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12 books with a reading profile close to The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Dalai Lama XIV. Inward-looking, contemplative and clear-cut; an easy read.

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The Art of Happiness

by Dalai Lama XIV

Also inward-looking and contemplative · self help, philosophy

Based on interviews conducted by psychiatrist Howard Cutler, this book presents the Dalai Lama’s perspective on achieving inner peace through disciplined mental training.
2

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

by Richard Bach

Also inward-looking and contemplative · self help, philosophy

Jonathan Livingston Seagull is a novella centered on a bird who rejects the daily grind of scavenging for food to master the mechanics of flight.
3

What's So Amazing About Grace?

by Philip Yancey

Also inward-looking and contemplative · philosophy, inspirational

Philip Yancey examines the application of grace within the modern Christian church and secular society.
4

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

by Charlie Mackesy

Also inward-looking and contemplative · philosophy, inspirational

The narrative follows four distinct companions as they traverse a winter landscape.
5

Entering the Now (Power of Now)

by Eckhart Tolle

Also inward-looking and contemplative · self help, philosophy

Eckhart Tolle argues that human suffering stems from a compulsive identification with the analytical mind and a constant psychological drift into the past or future.
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Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul

by John Eldredge

Also inward-looking and clear-cut · self help, inspirational

John and Stasi Eldredge argue that every woman possesses three core desires ingrained in her soul: to be romanced, to play an irreplaceable role in a great adventure, and to unveil beauty.
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Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life

by Thich Nhat Hanh

Also inward-looking and contemplative · philosophy, inspirational

Thich Nhat Hanh presents mindfulness as a practical physiological and mental habit rather than a secluded religious ritual.
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The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation

by Thich Nhat Hanh

Also inward-looking and contemplative · philosophy, inspirational

Thich Nhat Hanh presents mindfulness as the practice of maintaining full awareness in the present moment, rather than a secluded ritual.
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The Ragamuffin Gospel

by Brennan Manning

Also inward-looking and clear-cut · philosophy, inspirational

Brennan Manning argues that the traditional Christian landscape is often cluttered by legalism and the exhausting pursuit of moral perfection.
10

The Alchemist

by Paulo Coelho

Also inward-looking and contemplative · philosophy, inspirational

Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd, leaves his flock to travel across the North African desert toward the Egyptian pyramids.
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Practicing the Power of Now: Essential Teachings, Meditations, and Exercises from the Power of Now

by Eckhart Tolle

Also inward-looking and contemplative · self help, philosophy

Practicing the Power of Now functions as a targeted manual for implementing the principle of present-moment awareness.
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Conversations with God: An Uncommon Dialogue, Book 1

by Neale Donald Walsch

Also inward-looking · philosophy, inspirational

Neale Donald Walsch says that in 1992, in a moment of frustration, he wrote an angry letter to God, and found himself writing an answer.

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