7 Books That Changed My Life

  1. Ishmael by Daniel Quinn
    • Ishmael by Daniel Quinn is a fictitious philosophical novel that explores the role of human culture in shaping the natural environment. It tells the story of an unnamed narrator who responds to a newspaper ad from a mysterious teacher, seeking students who wish to save the world.
  2. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
    • The Alchemist is a story of following one’s dreams to find one’s purpose in life. The main character, Santiago, is a Spanish shepherd boy who leaves behind his job and family to search for his Personal Legend, a hidden treasure that he believes is buried near the pyramids in Egypt.
  3. Lost Connections by Johann Hari
    • Lost Connections by Johann Hari is a non-fiction book that explores the causes of depression and anxiety beyond biological factors. It argues that re-establishing human connections is crucial in combating these mental health issues.
  4. Your Brain on Art by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross
    • ‘Your Brain on Art’ explores the intersection of neuroscience and creativity, highlighting the positive impact of engaging with art on the brain. Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross offer insight into unlocking our creative potential through the appreciation and creation of art.
  5. No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai
    • It tells the story of a troubled man incapable of revealing his true self to others, and who, instead, maintains a façade of hollow jocularity, later turning to a life of alcoholism and drug abuse before his final disappearance. The original title translates as “Disqualified as a human being” or “A failed human”.
  6. Daily Rituals by Mason Currey
    • Daily Rituals is a compilation of the best practices and habits of successful people from different fields aimed to help anyone increase productivity, get past writer’s block, and become more creative and efficient in their everyday work.
  7. The Hidden Messages in Water by Masaru Emoto
    • In this New York Times bestseller, internationally renowned Japanese scientist Masaru Emoto shows how the influence of our thoughts, words and feelings on molecules of water can positively impact the earth and our personal health.