In this lifetime, we go through and encounter different stories that can either fuel our desire to do better or give us lots of challenges. As we journey into our chosen paths, we need these kinds of stories to uplift up when we fall, remind us of our goals, and make us feel that we are not alone. There are many books that easily capture the interest and hearts of the readers because of their relatable aspects.
If you are an avid reader of books that teaches and inspire and are looking for new titles to add to your reading list, then this blog is for you! We have listed below the must-read books that you should look out for to make the rest of your year enjoyable and motivation-filled.
The End of The Rainbow: One Man’s Unexpected Journey of Love and Loss through Leukemia by James Forker
The End of The Rainbow: One Man’s Unexpected Journey of Love and Loss through Leukemia is a remarkable book penned by James Forker published in 2021. It revolves around the story of love that was found and was lost due to cancer. Before the unexpected turn of events, Forker and his wife were happily living and loving one another with their little ones. But, when the diagnosis was announced, Forker finds himself balancing the responsibility of a father and a husband, having to attend to the needs of his kids and wife. Amidst the pain and heartbreak of losing the love of his life, it is also a book about the triumph and determination of a father striving to raise his children alone.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
This widely recognized and awarded autobiography of the American poet and writer Maya Angelou was originally released in 1969. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings narrates the early years of Angelou and shows how she toughens over time as she conquers racism and trauma. The story opens with the little 3-year-old Maya and her older sibling being sent to live with their grandmother in Arkansas and concludes when Maya entered motherhood at sixteen. In that long period of time, Angelou has gone through various traumatic events, which she turned into lessons and tools to become the strong and phenomenal woman that she is today.
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
Fredrik Backman’s A Man Called Ove is a heartwarming story of a kind and honest old man that people perceived as grumpy and bitter. The protagonist continued living as he wished and by his principles, until a young and cheerful couple moved next door together with their chatty kids — that’s when their world intertwined. It was originally written in Swedish with the title En man som heter Ove. Moreover, Ove’s story was based on an article that the author read about a man with the same name as the main character who had a fit while purchasing art museum tickets. Moreover, the book gained multiple positive reviews and was adapted into a film in 2015.
Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
In 1997, the biographical and philosophical novel written by Mitch Albom titled Tuesdays with Morrie was published by Doubleday. It became one of the bestselling memoirs of all time in 2006. The story centers on the rekindled relationship of the former professor named Morrie and his former student named Mitch. After Morrie appeared on a news program, Mitch mustered his courage to visit his ill professor. The visit became as frequent as every Tuesday until the old man took his last breath. But within those several Tuesdays, they have reconnected and shared a lot of things that will surely remain in their hearts and minds.
If I Stay by Gayle Forman
This young adult fiction novel was published in 2009 by Dutton Penguin. It is one of the bestselling works of Gayle Forman that was even adapted into a film. The story revolves around the life of a teenager named Mia Hall. Everything was starting to fall into place — her family, her love life, and her dream. However, a horrifying car accident threatened her life and put her in a coma. While being in that state, she had an out-of-body experience, which allowed her to witness the people who cared for her during her darkest moments. What made the book more amazing is its ability to draw intense emotions and unconventional narratives.
The Damsel’s Files 