Memories, Dreams, Reflections - by: C. G. Jung (1961, 1989) Translated from the German by Richard and Clara Winston

When I found out (just recently) that Jung had written a memoir just before he died, I asked for a copy to be sent in to me so I could read it. Now, having done so, Jung is more of a hero in my eyes than ever. Of all the philosophers I have ever read (many), though Jung himself would probably choke if someone called him a philosopher to his face, I have found the fewest departures in Jungs thoughts from my own (though there are one or two). I would almost say I love this man, as a historical figure, which I have never said about anyone else. I can certainly identify with him.

Openness Mind: Self-Knowledge and Inner Peace Through Meditation - by: Tarthang Tulku (1978, 1990)

I got this book to help with my meditation in relation to lucid dreaming. I was surprised to find it to be one of the best books on meditation I have ever read (though I haven't read many).

Malevil (Fiction) - by: Robert Merle (1972), translated from the French by Derek Coltman (1973)

This book was recommended by a friend. I like the theme (post apocalyptic world) which I dream about often. It was also very well imagined and written. I found it engaging and especially liked the fact that the author actually took the theme to write a proper ending rather than just cut the story off after the climax. Bravo.

Discourses - by: Meher Baba (1967, 1987)

I picked this book off of the FDC bookcart because it claimed to be about devine love and yet wasn't Christian. I found it interesting, even if Baba was a bit deluded (he called himself the "Avatar of our age" and considered himself the second coming of Christ).

Dealing In Futures (sci-fi) - by: Joe Haldeman (1986)

A collection of short, well written stories. In the back, Haldeman says, "... if you're honest with yourself and not stupid, you must know that every writer has only one story, the one big story, and if he could live forever he would tell it a million different ways and never get it quite right."

The Sun and the Shadow: My Experiment With Lucid Dreaming - by: Kenneth Kelzer (1987)

This is not a how-to-guide for lucid dreaming, but it is a very interesting look at a well educated man's honest experiences in the dream realms. I had a used copy sent in to read and it was well worth the few dollars it cost.

Journey To Ixtlan: The Lessons of Don Juan - by: Carlos Castaneda (1972)

Hailed as Castaneda's best book, but I didn't think so. It wasn't bad, but not as good as I'd hoped it would be. Pretty dry, actually. It now sits unread by other inmates on the FDC book cart. I used to think Don Juan was a real person, after this read, I doubt it. The events are way too contrived to be real at all, much more so than I remember in Castaneda's other books.

The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation - by: Thich Nhat Hanh (translation by Mob; Ho, 1975, 1987)

I asked a friend to send me this book to help with my meditation. I've read books on how to meditate before, but just wanted a refresher.

The Cartoon History of the Modern World: Part I From Columbus to the US Constitution - by: Larry Gonick (2007)

A humorously illustrated look at history that I found in pretty poor but still readable shape on the FDC book cart.

Stalking The Vietcong: Inside Operation Phoenix: A Personal Account - by: Stuart A. Herrington (1982)

I've read many books about the America-Vietnam war that focus on the American side. This is the first one I've ever read that really gets into the Vietnamese side, and minds of the South Vietnamese, Vietcong, and NVA combatants. I found it on the FDC bookcart.