INITIATION: A Woman's Spiritual Journey to the Heart of the Andes

Elizabeth Jenkins (Putnam, 1997, $22.95)

American psychotherapist encounters mystical forces in the Peruvian Andes. A true-life adventure that brings to light the ancient Andean prophecies about these millennium times.

THE INTUITIVE WAY: A Guide to Living From Inner Wisdom

Penney Peirce ( Beyond Words Publishing, 1997, $16.95)

Internationally known clairvoyant and trainer, Peirce shares her secrets. The book is a very engaging and practical guide to increasing your intuition and gaining more clarity for all life decisions. A must read for anyone who thinks they aren't "intuitive."

THE INTUITION WORKOUT: A Practical Guide to Discovering and Developing Your Inner Knowing

Nancy Rosanoff (Aslan Publishing, 1998)

Corporate trainer, author, and international speaker, Rosanoff shows you exactly how to deepen your inner knowing. Read this one again and again.

CHILDREN'S PAST LIVES: How Past Live Memories Affect Your Child Carol Bowman

(Bantam Books, ($6.50)

Terrific case histories give empirical evidence of reincarnation and the vast healing power of acknowledging a past-life unresolved trauma. Essential for parents.

PRINCE CHARMING ISN'T COMING: How Women Get Smart About Money

Barbara Stanny (Viking, 1997, $23.95)

Give this to your daughters, and read it yourself. Inspirational and practical this book outlines how to take charge of your money and build the prosperity you want. It's not that hard!

FENG SHUI: HARMONY BY DESIGN

Nancy SantoPietro (The Berkley Publishing Group, 1996 $15.00)

SantoPietro is one of the few females in the United States who have been trained and authorized to practice transcendental cures and blessing ceremonies to bring spiritual and emotional healing into home and workplaces. Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese art of spatial analysis and design. She is also the founder of Feng Shui Across America--a non-profit, volunteer organization that uses Feng Shui in hospitals and residential facility to aid healing.

THE PROPHET'S WAY: Touching the Power of Life

Thom Hartmann (Mythical Books, 1997, $19.25)

Joseph Chilton Pearce says, "This is the most important book I have ever read--a deeply disturbing surprise. Terrifyingly topical, strangely transcendental and timeless; profound, engaging, delightful, informative; dreadful, desolating, devastating, threatening, unhinging, and irritating--I would I could evade its awful truth. Now I can do no less than give my remaining years to its message." I agree. Read it.

THE LAST HOURS OF ANCIENT SUNLIGHT

Thom Hartmann (Mythical Books, 1998, $12.95)

A brilliant overview of the years to come and how we are to respond. I can't recommend it highly enough.

NOTES On the Making of Apocalypse Now

Eleanor Coppola ( Limelight Editions, 1995 $17.95)

A first-hand dramatic account from the journal of the wife of Francis Coppola. Eleanor's own creative journey is highlighted in my interview with her in The Purpose of Your Life.

BIRD BY BIRD Some Instructions on Writing and Life

Anne Lamott (Doubleday, 1994, $12.95)

This is an hilarious and deeply moving book that you don't want to ever finish! It's so good. Annie and I shared a house for a year in Northern California when we were both struggling to carve out our careers!

GROWING SEASON A Healing Journey into the Heart of Nature

Arlene Bernstein (Wildcat Canyon Press, 1995, $11.95)

A gentle, wise and lovely book that celebrates the healing power of gardening and reflection. Arlene is also a gifted therapist and photographer.