10 Books That Shaped Me
Like a great song or movie, books open us up to new ways of thinking and being.
Hi Friends,
Today I’m writing about a subject that’s near and dear to my heart: Books.
Books can change your life. For twenty dollars or less, a single book can significantly influence and change who you are as a person. Like a great song or movie, books open us up to new ways of thinking and being. And like the best works of art, great books get better with age, fostering our continued growth, knowledge and curiosity with each read.
I wasn’t always a reader but as far back as I can remember I’ve been drawn to books. I learned to love reading, thanks to the books that helped shape me. Today, I have a hard time passing a bookstore without stopping to pick up a new book, so my shelves are always filled with new books to read. I try to read widely but I enjoy following my gut and reading what sparks my interest.
I’ve read each book on this list countless times (with one exception). Some I’ve read more recently than others, some I read during my formative years as a teenager. All of them hold a special place in my life for what they taught me about the world and myself.
