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Narratives That Inspire
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items This isn't your typical self-help list. These are stories—powerful, engaging, and deeply human—that show us what's possible. These books harness the timeless power of narrative to explore themes of resilience, purpose, and personal growth, demonstrat...
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Echoes From Finished Pages
Osho
Next Steps in Inspiration
Echoes From Finished Pages
These are the books that have already travelled with me, leaving their echoes behind. Some offered comfort, others challenged me, but each has become part of my story. Their words still whisper to me long after the last page was turned.
The famous quote speaks for itself: “… it is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” / Antoine de Saint-Exupéry/
The Little Prince: Illustrated Story for Kids
It is a classic in its own way. My main takeaway was that we should embrace the journey as much as the destination.
THE ALCHEMIST by Paulo Coelho
I read The Book of Hope towards the end of COVID, and at the time, it felt especially fitting—we all needed something to help us through the isolation, hopelessness, and despair. The reviews I’d seen were quite contradictory: some praised it enthusia...
The Book of Hope: Survival Guide for Planet
I have worked as a carer for over a decade, and I often wish this book had been available when I first began my journey. Although it doesn’t fit neatly into the self-help or personal growth category, I’ve included it here because, as a carer, I feel ...
Restoring Voice to People with Cognitive Disabilities
I wouldn’t call this book my favourite, but it offers valuable insights into the Japanese philosophy of long life. Once I got past the dense statistical information (which, to be honest, I found a bit tedious), I could focus on the practical strategi...
Ikigai The Japanese life Philosophy
After reading H. Garcia's book, which is more scientific in nature, I found this short book to be of more value, offering practical steps on how to discover your Ikigai. It provides a better explanation of how the Venn diagram helps you find your pur...
Ikigai: The Japanese Life Philosophy
I got this book at a time when everything in my life felt like doom and gloom. I’m not saying that just by reading The Secret, I suddenly became rich and never had to work again, but I am now living with a level of comfort that allows me to indulge i...
The Secret® to the Law of Attraction
Reading this book left me shocked and horrified at times, filled with disbelief, yet ultimately amazed and deeply moved by the sheer courage and determination.
Educated. By Tara Westover
Aesop’s Fables has always been a favourite of mine because of how timeless and simple the stories are, yet each one carries a lesson that still feels relevant today. Whenever I dip into it, I come away with a little spark of wisdom that makes me refl...
Library of Congress Aesop Fables
I read it when I was about sixteen and again in my mid-twenties. Now, think about doing it again. This is one of those books that completely sweeps you away. Set against the American Civil War backdrop, it’s full of love, loss, resilience, and surviv...
Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
I am not sure what I was looking for when I stumbled upon this book by Keith Oliver, and I thought it would be educational reading for work. To broaden my horizons and gain a better understanding of how individuals deal with such an unfortunate diagn...
Dear Alzheimer's by Keith Oliver
Osho
I have decided to set Oshos books in their own section. He's such a provocative author, and I know his style isn't everyone's cup of tea. But once you start reading his words can open up a completely different way of looking at life. My only tip? Go ...
You know how we grow up carrying so many beliefs and ideals from parents, teachers, friends, and even society? Sometimes, it gets to the point where we forget who we really are. What I loved most about this book was how it reminded me to find peace w...
Accepting Myself the Way I am - Osho
This is one of those books, at least for me, that feels like it talks about me. It turns the idea of death from something scary into something meaningful—living life fully right now. It breaks down the preconceived notions about what death is and wha...
The Art of Living and Dying: Celebrating Life and Celebrating Death
Next Steps in Inspiration
These are the stories I haven’t yet opened but already feel drawn toward. Each one feels like a quiet invitation — to grow, to reflect, or to see life from a different angle. They’re the voices I’m choosing to walk beside me in the days ahead.
I am looking forward to discovering ways to make nature more visible…
Rewild Yourself: 23 Spellbinding Ways to Make Nature More Visible
This book has been on my to-read list forever. At least from what I have heard about it, it will be a beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time.
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
After I had read Barack Obama's review and comment about this book, I felt that this book was a must on my reading list
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
I’m drawn to this book because it invites me to slow down and notice the world more deeply. It reminds me that comfort can be found in small, ordinary moments, even when life feels heavy.
The Comfort of Crows by Margaret Renkel
From what I have heard about Mosab Abu Toha’s works and this book in particular, it will open into a world I can’t fully know, yet one that can deepen my understanding of humanity and hope.
Forest of Noise by Abu Toha Mosab