The first book I listened to. Wasn't even aware of the author at the time. I was looking for anything that might bring some peace of mind. I was intrigued by the what I discovered about Buddhism. This book set me on a path. 

I listened to this as an audiobook but then went on to buy a hard copy. I wanted to be able to underline etc. A great book and one I go back to all the time. a handbook for how to live life free of anxiety and fear. 

A short book on how we need to look inward, not outward for the causes of, and the solution to, our suffering. 

This book was one I picked up at the Buddhist centre where I attended a seminar on meditation. A straightforward guide to mindfulness, breathing and meditation. Also looks at the hindrances that get in our way and how we can get the most out of our practice.

A fantastic book written by a Buddhist nun. Focuses on how to weather stormy times in our lives and how to handle strong emotions. Ten Lessons for moving through change, loss and disruption. 

How to heal from trauma through mindfulness. Combining neuroscience with Buddhist principles

Published in 1997, this is a super book designed to explain Buddhism to a western audience. A practical approach to incorporating BUddhist principles into busy modern-day  lives. 

Guided meditations for mindfulness, healing and transformation. 

Explores the connections between these two traditions. Very interesting

Explains all the basic concepts of Buddhism. I wouldn't start with this one! Excellent but a lot to take in in one go!

The perfect starter book. Brings the reader through the basic concepts very simply with pauses for journalling and meditating along the way. If you know nothing about Buddhsim this would be a good way to start. 

Self explanatory really but something that still eludes me! I live in hope.

MIndful walking and breathing. Taking care of our emotions

The extraordinary story of a Swedish man who went from being a business exective to a forest monk in Thailand. After seventeen years he returned to Swedish society and the rest I won't tell for fear of spoilers. Beautifully told, full of wisdom. A book I won't forget.