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Books that changed how I see life✨
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items I wasn’t looking for life lessons, just a good read. But these books didn’t just tell stories, they opened my eyes, challenged my thoughts, and made me see the world differently. Every page felt like a small revelation, and I can’t recommend them eno...
Sections
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Self-discovery and personal growth
Reflection on life
Love, relationships and emotion
Philosophy and happiness
Self-discovery and personal growth
Girl, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho honestly shifted my whole mindset — it’s like a quiet whisper reminding you that your dreams are actually guiding you somewhere real. It’s not just a story; it’s a mirror that made me rethink what I’m chasing in li...
The Alchemist (25th Anniversary Edition)|Paperback
Eat Pray Love totally shifted how I see happiness — it’s not about chasing perfection but learning to sit with yourself. Elizabeth Gilbert made me realize that self-discovery can be messy, brave, and absolutely worth it.
Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia|Paperback
It’s like Brené Brown handed me permission to let go of all my ‘shoulds’—I feel lighter, braver, and actually okay with being me
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are (10th Anniversary Edition)|Paperback
Man’s Search for Meaning made me rethink what truly drives us in life. It’s like suddenly every struggle feels meaningful instead of pointless
Man's Search for Meaning|Paperback
Brave New World shook my perspective. It makes you rethink everything about happiness and control in our world. Honestly, it changed how I see society and even myself
Brave New World|Paperback
Reflection on life
Tuesdays with Morrie honestly shook me — it’s like every conversation between Mitch and Morrie peeled back another layer of what really matters in life. It made me slow down, re-evaluate my priorities, and actually feel grateful again
Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson, 25th Anniversary Edition|Paperback
This book made me rethink every “what if” in my life. It’s like a quiet wake-up call wrapped in magic and regret, and I’m still not over it
The Midnight Library (GMA Book Club Pick)|Paperback
Joan Didion makes grief feel so raw and intimate, like she’s letting you peek inside her heart. It changed how I even think about love and loss, it’s hauntingly beautiful
The Year of Magical Thinking (National Book Award Winner)|Paperback
After I’ve read this book, suddenly I’m noticing the little moments I’ve been rushing past all my life. It’s quietly magical and somehow makes you rethink every coffee date you’ve ever had
Before the Coffee Gets Cold 3-Book Box Set: A Toshikazu Kawaguchi Book Set|Hardcover
This book felt like a warm hug for my brain. His reflections quietly reshaped how I see my own struggles. I can’t stop thinking about it; it’s like life whispered a little wisdom I didn’t know I needed
The Comfort Book|Hardcover
Reading Norwegian Wood felt like stepping into someone else’s heart. Murakami made me confront love, loss, and loneliness in a way that quietly reshaped how I see my own relationships
Norwegian Wood|Paperback
Love, relationships and emotion
Reading Tiny Beautiful Things felt like sitting across from someone who truly gets life—Cheryl Strayed’s honesty hit me so deep, I started seeing my own struggles with more courage and compassion
Tiny Beautiful Things (10th Anniversary Edition): Reese's Book Club: Advice from Dear Sugar|Paperback
I felt like Dolly was narrating my life back to me. Raw, funny, heartbreaking. It made me rethink friendships, love, and how fiercely I want to live
Everything I Know about Love|Paperback
I didn’t just read it, I felt every heartbreak and scar. It’s devastating, beautiful, and somehow leaves you questioning what love and friendship really mean
A Little Life|Paperback
Philosophy and happiness
Honestly, The Little Prince hit me harder than I expected — it’s like this quiet whisper reminding you how adults forget what really matters. It made me rethink what “growing up” even means
The Little Prince|Paperback
This is like a light switched on in my brain—applying just one of these agreements has already changed how I deal with people. It’s subtle but life-altering, like suddenly understanding the rules you didn’t even know existed
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom|Paperback