Books Ellen Reads

A combination of gorgeous photos and wonderfully written essays, Lewis Blackwell takes a look at something we all see but rarely look at -- the tree. Take a look at this book and you'll never see a tree the same way again.

Jonathan Safran Foer reflects on his past dietary decisions and investigates the fictions we use to justify our eating habits. He combines philosophy, literature, science, memoir and detective work to create a compelling book.

After Jonathan Safran Foer's appearance on the show this week, he sent me a sweet thank-you note, and this link. If you found him as compelling as I do, please check it out. Thanks.

A leader in the field of mind-body medicine, Deepak Chopra uses his new book to explore the body's capacity for change and renewal. He guides you beyond your current understanding of the physical body and teaches you the ability to transform your life by embracing the connection of body and soul. Through this, you will be able to move past your daily obstacles for a more fulfilling life.

Eckhart Tolle presents you with an honest look at the state of humanity today, but more importantly shows you the unique opportunity we have to create a more loving world.

Learn how to live a more compassionate life and turn your bad habits into good ones. Pema Chodron understands the faults we as humans have, and helps you embrace them to turn your life into a better one.

This is a book that will change the way you look at life. After researching and meditating on the 81 verses of the Tao Te Ching, Dr. Wayne Dyer wrote 81 essays to present the Tao as he thinks you should know them.

Our life is dictated by the agreements we make with others, God, life, and most importantly, ourselves. Don Miguel Ruiz examines these and offers four simple agreements to transform your life.

Kathy Freston offers a guide to achieving health in mind, body and spirit. Through incremental changes and tending to all of the inhabitants of this world, you can become your own healer.

These two authors may be blunt about what you're eating, but then they offer a guide to making educated decisions about your diet so you can be a skinny bitch.