Maybe the change you are looking for is adapting to sober living, not "ditching my corporate life and moving to the mountains". There is a reason it is recommended NOT to make changes during the first year of sobriety. Quality sobriety can teach one to enjoy a "much more serene life" anywhere, not just in nature.

Living a serene life is about you, not your surroundings....

When I was in detox, There was a book sitting on top of a bunch of other books about recovery. I picked it up, started reading it and I couldn't put it down. I stole it from the detox ward when I was discharged. That was 8 plus years ago. I have since given away many copies of this book. It's called "The 12 steps for everyone who really wants them. " written by Jerry Hircshfield.

When I took the suggestions in the book, my life changed dramatically and for the better.

I gave away my last copy but you can get one used on amazon for a few dollars. I highly recommend.

God Bless!

Here's a few

The Way of the peaceful warrior Dan Millman , Thank You and Ok and Crooked Cucumber David Chapman, Shunryu Suzuki Beginners Mind, A peoples History of the United States Howard Zinn, Any of Jon kabatt Zinns books or You tube vids, A prayer for Owen Meany John Irving AAs Big Book, Meditation in Action Chogyam Trungpa , Emmanuel Pat Rodegest. I found the easiest way was to go to the used Book store and buy what stands out to you Not necessarily a best seller Everyone is reading those Haha
Billy

I found a great second hand book store down the road from me years ago...every one was a winner and at 2.99 a pop it was easy to take a risk and read a few duds with the winners :)
A few that resonated with me, some already mentioned:
- Dan Millman, way of the peaceful warrior
- Robert pirsig, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
- Chogyam Trungpa, Cutting Through Spiritual Narcissism
Eva Pierrakos, The Pathwork of Self Transformation
- Games People Play and What Do you Say after you say Hello (Eric Berne)
- Games Alcoholics Play (Claude Steiner)
- John Bradshaw, Healing the Shame That Binds You
I got lost in the AA big book and 12 and 12 also as well as a whole host of self help, psychological, spiritual and religious ones...:)

I really simplified my life when I first got sober and I still keep it fairly simple. Turned my back on old life and old career because I didn't seem to suit it anymore...I never regret that :)

P

In early sobriety I read some great books. they arent necessarily what you are talking about but I'd highly recomend there three...
The art of racing in the rain
Wild
Drinking: A Love Story

All were totally engrossing; had a wonderful message of hope and living in reality; and survival.

I recommend "A Drunks Tale from a Living Hell to Freedom" A down to earth book, brutally honest and focuses on how to stay sober. It is written to be read cover to cover or can be opened to any section and that topic stands alone.

Just finished Dry by Augustine Burroughs couldn't put it down. Not a real fast reader but read it in 2 days.

http://www.amazon.com/Living-Clean-The-Journey-Continues/dp/1557769281