Recovery Library

In “A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose,” spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle offers a transformative guide to personal and collective spiritual awakening. The book is a sequel to his groundbreaking work, “The Power of Now,” and it delves deeper into the concepts of the ego and the “pain-body”—the accumulation of past emotional pain that...

In “Against the Stream,” Noah Levine, a Buddhist teacher and author with a deeply personal story of addiction and recovery, presents a powerful manual for modern-day spiritual revolutionaries. The book’s title encapsulates its core message: that the path to freedom and inner peace often involves going against the current of societal norms and personal habits....

“Be Here Now” by Ram Dass is a seminal work of spiritual literature that has influenced generations of seekers since its publication. The book is not a linear narrative but a multi-part, visually rich journey that combines autobiography, Eastern philosophy, and practical advice. It chronicles the author’s own spiritual quest, from his early days as...

In “Chasing the Scream,” journalist Johann Hari embarks on a global investigation into the history and consequences of the War on Drugs. Through a series of gripping personal stories and historical accounts, Hari challenges the core assumptions that have underpinned drug policy for over a century. He argues that the traditional approach of criminalizing drug...

In “Healing the Addicted Brain,” physician and addiction specialist Harold C. Urschel, III, MD, presents a practical and hopeful framework for recovery rooted entirely in modern neuroscience. The book’s core message is that addiction is a chronic, relapsing brain disease, and that effective, lasting recovery must be treated as a medical condition requiring a comprehensive,...

“Hooked!: Buddhist Writings on Greed, Desire, and the Urge to Consume,” edited by Stephanie Kaza, is a powerful anthology that explores the modern phenomenon of addiction through the lens of ancient Buddhist wisdom. The book’s core argument is that the fundamental principles of Buddhism—particularly the teachings on desire, greed, and attachment—provide a direct and clear...

In “If the Buddha Dated,” psychologist and Buddhist teacher Charlotte Kasl, Ph.D., offers a wise and compassionate handbook for navigating the complexities of the modern dating world. Building on her work in “If the Buddha Married,” Kasl provides a clear path for finding a healthy, mindful, and enduring relationship. The book is based on the...

In “Love Your Enemies,” meditation teachers Sharon Salzberg and Robert Thurman offer a profound and practical guide to transforming one of the most destructive human emotions: anger. Drawing on ancient Buddhist wisdom and modern psychological insights, the authors argue that anger is not an external force that strikes us, but a habit of the mind...

“Loving What Is” by Byron Katie is a transformative guide centered on a revolutionary process of self-inquiry known simply as The Work. Katie’s core message is that all human suffering originates not from external reality, but from our unquestioned, stressful, and resistant thoughts about reality. The book introduces a simple yet profound method for finding...

In “Man’s Search for Meaning,” psychiatrist Viktor E. Frankl offers a profound and timeless exploration of human suffering and the search for purpose. The book is divided into two powerful parts. The first is a raw and moving memoir of Frankl’s experiences as a prisoner in four different Nazi concentration camps, including Auschwitz. He recounts...

This “Mental Health Workbook” by Edward Scott is a powerful, comprehensive self-help tool designed to equip readers with practical, evidence-based skills for deep cognitive and emotional restructuring. Functioning as a 4-in-1 resource, the central philosophy of this bundle is that psychological well-being can be achieved by deliberately harnessing neuroscience and Cognitive Behavioral ...More

In “Mindful Compassion,” world-renowned psychologist and originator of Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Dr. Paul Gilbert, partners with Buddhist monk Choden to present a powerful, science-backed approach to emotional healing. The book’s core premise is that a fundamental shift in how we relate to ourselves—moving from self-criticism to mindful compassion—is the key to understand...More