Bonnie Hazen

Bonnie’s Bookshelf

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    A landmark exploration of autism’s history, celebrating diversity and challenging outdated narratives.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.

Come Back Often

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.