John and I recently read The Power of Habit: Why we do what we do in Life and Business  by Heather Barbieri.  It was a book club selection for me this past month.  We both really enjoyed reading this non-fiction book.  That is saying something for me - a true fiction lover. 

The author covers the brain functions that promote habits and why they are so hard to break.  She gives strategies to change habits in our lives.  She does not claim this is easy!  She explains quite clearly why it is so hard.  Citing that even in people with severe brain damage or Alzheimers there is "muscle" memory that allows them to catch a ball or play ping pong.  And that by training a person in a new habit even after severe injury they can assume a "normal" life.

It was also interesting reading about cultural habits and in particular corporate habits.  I recommend this book to all.

Linda