The Study of the Mind: A Psychological Book Club discussion

Batter- was selected to be the the first group member for the member choice read. They have made some wonderful selections, the poll is up and will be up until the 26th. Here is a little brief that Batter put together that may help put you decide on your choice!

1. Letters to a Young Therapist
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55...
***Well-written, full of heart and soul, and outstanding advice from a seasoned therapist.

2. The Myth of Sanity
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57...
***Gives a vivid picture of what trauma looks like and how the idea of "insanity" is skewed.

3. The Secret Strength of Depression, 4th Ed.
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...
***A must-read for anyone who has ever or plans ever to deal with depression, directly or indirectly

4. Psychology of the Future: Lessons from Modern Consciousness Research
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19...
***From one of the pioneers of transpersonal psychology, this book summarizes much of Grof's 30+ years of work as a psychiatrist as well as one who has dived deep into the world's many transformative spiritual traditions

5. Nurtureshock: New Thinking About Children
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/64...
***A must-read for parents or anyone who works with children

6. Lessons from the Dying
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42...
***From Buddhist monk to clinical psychologist to hospice worker, Rodney Smith shows us so much of what it means to die, and what can be learned from those at the end of life

7. Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15...
***A must-read for modern times