must actually learn the skills and apply it into your everyday life. 

7. Make the most of you, Patrick Lindsay, MJF books, 176 pages.

Inspirational motivationals to uplift you in your daily life journey. It is a gift to have something to turn to when you are feeling inspired and unsure. The book is a treasure trove of inspiration and hope.

8. The secret, Ronda Byrne, Beyond words publication, 198 pages.

This magical ride will take you from struggling to manifesting what you want in life. You will learn basic affirmations to reclaim your inner power. The power of the law of attraction states that like attracts like, what you think about something enough and it will manifest either positive or negative so it is best to reframe your thoughts to reflect what you want and work towards that. You do have to do the work to get there but you don't always need to know how your going to get there. This secret is not so much but you must read more than just this book and to practice it with belief and intention while you work through the process of manifesting. To help manifest visualize what you want, that is your blue print on what steps you need to take. You might have to keep coming back to it until you get a clear picture of exactly what you want. 

9. The strangest secret, Earl Nightingale, Publisher unknown, 89 pages.

This classic book was self help before it was popularized. Of course the study of how to live a happy life have been studied for thousands of years. Universal laws where created by great philosophers who studied human behavior. This built the groundwork for future studies in holistic health, manifesting and the law of attraction. Book includes a CD to go along with it.

10. Never cry wolf, Farley Mowat, Bantam books, 184 pages.

A tale of unexpected friendship between man and wolf. This book was the first book that really got me hooked. Wolves are not as bloodthirsty as people will lead you to think, in fact we would have no dogs if we did not have wolves. This book tells a story of kindness and consideration. 

11. Reservation blues, Sherman Alexie, Warner books, 306 pages.

A black blues man mysteriously comes through a small reservation with his guitar and gives it to Thomas builds the fire the adventure begins from small reservation bars to small town taverns.

12. Positive energy, Judith Orloff, Harmony books, 335 pages.

How to generate and maintain positive energy in these stressful times. How to set positive boundaries and say no to things that don't uplift you. Identity negative energies and strategies on how to deal with them. Develope intuition become open to creativity. The book is a deep dive into transformation.

13. Public speaking, Ed Wohlmut, Running press, 149 pages.

Yes that dreaded speech you had to make, the time you where asked to speak to your co workers or at a town hall, this book gives you ideas and skills to reduce your nervous feelings before speaking, ways not to have a bad speech and give the audience what they want to hear. 

14. Sacred network, Chris H. Hardy, Inner traditions publishing, 367 pages.

Laylines, monoliths, sacred sites and the mysterious energy they transmit. These areas been used for generations for vision quests, healing and ceremony. As modern people we lack understanding of the mysteries of these sacred sites and in order for us to better understand it we must study it closely and with an open mind and heart.