Has anyone read Spencer Johnson? They are really more toward workplace success and happiness, but are written in stories and, as the book says, you can take home whatever message you need at the time. I just finished "The Present" where the premise is basically to live in the present, learn from the past, and plan for the future. He also writes "Who Moved My Cheese?"

yes!!!
i read "who moved my cheese". i forgot about that! thanks for the reminder.