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Nonfiction Books with Life Lessons

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These are nonfiction books that have inspired me, challenged me, and taught me new things!
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Science

These are books about science in easy-to-understand, everyday language, that teach about the world.

 
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Mary Roach is a great science writer who conveys her thoughts about scientific topics in an easy to understand manner. I’m a nature lover, so this book was of great interest to me. Intriguing thoughts about man vs nature.
Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law|Paperback
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Interesting research into psychedelics. Michael Pollen writes very interesting books about food and science. This is one of my favorites.
How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us about Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence|Paperback
 
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Great story that combines history, science, and culture. Thought provoking study that encourages thought about the ethics of science.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks|Paperback
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This is a fascinating book about what happens to the human body after death. Not for the faint of heart, but fascinating if you like science.
Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers|Paperback
 
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The digestive system for curious minds.
Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal|Paperback

Success

These books are lessons that will help us all do better in life.

 
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This a very old book, but what I learned has been really helpful.
The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy|Paperback
 
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A deep dive into how we make decisions.
Blink: The Power of Thinking without Thinking|Paperback
 
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An older book that is still relevant and will give insight into ways to live your life.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: 30th Anniversary Edition|Paperback
 
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A wonderful book for anyone engaged in the business world, however, the lessons apply to daily life as well.
The Power of Nice: How to Conquer the Business World With Kindness|Hardcover
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A great book with insights about teaching children that smashes the idea that intelligence is the only thing matters.
How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden ...
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Culture

Culture is deep and wide, so this collection is just a dusting of society.

 
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Very thought provoking ideas about how technology effects everyday people
The Sirens' Call: How Attention Became the World's Most ...
 
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A thought provoking book about the history of American culture and society.
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents|Paperback
 
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A reassuring book for those of us who are introverted
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking|Paperback
 
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This is an older book about how Americans get by. More relevant today than even when it was written.
Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America (20th Anniversary Edition)|Paperback
 
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A great book for anyone who has ever felt guilty about food. This book will provide a different perspective.
French Women Don't Get Fat: The Secret of Eating for Pleasure|Paperback