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5 Books That Can Transform You
I read. A lot. I’ve done it since I was a child, and I have continued this habit as an adult. I read all types of books including fiction, non-fiction, historical, reference, self-development, and spiritual.
Books offer an escape, a diversion, a learning tool, and a transformational vehicle. I often encounter books that change my perspective and open my eyes in unexpected ways.
The books I have included in this list have done just that. They may be classified under the self-development or self-help category, but they are not what you expect. Some offer profanity, humor, and even cynicism, and others offer spirituality, but they all provide the possibility for transformation.
1. The Subtle Art of not Giving a F*uck by Mark Manson
I have to warn you that the title is not a misnomer. There is fair share of swearing in the book. But, if you can get past the profanity- which is more prevalent in the beginning- it’s well worth the read.
The book offers a guide to “practical enlightenment,” which the author calls “low-level” spirituality. I don’t agree. I think it’s quite deep. Manson offers relatable wisdom, which brings levity to the topic. He draws from Buddhist philosophy, although the book is not in the least bit religious, to show us how to embrace negative experiences such as anger…
