All kind of nonfiction that I read and loved in my thirties. Including but not limited to: self help, memoirs, autobiography, philosophy, history, etc. I have omitted my nonfiction Christian reads from this list and included them in a separate list...
Never watched the show but found the memoir really interesting. Super easy read. Great for something like travel or vacation when you just need something easy.
Counting the Cost
Riveting story of a girls growing up isolated in her hyper conservative family with a father struggling with mental health with an unexpected twist of her fate.
Educated
Fascinating tale of a boy growing up in rural and poor America and going on to Ivy League. His reflections are so interesting.
Hillbilly Elegy
I really well expressed opinion piece about the culture of young Americans. Tons of evidence from university data. Gave me a lot to think about.
The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure
Everything he writes is fascinating and this is no different. This man is ingenius.
Outliers
This book helped to cultivate a lot of empathy in me for those around me. I highly recommend it!
Talking to Strangers
Coming from not knowing a thing about Malcolm X other than he was the "bad MLK jr"... I loved reading straight from the man himself. There is a lot of misinformation about him out there.
The Autobiography of Malcolm X
Brene Brown is a genius when it comes to people. Her advocacy of being vulnerable and puting shame to shame is always worth reading and taking to heart.
Workbook For The Gifts of Imperfection
This is an enlightening look at history and how it has shaped us today.
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents
A little dry and slow at times but ultimately a super interesting and not well known enough story from America's history.
Killers of the Flower Moon: Osage Murders
This is such a great compilation of stories of true mental illness.
Good Morning, Monster: Five Heroic Stories
A FASCINATING look at a boy who moved to Oklahoma from the Middle East as a refugee. And actually hilarious also!
Everything Sad Is Untrue
If you watche The Office then this is a great and easy read!
The Office BFFs: Tales from Two Best Friends
Maya Angelou's life is full of so much tragedy and colors the rest of her writing.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
A very interesting look at the royal family from Harry's point of view. Even enjoyed it as someone who has never cared about the royals!
Spare
Never watched any of her shows but her memoir and life are FASCINATING and devastating at times.
I'm Glad My Mom Died
Such a good look at the impact of our emotional, spiritual, and mental life on our bodies.
The Body Keeps the Score: Healing Trauma
If you are a Harry Potter fan then this is an easy and entertaining read.
Beyond the Wand: Growing Up a Wizard
Dry at times but an informative I persuasive for handling feedback in a positive way.
Thanks for the Feedback: Science & Art
If you lead a team, are on a team, work with a team...I cannot recommend this book enough. It's in narrative form but the purpose is to drive home the point in the second part of the book - really a pretty fun read!
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
Pregnant moms during the holocaust - say no more.
Born Survivors: Three Young Mothers' Story
If you love Mindy it's worth reading her book. She's hilarious.
Why Not Me?: Kaling, Mindy
Great read for literally all humans on earth ever. Will either confirm your tendencies or help you audit and change them.
Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No
I only know who Roger Bennett is from my husband listening to Men In Blazers - but this man is hilarious and reading this books was an easy yes and an easy recommendation to fellow soccer fans!
