I get lots of emails asking about what books I can recommend... so I decided to create a blog entry which I can add to over time. These are the books currently on my shelf. I consider it my core library of essentials for an evolutionary life... I welcome responses to this blog with suggestions for additional materials!
For me, books are initiations. They are conscious beings who transmit specific frequencies of awakening. I have a small bookshelf and only allow myself to have as many books as I can fit on it. If there are more, that means it is time to share some with friends. Hope you find some gems here!
xoxo
Abundance
Creating Money by Sanaya Roman
Money and the Law of Attraction by Esther and Jerry Hicks
The Little Money Bible by Stuart Wilde
Angels
Arch-Angels and Goddesses by Doreen Virtue
The Journey Home by Kryon
Messages From Your Angels by Doreen Virtue
Healing with the Fairies by Doreen Virtue
Goddesses and Angels by Doreen Virue
A Harmony of Angels by Angela McGerr
Animal Spirits
Animal Speak by Ted Andrews
Medicine Cards by Sams and Carson
Ascension
The Ascension Companion by Karen Bishop
The Ascension Primer by Karen Bishop
Staying in Alignment by Karen Bishop
Remembering Your Soul Purpose: A Part of Ascension by Karen Bishop
Auras
Change Your Aura, Change Your Life by Moraitis
The Healing Power of Your Aura by Moraitis
Christ Consciousness
A Course in Miracles
Love Without End: Jesus Speaks by Glenda Green
Chakras
Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith
Chakras and Their Archetypes by Wauters
The Book of Chakras by Wauters
Creativity
Make Your Creative Dreams Real by SARK
Divine Feminine
Lineage of the Codes of Light by Jessie Ayani ******
The Path of the Priestess by Sharron Rose
Anna, Grandmother of Jesus by Claire Heartsong
Mary Magdalene: A Mystical Journey by Nada
Egyptian Sacred Mysteries
Temples of Light by Danielle Rama Hoffman
The Art of Annointing by Allison Stillman
Gemstones
The Book of Stones by Simmons and Ahsian
Crystal Personalities by Troyer
Health
Healthy Healing by Dr. Linda Rector Page
Intimacy and Evolutionary Relationships
Conscious Loving by Gay Hendricks
Dear Lover by David Deida
Intimate Communion by David Deida
Finding God through Sex by David Deida
The Vortex by Esther and Jerry Hicks
The Astonishing Power of Emotions by Esther and Jerry Hicks
Inspiration
A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
Spiritual Liberation by Michael Bernard Beckwith
Intuition
Trust Your Vibes by Sonia Choquette
Trust Your Vibes at Work by Sonia Choquette
Law of Attraction and the Art of Deliberate Creation
Ask and It is Given, By Esther and Jerry Hicks
The Art of Deliberate Creation By Esther and Jerry Hicks
Life-Changing Motivational/Self-Help
Awakening the Giant Within by Tony Robbins
Loving What Is by Byron Katie
Lightbeings
Living with Joy by Sanaya Roman
Personal Power Through Awareness by Sanaya Roman
Ask Your Guides by Sonia Choquette
Akashic Records by Lumari
Past Lives and Multidimensional Living
The Oversoul 7 Trilogy by Jane Roberts
Soul Lessons, Soul Purpose by Sonia Choquette
Lessons from the Light by Kenneth Ring
Self-Nurturing
Take Time For Your Life by Cheryl Richardson
Clear Your Clutter With Feng Shui by Karen Kingston
Life Makeovers by Cheryl Richardson
The Art of Extreme Self-Nurturing by Cheryl Richardson
Sacred Geometry
Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life by Drunvalo
YAY! Thanks for this...I've been waiting for it...
I've enjoyed many of the same, and also recommend: the Tao Te Ching translated by Steven Mitchell as well as the definitive edition translated by Jonathan Starr, Divine Magic by Doreen Virtue (plus any/all Doreen Virtue oracle cards ~ I made my own custom deck from my faves out of six different decks), and The Way of the Wizard by Deepak Chopra. Thanks again, and I look forward to any additions. Peace & Love to you & all.
Posted by: Sarah H. | June 25, 2010 at 07:22 PM
I forgot to mention The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran and Hooping: A Revolutionary Fitness Program by YOU (Christabel Zamor)! I know we're talking books here, but your HoopGirl DVD's are totally transformative & inspiring too! (I have all 3 so far, and even if all I ever did was play along with your Osho warm-up in Hoopdance Evolution...WOW! SO powerfully uplifting and new every time...loving your words.)
I'd also like to throw in my yoga recommendations -- my list on my blog is evolving too:
http://sarahhundley.com/2009/11/04/my-favorite-yoga-things.aspx
Posted by: Sarah H. | June 26, 2010 at 09:11 AM
Of course food is highly transformative, and on that note I am truly enjoying these books: The Art of Raw Living Food by Doreen Virtue & Jenny Ross, The Kind Diet by Alicia Silverstone, The Soup Peddler's Slow & Difficult Soups by David Ansel, The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet by Nava Atlas, Great American Smoothies by Gabriel Constans, and Super Smoothies by by Sara Corpening Whiteford, Mary Corpening Barber, and E.J. Armstrong.
Books of all kinds can and do transform us, and three that pop up in my mind often are The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck, Into The Wild by Jon Krakauer, and Neither Wolf Nor Dog by Kent Nerburn.
Posted by: Sarah H. | June 28, 2010 at 08:56 AM
I have also read and loved the books by Doreen Virtue - as well as ones by the Hicks and Sonia Choquette. Books like these sent me on a whole new direction in life and I am so grateful to all the authors who generously share their wisdom (including Christabel with her blog!).
Michael Tamura's "You Are the Answer" really helped me recently and I keep it by my bed so that I can refer to it when needed.
Posted by: Janet | July 03, 2010 at 06:27 PM
Hi Christabel,
Thank you for the excellent recommendations and all of the advice in your site! I always read your blog updates and find them so inspiring and beautiful, your positivity is remarkable.
I wanted to ask, do you have any advice for people who are just starting out their own wellness business? I recently became certified in teaching Hatha Yoga and am getting my first classes rolling. Could you give me (us - lightbliss fans!) some advice/anecdotes on how to begin your own business? What were your experiences when you first started out? How did you attract students? How do you stay positive when financially the abundance is not there yet?
I'm not necessarily asking for you business advice (although I'd love to hear it!), but basically some guidance, motivation, helpful hints and maybe a story of how you got from where you started to where you are today. I'd love to read the HoopGirl autobiography ;)
You are such an inspiration, Christabel, thanks for sharing!
Rita
Posted by: Rita | July 15, 2010 at 06:26 AM
Great list!
Posted by: Leslie | August 17, 2010 at 10:59 PM
Just wanted to update my like to my favorite yoga goodies (in case anyone gives a hoot)...
http://sarahhundley.blogspot.com/2009/11/my-favorite-yoga-things.html
Thanks again, Christabel!
Posted by: Sarah H. | October 20, 2010 at 08:34 AM