The Purpose-Driven Life by Rick Warren (2002, Unabridged, Compact Disc)

This book caused me to re-dedicate my life to Christ. With clear, short chapters, readers are led to consider a life beyond our self-centered tendencies and to consider God's reasons for having us here. I have read many, many "self-help" books through the years and most of them seem to encourage the selfishness that so many of us (including myself) had become so accustomed to maintaining. If you are ready, this book will challenge many of your previous assumptions and could lead you closer to Christ. Readers who will take the time to read the book daily as instructed and then carry out the work directed in the book will experience benefit. However, just reading the book and choosing not to change your thoughts, attitudes or behaviors will not be helpful. (I am amazed at people I talk to who read the whole book through in one week and complain that they did not benefit from it). Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone serious learning more about God's purpose for humankind.