Feelings - Joy

The Menstuff® library lists pertinent books concerning various feelings including anger,assertiveness, depression, fear, forgiveness, general, grief, joy, loneliness and shame, which are listed separately. See also books on feelings-general, anger, assertiveness, depression, fear, forgiveness, grief, lonliness, shame and Issues. Updated 4/30/01.

• Ackerman, Diane, Natural History of the Senses. In this course of this grand tour of the realm of the senses, the author writes about the evolution of the kiss, the sadistic cuisine of eighteenth-century England, the chemistry of pain, and the melodies of the plant Earth with an evocativeness and charm that make the book itself a marvel of literate sensuality. Vintage, 1991 ISBN 0-679-73566-6 Buy this book!
• Brebner, Ann, Setting Free the Actor: Overcoming creative blocks, Mercury House, 1990
• Carter-Scott, Negaholics: How to overcome negavitity & turn your life around, Fawcett Crest, 1989
• Downton, Jr., James, Why am I so DAMN Unhappy? And what to do about it. This book is written by a fictional character named "Dr. Bob." He's a former stand-up comedian who became a happiness coach. Using humor and honesty, Dr. Bob wakes people up to what's making them unhappy and shows them what to do about it. This book is set off from other self-help books about happiness by the nature of the issues it covers, its story approach, dialogue format, and humor. It also has a lively sense of imagination as famous peoople show up to teach. These guest coaches add an element of surprise to keep the book interesting. Robert D. Reed Publishers, www.rdrpublishers.com, 2008, ISBN 1-934759-02-8
• Gillett, Richard, Change Your Mind, Change Your World: A practical guide to turning limiting beliefs into positive realities, Simon & Schuster, 1992
• Hay, Louise, Powr is Within You, Hay House, 1991
• Johnson, Robert, Ecstasy: Understanding the psychology of joy, Harper & Row, 1987
• Kaufman, Barry Neil, Happiness is a Choice, Fawcett Clumbine, 1991
• Null, Gary, Change Your Life Now: Get out of your head, get into your life, Health Communications, 1993
• Pearsall, Paul, Super Joy: Learning to celebrate everyday life, Doubleday, 1988
• Ray, Sondra, Pure Joy, Celestial Arts, 1988
• Roger, John, You Can't Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thought: A book for people with any life-threatening illness-including life, Prelude, 1991
• Roman, Sanaya, Living with Joy: Keys to personal power & spiritual transformation, H.J. Kramer, 1986
• Ryan, M. J., Attitudes of Gratitude: How to give and receive joy every day of your life. The author teaches us how to unlock the fullness of our hearts and lives through the expressoin of gratitude. "Gratitude helps us to return to our natural state of joyfulness," she writes, "where we notice what's right instead of what's wrong. It makes us feel complete, that we have everything we need, at least in this moment. Her exceptional perspective illustrates how the practice of gratitude empowers, heals, inspires and fosters heartfelt well-being. Conari Press www.conari.com or conari@conari.com ISBN 1-57324-511-9 Buy this book!
• Viscott, David, Emotionally Free: Letting go of the past to live in the moment, Contemporary, 1992
• Wendorf, Roger, Moment by Moment Happiness: Your guide to a clear mind, optimum energy, a deep sense of inner well-being, Heave on Earth, 1995

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Joy seems to me a step beyond happiness-happiness is a sort of atmosphere you can live in sometimes when you're lucky. Joy is a light that fills you with hope and faith and love. - Adela Rogers St. Johns

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