Read a book for crying out loud

Yes, in case some of you wondered they do still print books. You remember those....paper, bindings and a place to write notes with a real pen!

I too love the web but sometimes the best way to exercise the brain is to unplug and pick up a book...sounds lame right?! I think the real challenge is to pick up the right book.

So in order to help some of you "exercise" I am offering a few recommended readings. Now lets be clear, we all have diverse tastes in reading material, some of you will be looking for pictures, pop-ups or some self-help crap that touts the latest fad of how to make a million in a week....none of that here!

In no particular order (well maybe a little order):

• "The Alchemist" Paulo Coelho, A great story told in a fictional sense about really finding a better purpose for life, in addition to some insights in how to really listen to what the world is telling us. This book is great if you are ready to "hear" it. Those of you that are ready for it will know what I mean.
  
• "11 Minutes" Paulo Coelho, An interesting look at our sexuality, how that relates to who we are, what we do and what we are willing to give up to get it. I love how raw the book shows how close we are tied to our own sexuality.
  
• "3 Cups of Tea" Greg Mortenson & David Relin, A true story of a mountaineer's life changing experience in Pakistan and his mission to promote peace by building schools and educating girls in some of the poorest areas of the world. I'm inspired by how the actions of one person can really make change, too often I think we all forget that.
• "A Prayer for Jabez" Bruce Wilkinson, A little told guy in the Bible and the power of his prayer. Never underestimate God, period.
  
• "Wild at Heart" John Eldredge, What is it that men are really needing in life, church, love and much more....I like how Eldredge challenges all men to think differently. You have to read through to the end.

There are so many more but these 5 will get you started. They are all a bit different, however I love Coelho. This guy has to be one of the better writers I have read lately.

So go enjoy a book...a real one not a downloaded copy! If you have to you can go to Starbucks and keep your laptop open and stay connected while you read.