Wisdom for Wannabes (W4W) Book Club
The Wisdom for Wannabes Book Club includes all written words in the areas of business, beauty, and betterment, recommended by our inspiring podcast guests. These are our recommendations, but this list is still growing, and there are so many amazing books to there! Click on the book cover below to find the title info and or purpose on Amazon.
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📈 BUSINESS BOOKS
Find deeper meaning and understanding in the world of business, especially in the areas of entrepreneurship, leadership, and career growth.
Blue Ocean Strategy. January 20, 2015. By W. Chan Kim (Author),
Renée Mauborgne (Author). Recommended by Marc Wharton. |
Think and Grow Rich (Updated for the 21st Century). December 15, 2007.
By Napoleon Hill (Author). Recommended by Gary Fails. |
The Power of Positive Thinking. March 12, 2003. By Dr. Norman Vincent Peale (Author).
Recommended by Gary Fails. |
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The Art & Science of Respect: A Memoir by James Prince. By Prince (Author).
Recommended by William S. Parrish, Jr. |
Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It. By Chris Voss (Author), Tahl Raz (Author).
Recommended by Anuk Fernando. |
Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World. April 4, 2017. By Admiral William H. McRaven (Author).
Recommended by Alice Wright. |
Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds. Published December 10, 2018. By David Goggins (Author).
Recommended by Kevin Pribil. |
Games Criminals Play: How You Can Profit by Knowing Them. January 1, 2002. By Bud Allen, Diana Bosta (Authors).
Recommended by Peter Janiec. |
My Trajectory. By Alessandro Benetton. In English exclusively by Hudson Booksellers.
Recommended by Daniele DeMarch. |
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones. October 2018. By James Clear.
Recommended by Sasha Monaco. |
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike. Published April 26, 2016. By Phil Knight (Author).
Recommended by Frankie Ruiz. |
🎨 BEAUTY (ART) BOOKS
Get inspired through literature that sparks creativity. It all starts with the intention to turn the creative flow on.
The Creative Act: A Way of Being. January 17, 2023. By Rick Rubin (Author).
Recommended by Jackie Morreale. |
Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Novels and Stories. December 1, 1986. By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Author).
Recommended by Steven Joseph Gonsalves. |
Blue Highways: A Journey into America. October 19, 1999. By William Least Heat Moon (Author).
Recommended by Scott Vogel. |
On the Road: The Original Scroll. August 26, 2008. By Jack Kerouac (Author).
Recommended by Scott Vogel. |
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft. June 2, 2020. Stephen King (Author).
Recommended by Jackie Morreale. |
It. Published May 12, 2011. By Stephen King.
Recommended by Vincent Vilardi. Recommended by Charlie Rao. |
The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life. April 22, 2025. By Suleika Jaouad (Author).
Recommended by Keith Cotugno. |
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Harry Potter: The Complete Collection (1-7). By J.K. Rowling (Author).
Recommended by Matthias Schwab. |
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The Alchemist. Novelty Book. Published July 1, 2015. By Paulo Coelho (Author).
Recommended by DJ Prashant. Recommended by Raquel Baez. |
Apples Never Fall. September 14, 2021. By Liane Moriarty (Author).
Recommended by Alice Wright. |
A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius. By Dave Eggers.
Recommended by Keith Gamache. |
Forever Amber (Rediscovered Classics). By Kathleen Winsor (Author).
Recommended by Tanya Fraser. |
The Catcher in the Rye. January 30, 2001. By J. D. Salinger (Author).
Recommended by Dr. Kim O'Brien. |
Indian Killer. July 1, 2008. By Sherman Alexie (Author).
Recommended by Dr. Jonathan Jenkins. |
Austria Bird Checklist. November 21, 2022. By BirdLover (Author).
Recommended by Johannes Schwab. |
The Count of Monte Cristo (Penguin Classics). Re-published May 2003. By Alexandre Dumas (Author), Robin Buss (Translator, Introduction, Editor).
Recommended by Dr. Amy Todey! |
🌿 BETTERMENT (WELLNESS) BOOKS
Feel good, inside and out! Discover inspiring books recommended by our inspired podcast guests, related to overall wellness and betterment in your life.
The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World. September 20,2016. By Dalai Lama (Author), Desmond Tutu (Author), Douglas Carlton Abrams (Author).
Recommended by Dr. Roy McGriff. |
The Art of Happiness, 10th Anniversary Edition: A Handbook for Living. October 1, 2009. By Dalai Lama (Author).
Recommended by Dr. Roy McGriff. |
The Voice of the Silence: Chosen Fragments from the "Book of the Golden Precepts." By Helena Petrovna Blavatsky (Author).
Recommended by Melissa Andrade Costa. |
On The Shortness Of Life. By Lucius Annaeus Seneca (Author), Aubrey Stewart (Translator).
Recommended by Melissa Andrade Costa. |
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The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself. October 3, 2007. By Michael A. Singer (Author).
Recommended by Laura Hoffman. |
Don't Believe Everything You Think. March 28, 2022.By Joseph Nguyen (Author).
Recommended by Jackie Morreale. |
Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison. By Shaka Senghor (Author). Recommended by William S. Parrish, Jr.
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Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road. June 1, 2002. By Neil Peart (Author).
Recommended by Mark Augustyn. |
Worthy: How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your Life. February 20, 2024. By Jamie Kern Lima (Author).
Recommended by Dianne Marie Nigh. |
Discover the Hidden You: The Secret to Living the Good Life. April 20, 2021. By Dr. Myles Munroe (Author).
Recommended by Euell Barnett. |
Struggle Well: Thriving in the Aftermath of Trauma. March 28, 2018. Ken Falke, Josh Goldberg (Authors).
Recommended by Claudio Navas. |
The Last Day of My Life. January 1, 2010. By Jim Moret (Author).
Recommended by Arielle Barreto. |
Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms. November 9, 2021. By Justin Whitmel Earley (Author).
Recommended by Patch Crowe. |
Man's Search for Meaning. May 2, 2006. By Viktor E. Frankl.
Recommended by Dr. Lee Baucom. |
Positive Discipline: The Classic Guide to Helping Children Develop Self-Discipline, Responsibility, Cooperation, and Problem-Solving Skills. May 2006. By Jane Nelsen Ed.D. Recommended by Dr. Amy Todey!
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Books Written By Our Guests
Many Wisdom for Wannabes interview guests are talented published authors! Let's celebrate their work and continue learning about them through their wise written words.
Sacred Alignment: A Journey Through the Chakras to Heal, Align, and Awaken Your Purpose.
Written by Laura Hoffman. |
Sizing in Clothing (Woodhead Publishing Series Textiles).
Written by Susan Ashdown, PhD. |
Draping for Apparel Design, 4th Edition.
Co-authored by Susan Ashdown, PhD. |
Making Bold Moves: Creating Multi-Million Dollar Success in 500 Days or Less.
Written by William S. Parrish, Jr. |
Mentality Wins: The Athlete's Playbook for Thriving in Sport and Life Paperback.
Written by Dr. Jonathan Jenkins and Dr. Kimberly O'Brien. |
Mimi and Moto's Magical Meteors: First Gear.
Written by Nancy Gerloff and Mark Augustyn. |
How To Save Your Marriage In 3 Simple Steps: Even If Only YOU Want To! October 1, 2013.
Written by Dr. Lee Baucom. |
Enrico G. March 20, 2026.
Written by Angela Page Conti. |
Spike and the Holiday Parade.
Written by R.G. Taylor. |
Tap, Tap, Tap!: A Child's Guide to Navigating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. May 2022.
Written by Sasha Monaco. |
STEAM Team/WATER Workbook. August 2024. Contributions by Dr. Martin Heesacker and Dr. Brian P Higley.
Written by Sasha Monaco. |
The Happiness Formula : Color Yourself Happy. July 2025.
Written by Sasha Monaco. |
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Military Families: 101 Stories about the Force Behind the Forces. By Amy Newmark (Author), Miranda Hope (Foreword). Includes a story by Erica Kyle.
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Cycle Psyched: Pro Wisdom and the Mental Training to Excel. By Saul L. Miller (Author), Peggy Maass Labiuk (Author). November 2023.
Written by Peggy Maass Labiuk and Dr. Saul L. Miller. |
Books Written By Our Host, Jackie Morreale
Yin-Yang the Brave: A Puppy's Tale of Finding Home. May 2026. By Jackie Morreale.
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Princess Tessa & Luc the Duke: A Treasury of Four Royal Tales. January 2026.
By Jackie Morreale (Author, Illustrator), Natalia Morreale (Illustrator). |
Princess Tessa & Luc the Duke: The Furry Christmas Miracle.
January 2026. By Jackie Morreale (Author, Illustrator), Natalia Morreale (Illustrator). |
Princess Tessa & Luc the Duke: Trick or Tiara Halloween Surprise. November 2025. By Jackie Morreale.
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Princess Tessa & The New Look: A Tale of First Glasses, First Grade, and Friendship. October 2025.
By Jackie Morreale. |
Princess Tessa Meets Luc the Duke: A Tale of Sisterly Love for a New Baby Brother. August 2025.
By Jackie Morreale. |
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