[i]The Pilgrimage[/i] by Paulo Coelho is done. This is one of those spiritual style books, sort of like what Mitch Albom writes. It's more than a little too "new-agey" for my tastes, but I enjoyed the practical and straightforwardness of the text. And, as is often the case with writers like Paulo who have a lot of life experience, there are passages within that indicate an intimate understanding, and observant nature regarding everyday people. I quite liked this passage in particular:

[quote][i]The busiest people I have known in my life always have time enough to do everything. Those who do nothing are always tired and pay no attention to the little amount of work they are required to do. They complain constantly that the day is too short. The truth is, they are afraid to fight the good fight.[/i][/quote]

Still on [i]Anna Karenina[/i]. Adding [i]The Alchemist[/i] by Paulo Coelho, and [i]The Power of Myth[/i] by Joseph Campbell.