5 Books You Must Read

Welcome to the search for the right books that you must read. Books will not only give you the best company but also teach you valuable lessons and provide you with excellent advice that you can carry with you throughout your life. “A book is a gift you can open again and again.” Garrison Keillor. There are five amazing books mentioned that you must gift yourself.

Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl

All of us have been through a distressful situation, where we feel lost. At worst, we are not even left with the minimum amount of hope required to reach the end of the tunnel. Man’s search for meaning is a must-read for people of all gender and identities to ease these situations. Not only does it fill you with the hope but choice and control to turn the handle of your life and start the journey you have been wishing for. In this book, Frankl talks about the direction to conquer the situation; the direction that leads to purpose and meaning in life. Frank himself being a survivor shows the reader how survival looks like. He encourages the reader to choose survival every time, again and again.

“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.”

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

“It’s my habit, I can’t help it”

“Oh, I really wish I could just change this one habit”

Ever said or heard these statements? Well, now you can help yourself and others as well by reading and recommending this book. The power of Habit tells you everything you need to know about habits and that too from a scientific view. After reading, you can transform your personal and professional life by breaking bad habits and replacing it with good ones that serve you better. For those of you who want to be free of bad habits, this book is a must-read for you. For those of you who want to take responsibility of your life, this book is a must-read for you too.  You will be free from the slavery of your bad habits and will become responsible to acquire the life-changing habits.

Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall Rosenberg

This book is no less than a magic wand that can quickly fix the conflicts in our relationships. The only condition is to know how to use it. Marshall Rosenberg shares his significant insight on communication and how it impacts our relationships. This book is a must-read for everyone to learn to communicate effectively. The application of techniques given in the book turns your world into heaven. It allows you to identify and express feelings in a manner that doesn’t harm anyone. The more you dive deep into this book and its lessons, the more compassionate and empathetic of an individual you’ll become.

Best quote as well as a great introspection:

“When I behaved in the way which I now regret, what need of mine was I trying to meet?” 

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Pride and Prejudice, novel by Jane, published 200 years ago and has sold more than 20 million copies. You have to read this to find the treasure it has. Jane’s great work has been inspiring generations. A perfect Novel with a combination of drama and wisdom. A very well-written novel, full of amazing quotes. This novel tells us a romance story. It talks about social issues and women empowerment that are still relevant. Readers will find many inspiring lessons and valuable ideas that will leave a long-lasting impression. It is worth losing yourself in this novel because the discovery process will allow you to explore an outstanding version of you.

“There is a stubbornness about me that never can bear to be frightened at the will of others. My courage always rises at every attempt to intimidate me.”

A Man called Ove by Fredrik Backman

Disclaimer: Readers must have a tissue box with them while reading.

Three million copies have been sold of this masterpiece. Story of a human being that revolves around a profound love, heartbreaking loss, and discovering oneself. “Every person has a story”, while reading you will realize how much this statement holds true for every single individual. A story that has made you who you are stays unrecognized while the behaviors are being judged. The story is well-written and well connected with the right amount of humor and sadness in it. A book worth reading that will change your perception of looking at others.

“We always think there’s enough time to do things with other people. Time to say things to them. And then something happens and then we stand there holding on to words like ‘if’.”

Best of luck for the enlightening journey you are about to start with any of these books. Let the journey inspire and shape you. Happy reading.

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