Contemporary books have been contributing to the richness of literature ever since this their era started. Many remarkable authors used their talents to create masterpieces that urge and inspire people to make a change. Nonfiction is one of the various genres that attract the attention of the readers, make them see the world in different perspectives, and motivate them to gradually do something notable.
Another wonderful aspect of nonfiction is that it houses various works that either educate or encourage the readers of different ages to simply by reading the substantial stories. That said, listed below are the best contemporary nonfiction that teens and adults should check out.
Patchwork: Conversations Between Generations by Carol Wilson-Mack
Patchwork: Conversations Between Generations motivates everyone to look for the most ideal method of closing the gap between generations through talking and contributing essential information in conversations.
This impressive book by Carol Wilson-Mack vividly contains the stories of females that live in Bamberg, South Carolina’s countryside around 1939 to 1959. These God-fearing individuals formed an atmosphere that enables them to support their families. Moreover, quilting was the activity that gave them the chance to share their tales of struggles and more.
Shout: The True Story of a Survivor Who Refused to be Silenced by Laurie Halse Anderson
The bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson once again penned a book that urges women to use their voice and take some action. Shout: The True Story of a Survivor Who Refused to be Silenced showcases the personal and deep experiences in free verse that she has never shared to the readers before.
This captivating memoir is a critique to the failures of the society and at the same time is a love letter to everyone that are brave enough to say “me too” and “times up,” regardless of how these words are being told. Hence, Anderson never fails to touch, empower, and encourage women to be brave enough to use their voice.
Yes She Can: 10 Stories of Hope & Change from Young Female Staffers of the Obama White House compiled by Molly Dillon
This New York Times bestselling anthology excellently compiled by Molly Dillon contains ten remarkably stories of young employees who participated in former President Barack Obama’s administrations with the desire to create a change. These individuals were in their 20s during the reign of Obama, which means that they were still teenagers when the previous President said that he would file a candidacy for presidency.
Additionally, these awesome women worked their way to get things done and run the world with honor, pride, and humility. Yes She Can: 10 Stories of Hope & Change from Young Female Staffers of the Obama White House provides a closer look to Obama’s administration through the perspectives of the accomplished and relatable young females who spent their times serving with him.
Both Flesh and Not: Essays by David Foster Wallace
Both Flesh and Not: Essays by David Foster Wallace is a collection of essays that was published by Little, Brown and Company last 2012. There are a total of 15 promising essays in this book that were written by the author. There are aspects of the works that feature the author’s personal vocabulary list, which refers to the organization of unconventional meanings and words.
Furthermore, Wallace directs his critical eye with the same amount of excitement on different sides, such as Terminator 2 and The Best of the Prose Poem, the exceptional underrated books and the most annoyingly misused terms in the English language, and more.
Charles and Emma: The Darwins’ Leap of Faith by Deborah Heiligman
This award-winning book by Deborah Heiligman centers on the life story of one of the best figures in the field of science, which is Charles Darwin. The reprint edition of the book was published in 2011 by Square Fish. Heiligman perfectly wrote a though-provoking biography of Darwin, who is the person behind the theory of evolution.
Charles and Emma: The Darwins’ Leap of Faith tells the way that his personal life impacted his work and likewise. Thus, this book will surely bring you to an interesting journey and study of history, science, and other significant disciplines in the world.
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