The best books on living an extraordinary life

Why are we passionate about this?

Barbara and Allan Pease are the most successful relationship authors in the business. They have written 18 bestsellers – including 10 number ones – and given seminars in 70 countries. Their books are bestsellers in over 100 countries, are translated into 55 languages, and have sold over 30 million copies. Both Barbara and Allan appear regularly in the media worldwide and their work has been the subject of 11 television series, four stage plays, and a number one box office movie and TV series, which attracted a combined audience of over 100 million.


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The Answer: How to discover what you want from life then make it happen

By Barbara Pease, Allan Pease,

Book cover of The Answer: How to discover what you want from life then make it happen

What is our book about?

In The Answer, internationally bestselling authors Barbara and Allan Pease share the techniques and wisdom they have learned on their own journey to success, coupled with new research on the brain to show readers how to get anything they want in life.

You’ll learn: The secret of The Reticular Activating System (RAS) in your brain stem,  how to program your RAS like a GPS to take you where you want to go, how to take control of your life circumstances, how to avoid being manipulated by others, how to use visualization and affirmations to get what you want, how to deal with stress, fear, and worry, and how to overcome obstacles and roadblocks

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The books I picked & why

Book cover of Elon Musk: Tesla, Spacex, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future

Allan & Barbara Pease Why did I love this book?

There is boundless inspiration to be found when you immerse yourself in the world of Elon Musk. Musk’s visionary work comes to life as the author journeys from his subject's tumultuous upbringing to his incredible accomplishments, and forward into the future possibilities of this revolutionary. Reading about his visionary work gives hope for the future of humanity and awakens the reader to the almost limitless possibilities of human ability.

By Ashlee Vance,

Why should I read it?

2 authors picked Elon Musk as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

South African born Elon Musk is the renowned entrepreneur and innovator behind PayPal, SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity. Musk wants to save our planet; he wants to send citizens into space, to form a colony on Mars; he wants to make money while doing these things; and he wants us all to know about it. He is the real-life inspiration for the Iron Man series of films starring Robert Downey Junior.

The personal tale of Musk's life comes with all the trappings one associates with a great, drama-filled story. He was a freakishly bright kid who was bullied brutally at school,…


Book cover of YOU: The Owner's Manual: An Insider's Guide to the Body That Will Make You Healthier and Younger

Allan & Barbara Pease Why did I love this book?

Here is a fabulous and practical health book that puts you back in touch with how your incredible body works for you, not against you. Simple guidelines give you the confidence to separate myth from fact in the ever-increasing content about our bodies. Knowledge is power, and the most fundamental thing you can study is your own health and happiness.

By Michael F. Roizen, Mehmet C. Oz,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked YOU as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

The #1 bestseller that gives YOU complete control over your body and your health

With new health studies and advice bombarding us every day, few people know much about what chugs, churns, and thumps throughout the miraculous system that is the human anatomy.

YOU: The Owner's Manual challenges preconceived notions about how the human body works and ages, and takes you on a fascinating grand tour of all your blood-pumping, food-digesting, and numbers-remembering systems and organs—including the heart, brain, lungs, immune system, bones, and sensory organs.

In this updated and expanded edition, America's favorite doctors, Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz,…


Book cover of Rich Dad Poor Dad

Allan & Barbara Pease Why did I love this book?

There is a reason why this book enjoys cult status. Robert Kiyosaki brings financial literacy to the masses. By posing different perspectives of finances the author provides a framework for anyone to achieve financial freedom. No matter who you are, or what your background, this book provides an opportunity to level the financial playing field.

By Robert T. Kiyosaki,

Why should I read it?

10 authors picked Rich Dad Poor Dad as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

It's been nearly 25 years since Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad Poor Dad first made waves in the Personal Finance arena.
It has since become the #1 Personal Finance book of all time... translated into dozens of languages and sold around the world.

Rich Dad Poor Dad is Robert's story of growing up with two dads his real father and the father of his best friend, his rich dad and the ways in which both men shaped his thoughts about money and investing. The book explodes the myth that you need to earn a high income to be rich and explains…


Book cover of Think and Grow Rich

Allan & Barbara Pease Why did I love this book?

A truly timeless book by Napoleon Hill, who first opened the world’s eyes to the limitless nature of our thoughts and the power they hold to create happiness and freedom in our lives. This book reaches further than its title, introducing principles that can be applied to any aspect of life.

By Napoleon Hill,

Why should I read it?

12 authors picked Think and Grow Rich as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill is one of the bestselling motivational books of all-time. Inspired by a suggestion from industrialist Andrew Carnegie, Hill explains the philosophy that helped the wealthiest and most accomplished members of society succeed.


Book cover of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Allan & Barbara Pease Why did I love this book?

Becoming the master of your daily, habitual life is one of the greatest treasures for those who seek success. Covey demystifies the most successful people in the world by distilling their wisdom into simple habits that anyone can adopt. This book is a must-read for young people just starting their careers as it equips them with powerful strategies to achieve consistent success.

By Stephen R. Covey,

Why should I read it?

13 authors picked The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

New York Times bestseller - over 25 million copies sold
The No. 1 Most Influential Business Book of the Twentieth Century

"[Thirty] years after it first appeared, the wisdom of The 7 Habits is more relevant than ever. On an individual level people are burning out, and on a collective level we are burning up the planet. So Dr. Covey's emphasis on self-renewal and his understanding that leadership and creativity require us to tap into our own physical, mental, and spiritual resources are exactly what we need now." Arianna Huffington

One of the most inspiring and impactful books ever written,…


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Why am I passionate about this?

I’m an Australian USA Today bestselling romance author who writes contemporary romance and uses the pen name Alyssa James to write medieval romance. I think the makeover trope resonates with me because although I’m no beauty queen now, I was definitely an ugly duckling in my teens. For reasons best known to him, my father insisted on close-cropped hair, and financial circumstances dictated out-of-style hand-me-down clothing. After university, I found my own style, but it wasn’t until I was accepted as an international flight attendant that I believed that I couldn’t be all that ugly if Qantas employed me!

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What is my book about?

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Stella Simpson's career and engagement are over. She returns to the rural community of Hope Creek to heal, unaware her high school and college sweetheart, Mitchell Scott, has also moved back to town to do some healing of his own.

Mitchell, a former NFL quarterback, doesn't need the complication of encountering Stella again so long after the messy end to their relationship, but as each tries to build a new life, they are drawn together and find their chemistry is just as strong as ever.

Will their love be stronger the second time around?

Return to Hope Creek

By Alyssa J. Montgomery,

What is this book about?

When two old flames come back to their home town, sparks are bound to ignite. A rural romance from USA Today bestselling author Alyssa J. Montgomery.


A horrific car accident ended former world number-one Stella Simpson’s tennis career, and a betrayal ended her relationship with her fiancé/coach. When a family friend offers to sell her half of a property in the rural community where she grew up, it seems like the perfect place to escape, heal and begin the next phase of her life. Until she discovers that the man who broke her heart ten years ago has bought the…


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