"20 Minute Kabbalah" by Wayne Dosick and Ellen Kaufman Dosick

 

This is a wonderful book to help every person get more in touch with G-d.  After a quick introduction to kabbalah, the book jumps right into the characteristics of G-d and twenty minute meditations.  The meditations are in both Hebrew and English.  There is even a CD included full of songs and chants to help readers get into the meditative mood.  There is also a list of questions in the book related to each of G-d's traits.  This is perfect for contemplative time, journal prompts, or even a book club.  My favorite part of this book is that it encourages everyone to connect to G-d.  People like Moses were special, sure, but they weren't divine.  If G-d can speak to Moses, He can speak to you too!

"The Rules" by Ellen Fein and Sherrie Schneider

 

Lauded as one of the best old school guidebooks for women, this book does not disappoint.  While some of its advice can appear outdated and conservative, there is a commonsense undercurrent that few can argue with.  The authors encourage women to be their best selves both physically and mentally.  They also discourage women from approaching men, opting instead for them to be mysterious and aloofly available.  With modern feminist ladies and career women, many have a "go get them" mentality that is truly counterproductive.  The authors attest that if a man is not approaching a woman, he is simply not interested.  While it can be difficult to not approach a man a woman is interested in, these rules claim to lead to marriage.  Wait for a man to approach you and be a little hard to get.  Don't chase men, don't ask men out, don't be at the beck and call of men, and live your life.  Allow men to delight in the thrill of the chase and you'll find yourself pleasantly surprised with romantic attention and (hopefully) a diamond ring.