I love books! I have many which I’ve had for years, but still haven’t read yet. One of these days I will. What happens is I hear of a book or read a review about one and buy it. Instead of reading it immediately, it sits on my shelf while I continue to add books to my collection. The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz is a book I heard about years ago. I think it was one of comedian and talk show host, Ellen DeGeneres’s favorite books. I liked author Don Miguel Ruiz’s book so much that I’ve purchased some of his other books as well such as The Mastery of Love. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements reveals the source of self limiting beliefs which is based on agreements we have made with others, our self and society. The Four Agreements are:
1. Be Impeccable with Your Word
2. Don’t Take Anything Personally
3 .Don’t Make Assumptions
4. Always Do Your Best
Number one is especially hard, but probably the most important. The chapter on not taking anything personally has been the most transforming for me. I sometimes still catch myself falling into that trap, but I’m more aware of it now. If you are interested in reading more about The Four Agreements you can click here. It’s a quick read and very practical. I will be giving away two copies. To enter the giveaway just leave me a comment on what your favorite book is. This offer is open until Wednesday, December 12. If you read my blog through email and don’t see a comment option just click on the title which takes you to my blog and the comment bar will be at the top or bottom of my post.
The Four Agreements is one of my favorite books to give as a gift! I gave this book to each of my teenage boys to read. It is a quick read and it teaches you life lessons that, I know for myself, I keep learning, again and again at different times in my life. The Last Lecture is another one of those books that you can give to someone to help learn life lessons. And yes, Dawn, does have ALOT of books! All bought through recommendations but not all read, yet, by Dawn! Love you Dawn!
You have shared the four agreements with me. I agree that the first one is the most difficult. It is so hard to choose one favorite book. I love so many, one of my favorites is My Antonia.
I’ve heard about the Four Agreements, but haven’t read it yet. I hope I win a copy! 🙂 My favorite book is generally the one I’m currently reading, but my all-time favorite has to be the night-night book, “Guess How Much I Love You”. My youngest is turning 6 this month and I still read it to her as often as she’ll let me.
I wish I had more time to read for enjoyment. Seems like the only time I have time is the summer and this past summer I spent my “free time” reading professional books. I agree with Suzy, I love a good picture book—I am quite the collector of those. I guess it’s the teacher in me.
I too love to read and can’t pick a favorite as I like so many. I’m currently reading Saving Max. This book was recommended by Anne so far it’s really good. I haven’t heard of the book you mentioned in your blog sounds like I should read it though.
Since.I have no memory it is hard to pick one….Suzannes Diary for Nicholas. I think that is what its called. Just trad kisses from katie. An amazing true story.
One of my favorite books is “Redeeming Love” by Francine Rivers. I also love “The Glass Castle”, recommended by Dawn Pasco. 🙂
I just finished The 5 Love Lnaguages and enjoyed it. I would encourage everyone to read it.
I have the Four Agreements sitting on my desk. It’s the pocket version, given to me by a friend. I will read it this week. As for a favorite book, hmmmm??? I can’t choose just one, I have a lot of favorites. But, what first popped in my mind was the ‘Harry Potter’ series…. loved them. I also have a stack of books to get thru 😉
I think my most recent favorite is The Help, although I have many other that I love including the last lecture. I will check out this book, it sounds good!!
This book looks like it’s right up my alley and possibly something good for the kids to read? I could use a little inspiration these days. I have become addicted to listening to books in my car on the way to work. Right now it’s “Gone Girl” and it’s pretty good. I have really enjoyed all3 of Lisa Genova’s books lately too.
Dawn,
Thank you so much for recommending this book. I am almost done listening to it and I can see how it can be a life changer. Shhhh…my kids are all getting it for Christmas. Oh if I would have learned and followed these lessons since high school!
I agree I should have read it a long time ago, but it may not have had the same impact. It’s one of those books you have to reread every now and then to refresh your memory.
I have this book and find myself picking it up now and again. (and no worries, you are not alone on the reading to do list is way longer than the reading done list for me too). A girl can dream right?
I made a resolution to read a book a month for 2013 and even though it is February, I am just finishing my first book of the new year by Caroline Levitt titled Pictures of You. I liked how you have your books post too. I am trying to think of a book review for my books and share/get good ideas on other books. Thanks.
~Sharon
Thanks Sharon. I will have to check out Pictures of You. I love to share my favorite book titles. I’m a word for word reader so it takes me longer to read. I wish I was a speed reader. I just feel like I’m going to miss something if I skim a book. One of my very favorite books which is a memoir is The Glass Castle. I hope to do more book reviews in the future as well.