Part of the way I feel comes just from living. Much comes from listening to the experience of others, either in person or through books. Here are some of the books which have changed my life.

I'm listing books which confront the challenge to humans of living on the earth without fatally (for us at least) disturbing the balance of life. Subjects will include ecology, ethics, economy, education, and eros, among others. Fiction, non-fiction, history, science, and political works will be represented.
Nothing goes on this list unless I have actually read it.
And nothing goes on this list unless it truly assisted me to move along the path.
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My Favorite Author, and Other Important Titles Why It's On the List
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GAIA, A New Look at Life on EarthJames Lovelock Comments
The Turning PointFritjof Capra Comments
The Uplift War
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Ender's Game
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You Just Don't UnderstandDeborah Tannen Comments
Gibbon's Decline and Fall
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Mother of StormsJohn Barnes Comments
Heavy Weather
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Jitterbug Perfume
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Seven Arrows
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