Books fuel the heart and imagination and inspire people of all ages. Although every reader from the different corners of the world has their reasons why they read, be inspired, moved, and entertained are definitely among these reasons. There is just something about books that make humans feel more human. Their depiction of reality with the use of great wordplay, writing style, and imagination make everyone be more engaged in creating a difference in the world, become a better person, and influence others.
Hence, listed below are the best books to read before this year ends that will surely inspire and motivate you to continue doing better and influencing those that surround you.
Patchwork: Conversations Between Generations by Carol Wilson-Mack
Readersmagnet published Patchwork: Conversations Between Generations by Carol Wilson-Mack. Patchwork encourages between generations to look for methods that will successfully eliminate the nounage-based discrimination through conversing and sharing substantial tales and matters to one another. The novel depicts the accounts and lives of women residing in rural Bamberg, South Carolina between the years 1939-1959. The environment created by these God-centered ladies encouraged the participants to take care of their families. Quilting was their major focus; this practice, indeed, offered a chance to exchange their tough experiences. Moreover, all groups should be receptive to a two-way discussion between the young and the elderly. Becoming the senior does not imply that you have a teaching right, there is still much for the youth to say. Patchwork claims it’s a dialogue we should have.
The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
The Five People You Meet in Heaven is one of the remarkable novels of best-selling author Mitch Albom. This book talks about the unanticipated bonds that come in people’s lives, as well as the thought that heaven is not only an area but an answer. It centers on a war veteran named Eddie, who is experiencing some wounds due to the battle that he has fought. He is an elderly man who’s led an unimaginative and uninspired life in his mind. Eddie works at a theme park by the coast. A horrific accident killed him on his 83rd birthday when he tried to rescue a child from a falling cart. He discovers the afterlife and realizes that heaven is not only a place but a destination where his life is being told by 5 people. Some of them are his acquaintances while others are strangers.
Cringeworthy: A Story of Awkwardness by Melissa Dahl
In 2018, Portfolio published the book Cringeworthy: A Story of Awkwardness by Melissa Dahl. This self-help book elaborates on the enthralling psychology behind awkwardness, where the author raises the question: what if the times that we feel awkward are surprisingly important? Hence, the author started to be curious about what awkwardness is after a long period of cringing. Dahl investigates the strangest and cringiest parts of our universe in this clever and caring novel. She started to converse with strangers on the bustling subway in NYC, use the app Tinder for friendship to go on awkward friendly dates, take advanced comedy classes, and read her middle school diary out load to a sea of strangers. After everything, she concluded that uncomfortable moments are chances to evaluate you. Thus, when all the people pretend to be in control, you should be bolder and stronger while staying true to your awkward self. In that way, perhaps you can witness that the awkward times bind everyone in their human absurdity
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert
This Amazon’s editor’s pick for best nonfiction was authored by Elizabeth Gilbert and was published in 2016. Now, to express her insight and special outlook on imagination, this popular author dives deep into her own conceptual method. She provides powerful perspectives into the mystical essence of creativity with deep empathy and exquisite generosity. She asks readers to accept their imagination and let go of the pain that is unnecessary. Elizabeth teaches humans how to fix everything that they value the most, as well as how to lay down what they fear the most. Gilbert also tackles the behaviors, methods, and habits that everyone needs in order to enjoy their most creative life.
Oliver’s Twist 