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Books, Books, Books

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Books, books, books…here are some of my most favorite books of different genres recs.
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Memoirs recs

 
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Another one of my favorite books. Beautifully written.
A Conversation with Michelle Obama - Booktopia
 
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This book is more than amazing! So encouraging to overcome any obstacles before you.
The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times - Barnes & Noble
 
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I still remember Anne Frank’s diary, and am still moved by reading about her experience.
The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank | The Definitive Edition
 
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This was a very great read!
A Promised Land | Barnes & Noble®
 
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Wow, is all I can say! This book is an eye opener on how marriage can dwindle and dissolve.
Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage by Burden
 
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This is a great and inspiring memoir of overcoming obstacles, and becoming a viral artist.
Work in Progress: A Memoir by Devon Rodriguez
 
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This is a great memoir that chronicles the life and career of Jet Li. Very insightful and great read.
Beyond Life and Death: The Way of True Freedom
 
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This book is beautifully written, and is so thought provoking in finding love, experiencing loss, and seeing the beauty in this world.
The Solo Honeymoon: A True Love Story
 
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Lorraine Hansberry is one of my favorite authors, and I love this autobiography that tells her life story and literary work.
To Be Young, Gifted and Black by Lorraine Hansberry
 
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This Is Me by Hayden Panettiere is one heck of a book to read. I was dialed in from the very first page. It is filled with an incredibly real, raw, and painful look into Hayden's life.
This Is Me: A Reckoning
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This book is beyond good! Viola Davis book is so inspiring! I couldn’t put this book down after the first page.
Finding Me: An Inspiring Story of Resilience

Self-Improvement books

 
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This book is so good, and is great in learning to develop healthy habits.
Atomic Habits by James Clear | An Easy and Proven Way to Build ...
 
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This book here will get you all the way together in identifying unhealthy boundaries with others, and will assist in learning how to develop healthy boundaries.
Boundaries - Booktopia
 
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This is a book that every person should read.
The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren - Expanded Edition
 
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This is a must read book!!! It’s super good
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Booktopia
 
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Oh my gosh…this is one book you will read over and over again because it’s that good!
The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest | 9781949759228 - Booktopia
 
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This is a great book to keep in rotation for sure!
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown | 10th Anniversary Edition
 
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I love me some Eckhart Tolle, and this book is absolutely amazing! If you’re having trouble letting go, living in the past, and moving forward…then this is the book for you.
The Expert Guide to Eckhart Tolle's Critically Acclaimed Book
 
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Add this book to your collection NOW.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to ...
 
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Affirm yourself and go add this book to your collection NOW!!!
You Are a Badass®: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and ...
 
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I have been on a quest to collect every work by Alex Elle after the first book. Definitely add her book to your collection NOW!
How We Heal: Uncover Your Power and Set Yourself Free
 
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I truly enjoyed reading More Than A Mom. This book was everything that I didn't know I needed. This book is very transparent, and helpful to mothers everywhere.
More Than a Mom: Prioritizing Wellness

True Crime

 
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Awesome book for forensic students and avid true crime readers.
Death's Acre: Inside the Legendary Forensic Lab the Body Farm ...
 
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Another rec for true crime read
John Wayne Gacy, Serial Killer: A Short Biography and ...
 
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A must read
Confession of a Serial Killer: The Untold Story of Dennis Rader, the ...
 
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Philip Carlo did a great job of telling the story of Richard Ramirez.
The Night Stalker: The Life and Crimes of Richard Ramirez
 
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This is a good read for true crime avid readers.
Ted Bundy: Conversations with a Killer: The Death Row Interviews

More books I love

 
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Zora Neale Hurston is my absolute favorite author, and this is my all time favorite book by her.
Their Eyes Were Watching God
 
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I love A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry.
A Raisin in the Sun
 
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Toni Morrison’s book The Bluest Eye is such an intriguing book to read, and I have reread this book many times. Great read
The Bluest Eye | Barnes & Noble®
 
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This is a rivoting book to read!
A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines - Booktopia
 
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My goodness this book is beyond moving as it was written by John Byrne that depicts the terror of the Holocaust, and friendship of a young boy named Bruno. It is a must read.
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
 
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Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is a book I have loved since I was a teen. This book beautifully captures not only the life of her, but also her phenomenal play with words.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (Barnes & Noble)

Inspirational books

 
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I have enjoyed reading and learning a lot from this book as a mother.
The Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian - Booktopia
 
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This is really great and inspiring book to read as a spouse.
The Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie Omartian - Booktopia
 
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This is one of the best books I’ve read because it can be applied to any relationship.
The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman - Booktopia
 
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This is by far one of the best inspirational books to read!
When Life Interrupts Life: What To Do
 
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Beautifully written book that is perfect for children❤️.
God Loves Me So Much (English Edition)