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Books that really changed my view of life
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items I am big book lover and I read constantly. These are some of the books that changed my life and helped me a lot to find some deeper meaning and beauty in life
This is one of my favorite books and it changed my life. It is a beautiful reminder that the journey to our dreams is just as important as reaching them. Paulo Coelho’s words are simple, yet they carry a quiet magic that stays with you long after the...
The Alchemist - by Paulo Coelho
This book is a powerful story about standing up to control and finding freedom. Through the eyes of a silent observer, we witness a battle between a spirited rebel and an oppressive system. It’s a tale that challenges our understanding of sanity and ...
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - by Ken Kesey
Looking for Alaska showes the beauty and pain of first love, loss, and growing up. It’s a raw and thoughtful story that stays with you, full of questions that don’t always have answers.
Looking for Alaska - by John Green
Milk and Honey is a collection of short poems about love, loss, healing, and strength. It’s honest, easy to read, and full of feeling. It goes right into your heart
Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur (Paperback)
Conversations with Friends is a sharp and thoughtful story about love, friendship, and self-discovery. Rooney’s writing is subtle and honest, making everyday moments feel meaningful
Conversations With Friends - by Sally Rooney (Paperback)
Sputnik Sweetheart is a quiet, haunting story about love, longing, and the mysteries that lie between people. Murakami’s writing is gentle and strange, leaving you with questions that linger
Sputnik Sweetheart - by Haruki Murakami
Kiffe Kiffe Tomorrow is a raw, tender, and quietly powerful glimpse into growing up between two worlds. With humor and heart, Faïza Guène gives a voice to those often unheard. A small book with a big soul. I read it i one day
Kiffe Kiffe Tomorrow - by Faïza Guène
The Bell Jar is a haunting, beautiful descent into the mind’s silent battles. Sylvia Plath writes with piercing honesty, turning pain into unforgettable art. One of the classics
The Bell Jar - by Sylvia Plath
A haunting tale of beauty, desire, and the soul’s decay. Wilde’s only novel is a mirror reflecting our darkest temptations—still sharp, still seductive
The Picture of Dorian Gray - by Oscar Wilde
The Chanel Sisters tells the captivating story of Coco Chanel’s lesser-known siblings, tracing their rise from hardship to the world of fashion and fame. A powerful tale of resilience and family
The Chanel Sisters - by Judithe Little
The Art of Loving is a profound exploration of love as a skill, not a mere feeling. Fromm delves into its complexities, urging readers to cultivate love through knowledge, effort, and practice
The Art of Loving - by Erich Fromm
Veronika Decides to Die is a profound exploration of despair and self-discovery. When a young woman’s suicide attempt fails, she embarks on a transformative journey in a psychiatric hospital, challenging the boundaries between sanity and madness
Veronika Decides to Die - by Paulo Coelho
Maktub is a collection of reflections and stories that invite readers to embrace life’s lessons through a series of diverse and engaging narratives
Maktub - by Paulo Coelho
Two misfit teens, a stolen Lada, and a spontaneous road trip across Germany. Why We Took the Car is a sharp, funny, and heartfelt coming-of-age adventure that turns boredom into brilliance. A celebration of friendship, freedom, and the unexpected
Why We Took The Car
Hippie is a semi-autobiographical novel that takes readers on a transformative journey through the 1960s counter-culture movement. The story follows a young Brazilian man, Paulo, as he embarks on a quest for self-discovery and spiritual awakening, me...
Hippie