The following are books previously reviewed in the Messenger.

What? Another new book by Deepak Chopra? Absolutely true and a timely one at that. Chopra’s latest is entitled Peace is the Way and in this book the author brings the idea of peace into focus as the gentle power over conflict, hatred and despair. He invites us all to bring the vision of peace to the forefront of our individual and collective consciousness, that point where our thoughts will manifest into reality. He asks us to "stop reacting out of fear, to change your allegiance from violence to peace." We are called to bring an end to the idea of war itself as a way of settling differences and seek means to contribute to peace. A perfect read anytime, especially during The Season for Nonviolence from February to April.

A Heart Full of Peace, Life Affirming Prayers is co-authored by Rev. Pat Barker, who co-ministered the Center for almost 30 years until retiring, Lin Heald, a truth student and former Center Business Director, and Nancy Whitton, who is a member, a Licensed Unity Teacher and a Unity Chaplain. The book is filled with prayers for every situation, event or circumstance and should be in everyone’s home. There are prayers for health, for family and friends, for daily living, for feelings and emotions and wonderful prayers to be used for ourselves as a personal communion with God. The prayers are so universal in their content that anyone you know, no matter what their belief system might be, will be blessed by this book. It is spiral-bound to lie flat on your nightstand or coffee table.

Bestselling author Caroline Myss has a new release called Invisible Acts of Power: Personal Choices that Create Miracles.  Her own experience with two small acts of kindness inspired her to muse, "What really takes place when you respond to someone in need?" She found that no matter how small the act may seem to be, the energy that is channeled through that action is the high-voltage current of grace. In this book, Myss explores the seven stages of the practice of compassion and generosity and shows that the choice to do good, to act in the service of others, is as essential to our physical and emotional health as it is to our intuitive development. In fact, she reveals, generosity is a biological and a spiritual necessity. The book includes many first-hand, personal stories from more than twelve hundred letters sent to her Web site. These simple, but profound ways that people connect to create small miracles, gain a greater sense of spirituality, and transform their own - and others' - lives in an instant will inspire you to your own invisible acts of power... and attract them to you. Don't miss this one, it is a treasure!

A new book by Esther and Jerry Hicks titled Ask and It Is Given contains 22 different powerful processes for each of us to attain our goals. It is a book that presents the teaching of the entity Abraham and will help you learn how to manifest your desires so that you are truly living the joyous and fulfilling life that you deserve.

All aspects of life are addressed including; relationships, health issues, finances, career concerns and more. The authors tell us that it is our birthright to live a life filled with everything that is good—and this book will show you how to make it so in every way.

And there is a new book entitled The Book of Secrets - Unlocking the Hidden Dimensions of your Life by Deepak Chopra. This prolific author offers us another guide to effective living. Author Ken Wilber states, “Want the secrets of life? Let me recommend that you start right here.”

Not a book of esoteric knowledge, it is a book of hints, reminders, stabs of insight and imagination—whatever it takes to help us turn the key to life. Deepak Chopra tells us that every life is a book of secrets, ready to be opened. And then he assures us that it is here we find the secret of perfect love, healing, compassion, faith and the most elusive secret of all: who we really are.

Dr. Bernie Siegel writes with humorous, down-to-earth wisdom that has improved the lives of countless readers. In 365 Prescriptions for the Soul, he treats us to his most user-friendly work of all: daily doses of inspiration and humor that gently and joyfully help us live more peaceful, loving, and fulfilling lives.