MUST SEE!! Here Are 10 Books You Should Read This Lockdown Period To Change Your Thinking

Posted by E.L.E.X on April 11 2020 under Motivational

“I’m not the book reading type”, I’m a marlian, I don’t read. This excuse pops up when someone suggests a book to us.

Perhaps you’ve not come across some books that open you to realms of knowledge, books that change your way of thinking, you read these books and you’re overwhelmed by the content of these books.

And with CoronaVirus outbreak, restricting movement, instead of wasting hours on your bed, why not improve your thinking with these books below. Let’s go:

Fiction

1. Here comes the sun – Nicole Dennis

There’s undiluted and full expression of romance here. The story centers around a woman, Margot who has to do everything in her power to become successful. She has to sleep with men and women for money and overall, there are life experiences you can learn from this book.

2. The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives – Lola Shoneyin

A stirring tale of men and women, mothers and children, servitude and independence, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives illuminates the common threads that connect the experiences of all women: the hardships they bear, their struggle to define themselves, and their fierce desire to protect those they love.

Self Help

3. You Are A Badass – Jen Sincero

Taaa, guys. This is a must read. Especially if you’re at a point where you’re confused, you just got fired from your job or just got out of school and you don’t know they step to take. You need to read this. You need to stop doubting your greatness and start living an awesome life.

4. Atomic Habits – James Clear

At one point in our lives, some of us have had to battle with habits we aren’t pleased about. Habits like procrastination, masturbation, betting, these habits work against you. This book will help you get over such habits.

5. Goals – Brian Tracy

The usual template for success is to set some goals and quash them. But how can you ensure you’re dedicated and focused to achieving such goals and set deadlines? This book will also help you see achieving goals as a journey and not the destination.

6. Happiness of Pursuit – Chris Guillebau

The author is one bad guy. This guy went on a journey, visiting every country around the globe. In this book, he shares stories in form of lessons and experiences he encountered while traveling around the globe. The book is a call to take control of your own life by going on a quest, which will fill your life with meaning, purpose, and a whole lot of adventure.

Biographies

7. Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, A Man Who Would Cure the World – Tracy Kidder

Non fiction, this book will get you a bit emotional. It chronicles the life of Dr. Paul Farmer who dedicated his entire life to solving health crises that everyone else seems willing to let stand. The book is informative, but it’s like a challenge that can be summed up in three lines: Helping the suffering poor is possible. Paul Farmer is doing it. Why aren’t you?

8. Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption – Laura Hillenbrand

Unbroken is a biography of World War II hero Louis Zamperini, a former Olympic track star who survived a plane crash in the Pacific theater, spent 47 days drifting on a raft, and then survived more than two and a half years as a prisoner of war (POW) in three brutal Japanese POW camps.

Creativity

9. Content Inc – Joe Pulizzi

If you’ve been willing to be a content creator or just start a blog or own a content based platform, you should read this book. Practical, helpful with tons of strategies.

10. Refactoring UI – Adam Wathan & Steve Schoger

We couldn’t leave our designer guys behind. A graphic designer, website developer? You should check this book out. Tips on how to be the best at this design thing.