For anyone who knows me well, you know that I am an avid reader. Honestly, there are times when I am obsessed with it – I will carry a book or my Kindle with me, and I will find every free moment to have that book out reading. Of course, there are some books that I like more than others, and there are some that apply to the topics that I blog about. Today I will list a few books that I have read recently and would recommend to you if you are interested. These books are also listed on my Resources page.
1.Permission to Parent by Robin Berman – this is a great book that to me gets back to the basics of parenting. Parents are not here to answer to a child’s every whim and be their friend, parents are here to help (in a positive and supportive way) make sure their child(ren) become self-sufficient adults (assuming no serious disabilities). Parenting a lot of the time may mean doing some hard things, but in the end it will be worth the effort, and I appreciate that this book is out there.
2.The Nature Fix by Florence Williams – this book to me speaks to the power of nature to help heal, restore, and prevent stress and disease. Nature may not be the ultimate cure, but the information and stories presented here make for a compelling case that nature can definitely help all of us on our journey to or maintenance of health and wellness.
3.Miracle Mindset by JJ Virgin – this book includes a miraculous story and the lessons that came with it. I won’t share those lessons, but I think this is a great book for a caregiver of someone with mental illness. Although you may not describe your situation as a miracle, there are lessons in the book that I think can really apply to any difficult situation that you may be facing.
Of course, I understand that it may be hard to find the time to read or maybe you are not all that into reading. That’s fine. Perhaps you can get an audio version or at the very least go to the author’s website to possibly get an idea of the major themes. Whatever works for you is what is important. Regardless, knowledge can be helpful, and I hope these recommendations might help in some way.