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Nonfiction Books with Life Lessons
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items These are nonfiction books that have inspired me, challenged me, and taught me new things!
Sections
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Science
Success
Culture
Science
These are books about science in easy-to-understand, everyday language, that teach about the world.
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. Affiliate link
Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law|Paperback
Interesting research into psychedelics. Michael Pollen writes very interesting books about food and science. This is one of my favorites. Affiliate link
How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us about Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence|Paperback
Great story that combines history, science, and culture. Thought provoking study that encourages thought about the ethics of science. Affiliate link
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks|Paperback
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. Affiliate link
Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers|Paperback
The digestive system for curious minds. Affiliate link
Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal|Paperback
Success
These books are lessons that will help us all do better in life.
This a very old book, but what I learned has been really helpful. Affiliate link
The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy|Paperback
A deep dive into how we make decisions. Affiliate link
Blink: The Power of Thinking without Thinking|Paperback
An older book that is still relevant and will give insight into ways to live your life. Affiliate link
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: 30th Anniversary Edition|Paperback
A wonderful book for anyone engaged in the business world, however, the lessons apply to daily life as well. Affiliate link
The Power of Nice: How to Conquer the Business World With Kindness|Hardcover
A great book with insights about teaching children that smashes the idea that intelligence is the only thing matters. Affiliate link
How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden ...
Culture
Culture is deep and wide, so this collection is just a dusting of society.
Very thought provoking ideas about how technology affects everyday people. Affiliate link
The Sirens' Call: How Attention Became the World's Most ...
A thought provoking book about the history of American culture and society. Affiliate link
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents|Paperback
A reassuring book for those of us who are introverted. Affiliate link
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking|Paperback
This is an older book about how Americans get by. More relevant today than even when it was written. Affiliate link
Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America (20th Anniversary Edition)|Paperback
A great book for anyone who has ever felt guilty about food. This book will provide a different perspective. Affiliate link
French Women Don't Get Fat: The Secret of Eating for Pleasure|Paperback