There comes a point in everyone's life when they don't know what to do or where to go. All we need then is some guidance or a ray of hope to keep us going. So, here I am listing top 5 inspiring books that could change your view towards life and give you some fresh perspective for moving forward.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck
Author: Mark Manson
Pages: 212
Amazon Rating: 4.4/5 stars
Accolades:
- Sold 8 million copies by 2019
- New York Times Bestseller List at #6 for the category of How-to and Miscellaneous on October 2, 2016 and #1 on July 16th, 2017
- Washington Post Bestseller List at #9 in the Non-fiction/General category on September 25, 2016
- Toronto Star List at #1 in the Self-Improvement category on September 23, 2016
- #4 Bestseller on Amazon in 2017
- #9 Bestselling book in Canada in 2018
Written by a blogger Mark Manson, Subtle Art calls out the unnecessary positive approach published across the world and emphasis on accepting the reality. Although the title has subtle word in it, there's nothing subtle about this book. Author is direct, and doesn't shy away from saying things that might even hurt some people. Best one to read if you are exhausted by all the fakeness around you. Read More
Ikigai
Author: Héctor García and Francesc Miralles
Pages: 208
Amazon Rating: 4.6/5 stars
Accolades: Amazon best seller ranking on 3 September, 2020
- #3 in top 100
- #1 in meditation
- #2 in Personal Development & Self-Help
- #2 in Mind, Body & Spirit
Ikigai is a Japanese word which means "reason to live" or "reason to get out of bed in the morning" and that's what the book is all about. Unlike all other self-help books that put forward a lot of rhetoric's, Ikigai gives you a plan of action. It's main idea is to help people in discovering their passion. Author has graphs, examples, case studies and what not to better establish his approach. Ikigai is must for anyone who is feeling lost or searching for his/her true calling.
Alchemist
Author: Paulo Coelho
Pages: 172
Amazon Rating: 4.6/5 stars
Accolades:
- Translated into 67 languages
- Sold over 65 million copies
- United Kingdom’s 2004 Nielsen Gold Book Award
- France’s Grand Prix Literature Elle in 1995
- Germany’s 2002 Corine International Award for fiction
Alchemist is a fictional account of a shepherd boy looking for treasure in a foreign land. The story may seem simple but a deep meaning is hidden in every chapter. The beauty of this book is that it could mean different things to different people. For me, it was all about getting out of comfort zone and keep trying new things. If you are not a fan of non-fiction, you can read Alchemist, a fictional yet not so fictional book!
Who Moved My Cheese?
Author: Dr Spencer Johnson
Pages: 96
Amazon Rating: 4.6/5 stars
Accolades:
- Translated in 36 languages
- Sold over 26 million copies
- New York Times Bestseller for 5 years upon release
- Spent over 200 weeks on Publishers Weekly's hardcover nonfiction list
Do you remember Panchatantra from your childhood days? The simple morals conveyed through stories of animals living in jungle? Well Who Moved My Cheese is Panchatantra for adults. The author gives a very strong message via the story of four mice. Short, crisp and to-the-point: these three words perfectly sum up the book. It has just 94 pages and can be finished in one go.
The Secret
Author: Rhonda Byrne
Pages: 198
Amazon Rating: 4.5/5 stars
Accolades:
- Sold over 30 million copies
- Translated in 50 languages
What could I possibly say about "The Secret" that has already not been said before. It is a classic irreplaceable gem that everyone should give at least one try whether they like reading or not. This 228 page book focuses on just one idea: you become what you think. If you are not so much of a reader, try its audiobook. It is equally effective and very soothing to the ears.
That's it! If you have any other such book in mind, comment down and we will try to read it.
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