Welcome to Bonnie’s Bookshelf, my personal, curated collection of books. Good books are dear to my heart — these are some of my favorites that have supported me over the years. Consider them trusted companions for your journey — a sanctuary of insight, nourishment, and soul‑aligned growth.
Autism & Neurodiversity
Insights that expand empathy, deepen understanding, and shift hearts toward celebration rather than deficit.
- The Reason I Jump — Naoki Higashida
A profound window into non‑verbal cognition and sensory experience. - NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and How to Think Smarter About People Who Think Differently — Steve Silberman
A landmark exploration of autism’s history, celebrating diversity and challenging outdated narratives. - Different, Not Less — Chloé Hayden
A modern reflection on neurodivergent life, celebrated for its honest voice and perspective.
Divine Feminine
Honoring the sacred feminine impulse — intuition, embodiment, and the soulful tapestry of inner life.
- The Meaning of Mary Magdalene — Cynthia Bourgeault
A luminous reinterpretation of feminine sacred presence in Christian mystical history. - Mary Magdalene Revealed: The First Apostle, Her Feminist Gospel & the Christianity We Haven’t Tried Yet — Meggan Watterson
A modern spiritual re‑visioning of Mary Magdalene’s role and voice that centers her as an apostle and divine feminine presence. - Women Who Run With the Wolves — Clarissa Pinkola Estés
A modern classic on deep feminine archetypes, instinct, and soul recovery.
Enneagram
For seekers ready to deepen self-awareness through sacred patterns of personality, purpose, and growth.
- The Wisdom of the Enneagram — Don Richard Riso & Russ Hudson
A compassionate and thorough guide to all nine types, offering pathways to growth, clarity, and soul integration. - The Road Back to You — Ian Morgan Cron & Suzanne Stabile
An accessible and engaging introduction to the Enneagram for everyday transformation.
Leadership & Conscious Change
Resources for heart-led leaders, changemakers, and those shifting systems from the inside out.
- The Power of TED (The Empowerment Dynamic) — David Emerald
A radical shift from victimhood to empowerment, offering a clear model for resilient, conscious leadership. - Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. — Brené Brown
A foundational leadership book that teaches leaders to lead with vulnerability, courage, and trust — redefining strength as the willingness to show up and be seen. - Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead — Brené Brown
Explores how embracing vulnerability leads to deeper connection, innovation, and courageous leadership — a must‑read for transformational leaders. - The Gifts of Imperfection — Brené Brown
Guides leaders in shedding perfectionism and stepping into wholehearted living — an essential piece of emotional courage and authenticity. - Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action — Simon Sinek
A modern classic focused on uncovering purpose first — when leaders know their why, they inspire deeper loyalty and alignment. - Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t — Simon Sinek
Explores how leaders can create environments of trust and psychological safety — where collaboration, loyalty, and service flourish.
Parenting
- The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness — Jonathan Haidt
A wake-up call for parents raising kids in the digital age, blending research with deep cultural insight — and offering solutions that start at home. - Atlas of the Heart — Brené Brown
Maps human emotions and experiences that help leaders cultivate deeper connection, communication, and relational intelligence.
Poetry
- Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver — Mary Oliver
Soul‑stirring poetry that opens the heart and quiets the mind. - Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words — David Whyte
A treasury of reflections for transitions, grief, courage, and the quiet triumphs of becoming.
Somatic Healing & Embodied Psychology
For those reclaiming their bodies as sources of wisdom, resilience, and liberation.
- Eastern Body, Western Mind — Anodea Judith
A bridge between Western psychology and the chakra system — a roadmap for understanding mind‑body dynamics. - Getting Our Bodies Back — Christine Caldwell
Trauma‑informed pathways to reclaim safety, presence, and grounded embodiment.
Spirituality & Purpose
Books that whisper to the soul, guide contemplative practice, and invite expansive inner seeing.
- Let Your Life Speak — Parker J. Palmer
A timeless companion for leaders moving from ego to heart‑centered influence. - Vibrate Higher Daily: Live Your Power — Lalah Delia
A soulful guide to energetic responsibility, intentional living, and spiritual sovereignty for modern living. - Man’s Search for Meaning — Viktor E. Frankl
One of my personal favorites — a profound story about purpose and presence in the face of suffering. - Gene Keys: Unlocking the Higher Purpose Hidden in Your DNA — Richard Rudd
A mystical and practical journey through your unique energetic imprint, offering a contemplative path toward your soul’s highest potential.
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This bookshelf is a living space — evolving as life does. Check back for seasonal updates and reading lists. Each month, I’ll share book selections, reading reflections, and journal prompts with my Cosmic Coaching newsletter.