Books

Lolita, by Vladimir Nabokov

It has been included in many lists of best books, such as Time's List of the 100 Best Novels, Le Monde's 100 Books of the Century, Bokklubben World Library, Modern Library's 100 Best Novels, and The Big Read -- wikipedia (priority request)

The Doors of Perception, by Aldous Huxley

it elaborates on his psychedelic experience under the influence of mescaline in May 1953. Huxley recalls the insights he experienced, ranging from the "purely aesthetic" to "sacramental vision", and reflects on their philosophical and psychological implications -- wikipedia

The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam Explained

Request: Paramhansa Yogananda, author of the Autobiography of a Yogi, explained the mystery behind Omar's famous poem as a deep allegory of the soul's romance with God.

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion

You’ll learn the six universal principles of influence and how to use them to become a skilled persuader—and, just as importantly, how to defend yourself against dishonest influence attempts -- amazon

Doctor of Truth: The Life of David R. Hawkins

by Scott Jeffrey, an authorized biographer with access to all of Doc's materials. In the process of writing, Jeffrey evidently became disillusioned about the reality of Hawkins' enlightenment, and, seeing only a man, produced a faithless work he was asked not to publish.

Intimacy with God, by Thomas Keating

Introduction to the method of Centering Prayer, this guide explains its origins, theological basis, and psychology by drawing on the writings of important Catholic figures, such as St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross, and significant texts, such as The Cloud of Unknowing -- thriftbooks.com

Kundalini Yoga for the West, by Swami Sivananda Radha

Providing practical exercises, questions and meditations, Kundalini Yoga for the West guides the reader through the chakras, exploring each level of consciousness in detail -- goodreads

Humility Of Heart, by Fr. Cajetan Mary da Bergamo

request: Catholic classic on humility

The Ego-Less Self, by Cardwell C. Nuckols

Request: This is the author's description of his journey to enlightenment and is where I first learned of Dr Hawkins and ACIM.

Manhood: The Masculine Virtues America Needs, by Josh Hawley

Request: Nationally best-selling author (The Tyranny of Big Tech), constitutional lawyer, and U.S. senator for the state of Missouri argues that the character of men and the male virtue that goes along with it is a necessary ingredient to a functioning society and a healthy, free republic.

Love and Responsibility, by Karol Wojtyla

apologetic work of Catholic tradition regarding family life and sexual morality from Pope John Paul II.

The Surrendered Wife, by Laura Doyle

"When I stopped trying to control the way John did everything and started trusting him implicitly," she confides, "I began to have the marriage I've always dreamed of."

Brainfluence, by Roger Dooley

100 Ways to Persuade and Convince Consumers with Neuromarketing

Time Bender, by Tijn Touber

Request: It's a book that is claimed to be spiritually significant and eye-opening. It's about a man who came from the stars to save the world. I wonder if there are some integrous parts in this book or whether it's just nonsense.

This Book is Gay, by Juno Dawson

Published in 2014, it is a "manual to all areas of life as an LGBT person." The American Library Association named it the tenth-most banned book of 2022 --Wikipedia. (The book is banned in some grade school libraries but is otherwise available).