Books are the third greatest adviser in this lifetime, next to parents and teachers. They remarkably instill multiple lessons and values to readers through the stories that they tell and the facts that they highlight. Apart from the amazing way that they educate people, they also bring entertainment — which is a good way of keep readers engaged with every story.
So, if you are looking for the best books to read in this life that will give you great insights, guidance, and inspiration, then you might want to check out the list below.
The Two Sides of Being Single: A Biblical Perspective by Wayne Drayton
The Two Sides of Being Single: A Biblical Perspective is a promising Christian book published in 2018 by Christian Faith Publishing. You can get a bunch of wisdom on how to maintain a single Christian life on Wayne’s book, as well as some knowledge keeping it together until God blesses you with the one. The book is composed of two parts, where the first one centers on keeping a single life as a Christian while the second section highlights those single people that are patiently waiting for God to grant them a partner. At the end of the book, prayer is introduced for those that desire to recognize and accept Christ as Lord and Savior.
Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul by John Eldredge
The expanded edition of John Eldredge’s Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul was published by Thomas Nelson last March 2021. It reaches out to men, as well as the women who genuinely are in love with them, to uncover the real secret of a man’s soul and welcome the risk, passion, and liberty God planned to bestow to each man. Thus, the author encourages every guy to wholeheartedness through the following: regaining men’s genuine masculine hearts, mending the pain and traumas in their stories, and finding happiness in both the strength and wildness they were molded to give to the world. At the end of the day, God didn’t make these men be good boys; instead, he created them to live the best possible lives there is.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
This historical fiction novel by Markus Zusak has received multiple recognitions and was adapted into a film. The Book Thief follows the coming of age story of Liesel Meminger, a girl who was under the foster care of Hans and Rosa Huberman. It was during World War II in Nazi Germany where she was taken and nurtured by the couple. There, she was taught how to read and write and was put to school. She met a boy named Rudy, whom she became friends with. During the tough times, she also met a man named Max, who was fighting for his life and was hidden well in their basement. What made this book more remarkable is Leisel’s drive to learn, make connections, and put a brave face amid it all. Death as the story’s narrator also has a great impact on the novel.
Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
Mitch Albom’s Tuesdays with Morrie is a wonderful book that touches the hearts of the readers while instilling great lessons in their minds. The tale centers on the rekindled relationship of a teacher, Morrie Schwartz, and a student, Mitch Albom. After the latter discovered the former in Ted Kopel’s show on the ABC channel, he was reminded of how Morrie was a good professor and friend. Mitch visited Morrie, and from then on, he continued coming to his house every Tuesday until he breathed his last breath. Hence, Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom is an amazing book that narrates their great time with one another, by which the student shares his teacher’s permanent gift to the world.
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein is a touching children’s book published in 1964. It highlights the give and take relationship between the boy and the tree. This bond has, later on, grows into a toxic one for the boy, who has already gone through the different stages of development, starts to take advantage of the tree. Thus, the tree continues to grant every demand of the boy. Readers will surely learn various things from this story, including the gift of giving and a calm acceptance of a person’s capability to love in return.
The Happy Hammock 