Vacation time is here. For many of us, it is the time of the year to lounge around outside by the pool, the beach, or the lake. This is also the time to take those long airplane trips across the land and oceans for a holiday. Not to mention those family road trips to grandma’s house. Needless to say, these are the perfect opportunities to pick up a great book and read it. After reading a couple of books during my 33 hours of flight time I had in May, I felt I would like to recommend a few of my favorite books for your summer reading. These fabulous books have supported me in my personal growth, understanding my spiritual self and experiencing more joy in my life. I am also recommending a series of joyful and delightful books just for the fun of it.
Vicki’s Joyful Summer Reading List:
Game of Life and How to Play It by Florence Scovel Shinn
This powerful book was published in 1925. It was written by an astonishing woman, Florence Scovel Shinn, who loved to share her amazing wisdom in her many books. It is a must-have book for those are seeking an understanding of what is possible when one changes one thinking and how to change it for a happier life.
Love for No Reason by Marci Shimoff and Carol Kline
Marci has done a marvelous job in interviewing many “love luminaries” and their views on love and the ways to love. She has also married science and spirituality throughout the book. She guides you through a loving 7 step process to create a life of Unconditional Love. If you want to know the power of love, put this book on your reading list for the summer.
Ask and It Is Given by Esther and Jerry Hicks
This life-changing book is all about learning to manifest your desires. In this book, the Hicks explain the energies of emotions and how our emotions are our success indicators. Part 2 of the book has 22 processes you can choose to understand your emotional blocks and release them, so you can experience more joy and success in your lives. I recommend you get the book, choose a process that resonates with you, do it, and experience more joy this summer!
The Ultimate Truth by Lester Levenson
Lester was the founder of the Release Technique or the Sedona Method. He was such an enlightened soul. Lester reminds us- “The Ultimate Truth is Truth that is true now, has always been true, and will forever be true.” This book also shares his profound thoughts and beliefs on truth, giving, love and happiness. It is a beautiful handbook for a rich life.
The Stephanie Plum Series by Janet Evanovich
If you are into just having a good laugh with a fun mystery mixed in then, “The Stephanie Plum Series” is for you this summer. Janet Evanovich has created some really far out and hysterical characters in this series of 17 books. These books follow the life and adventures of one, Stephanie Plum, a New Jersey bounty hunter who is forever getting her car or house fire bombed by some lunatic on the run. I suggest reading the books in order, so you can experience the full personality build ups of those wacky and easy to love characters. Start with the first one - One for the Money. I am currently laughing my way through Smokin’ Seventeen. My husband has enjoyed these fun loving as much as I have.
So there you have it, my personal joyful summer reading recommendations. I believe most of these books can be downloaded or purchased from Amazon. You might have to visit the release technique site for Lester’s book.
I recommend you turn off the TV reruns and Reality Shows this summer and dive into a good book. Feed your soul and reap the benefits of doing so. Joy! Joy! Joy!
Remember, there is no true success without joy.