I’ve always read a ton of fiction as a kid, but was never able to chew through a non-fiction. Used to read lot of classical novels, so prefer well written books over factual and direct books. I know non-fiction is probably gonna be more useful to me practically in life, so would like to start one and any suggestions would be welcome. I love thought-provoking and philosophical stuff.
Preferred genre – for now I’m looking at something related to self-help. I tried reading rich dad poor dad and couldn’t go thru with it, got bored🙈. Anything that made you look at life in a new way would be awesome.
by Mo2129
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Welp, I wrote something that challenges folks to look at their perspective on life, what is meaningful, and what a society turns into when it puts money + appearance above all else (dystopian/realistic fiction). This is not a shameless plug, I truly think you would like it. It is called [Under The Palm Tree’s Bark](https://www.amazon.com/Under-Palm-Trees-Bark-L-J-ebook/dp/B0C9YPGBTT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GJQWNT8OGCI9&keywords=under+the+palm+trees+bark&qid=1696217553&sprefix=under+the+palm+%2Caps%2C207&sr=8-1) 🙂
-L.J. Rice
It’s fictional, but I cried after reading Cloud Atlas.
If you’re religious The Cost of Discipleship is interesting and inspiring. Regardless of your faith (or lack thereof), the historical context in which it’s written in as well as how it may/may not relate to current issues with Christian nationalism may be fascinating. At the time of its publication, Boenhoffer was writing against the Christian nationalist church the Nazis had set up.
*The Natural Mind,* by Andrew Weil.
*The Betrayal of the Self,* Arno Gruen.
*We’ve had 100 Years of Psychotherapy and the World is Getting Worse,* James Hillman and Michael Ventura.
Bowling Alone, Breakfast with Seneca, Man’s Search for Meaning, Flow the psychology of optimal experience by Csikzentmihalyi, Being Wrong Adventures on the Margin of Error, Dignity Seeking Respect in Back Row America
“4,000 Weeks: Time Management For Mere Mortals”. It’s not what you think.
Into the Rip by Damien Cave, who is a New York Times journo. He used to be a war correspondent but now lives in Sydney, Australia, still writing for the Times. This book looks at the value of learning new skills as an adult and how taking risks helps us to grow and helps build communities. Definitely a great read if you’re looking to break old patterns, be brave and try something new.
[Schopenhauer’s essays](https://lintreader.com/book/schopenhauer-essays-of-schopenhauer-bnwWjWGW) or [counsels and maxims](https://lintreader.com/book/schopenhauer-counsels-and-maxims-nRK3mevb). Both are perspectives on life. I like these because they usually have an interesting angle on life I haven’t quite heard before (especially the essay about reading) so they really make me think. Another advantage is each chapter is short and the translation is well written so you can enjoy in small doses
Staring at the Sun
Factfulness by Hans Rosling. Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed.