Books that have inspired me, challenged my thinking, or simply entertained me. These are all books that I think are so good, that they need to be shared with others.
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Non-fiction
Fiction
Non-fiction
Intriguing account of Alexander leading the Macedonians to conquering much of the world
Alexander the Great: Anabasis & Indica
Gripping account of the process the greatest minds in the previous century went through to make the first atomic bomb
The Making of the Atomic Bomb - Richard Rhodes
This one is in my top 10 books I've ever read
Man's Search for Meaning
Very interesting read on previously classified paramilitary operations
Surprise, Kill, Vanish: CIA Paramilitary
I think that anyone can benefit from reading the Bible. This Bible comes with notes and maps to help you understand the reading.
ESV Study Bible
This book completely changed the way I see the world. I go back to it a couple times every year!
Awareness: Conversations with the Masters
This should be required reading for everyone. It details the horrific aftermath of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Hiroshima
Anyone can benefit from this book. It's one I go back to every now and then to refresh my memory on the principles it teaches.
How to Win Friends & Influence People
This is a book on finances and how to build wealth. It gives rules to follow in order to set yourself up for success, but not in a “I’m your guru” type of way.
The Richest Man In Babylon: 7 Laws of Wealth
Fiction
An affordable collection of 6 of Dostoevsky's greatest books
The Best of Fyodor Dostoevsky (Best of Wordsworth)
Easily one of my favorite fiction books
The Alchemist: 25th Anniversary Edition
A fantastic work of fiction. This is one of the greats among literature. It’s one I’ll definitely have to re-read at some point.
One Hundred Years of Solitude (Modern Classics)
If you haven't read this book, do it now! This is my favorite work of fiction outside of Dostoevsky's books.
East of Eden (Penguin Classics) Paperback
This is a classic. It’s a long read, but it will not disappoint.
War and Peace (Penguin Classics, Deluxe Edition)
This is a classic that everyone should read at some point in their life.
