revamping "the retreat" bookcases

When Mom was reunited with her O Best Beloved, it took me many boxes, many trips to move most of her books forward, holding back the ones that are dear to my heart, most epitomize their reader, had writing/notations on their pages.

No one would have that same task, since most of my books are non-fiction & most are filled with turned down pages, underlined and/or highlighted sections, copious notes in the margins & sometimes every available spaces. 

Since they won't be moved forward when I'm no longer rereading them, will share them now, shelf by shelf, then book by book.

On the top shelf directly next to the computer table is baker's dozen of well-thumbed titles:

All Things Are Possible - pass the word ~ Barbara Milo Ohrbach (a small book Mom kept by her bed)

The Path - creating your mission statement for work & life (Laurie Bath Jones)

Coming Home to Who You Are - discovering your natural capacity for love, integrity, and compassion  (David Richo)

How To Be An Adult - a handbook for psychological and spiritual integration (David Richo)

Walking With Grandfather - the wisdom of Lakota elders (Joseph M. Marshall III)

Jumpstart Your Metabolism  (Pam Grout)

Facing the Lion, Being the Lion - finding inner courage where it lives (Mark Nepo)

Making A Change For Good - a guide to compassionate self-discipline (Cheri Huber)

Buddha's Brain - the practical neuroscience of happiness, love & wisdom (Rich Hanson)

How to Develop a TED Talk (Jeremy Donovan)

The Places That Scare You - a guide to fearlessness in difficult times (Pema Chodron)

The Meeting of Minds (Steve Allen)

Bodacious Book of Succulence (SARK)