Meaningful Christian Books for Your To-be-read List

In this day and age, reading has become more than just a leisure activity. Many tend to read books for reflection, meditation, learning, and self-development. Books instantly became all things at once, such as a teacher, a friend, an adviser, an entertainer, and more. With the power that books hold, readers are definitely more motivated and drawn to reading them. However, there are already millions of literary pieces that have been published. Thus, you have to identify what aspect you want to develop to know the kinds of books that you should be reading.

If you are looking into your spiritual development and desire to grow on that facet to be a better follower of God and have a stronger faith, then you must delve into Christian books. There are several Christian works that can supply your lacking areas. Hence, if you are searching for some good and meaningful books under Christian literature, then here are the titles that you might want to check out.

Stations of the Risen Christ: Resurrection Meditations by Frank Heelan

This Resurrection of Jesus Christ book by Heelan intends to encourage and motivate everyone to read and pray on the Scriptural passages linked to Jesus Christ’s resurrection and His appearances to more than 500 of His followers. Stations of the Risen Christ features a short meditation on each of the fourteen Scripture readings to inspire His followers to pray and obtain a more profound understanding of those diving mysteries. Through praying and meditating the Stations of the Risen Christ on Easter to go with the Stations of the Cross for the season of Lent, readers are viewing their belief in His resurrection, as well as in the belief that He will clothe every disciple in a resurrected body in the future.

The Invisible Hand: Do All Things Really Work for Good? by R.C. Sproul

The Invisible Hand: Do All Things Really Work for Good? is another Christian book written by the prolific author R.C. Sproul was published in 2003 by P & R Publishing. In this book, the readers will surely find themselves in deep admiration of God’s kindness, mercy, and loving nature; thus, they will deeply praise Him. Moreover, this book makes an attempt to give light to concerns and questions when it comes to God’s providence, especially when people wonder where He is during their darkest moments. 

The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer

In 2017, Fig published the inspiring Christian book by A.W. Tozer titled The Knowledge of the Holy. It is a book that has touched the hearts of every follower of Christ for more than a hundred years. Every section of the book centers on a single trait of God, such as His endlessness, grace, kindness, and more. The Knowledge of the Holy is probably among the most theologically abundant and easy to read Christian devotionals that have been published. Thus, it shows the readers the different ways to refresh their prayer life, conduct better meditations, get a better grasp of God, and feel His presence every single day.

Set Free to Live Free: Through the 7 Lies Women Tell Themselves by Saundra Dalton-Smith, M.D.

The first edition of Saundra Dalton-Smith’s Set Free to Live Free: Through the 7 Lies Women Tell Themselves was published in 2011. In this book, the author presents the methods to break bonds with the seven mental ties that keep and consumes your happiness. These mental ties often include the following: trying hard to be perfect, comparing oneself to other people, and showing an all-or-nothing trait. With the remarkable stories and encouraging pieces in this book, Dalton-Smith motivates the readers to be spontaneous, genuine, healthy, and harmonious in terms of living life.

Live No Lies: Recognize and Resist the Three Enemies That Sabotage Your Peace by John Mark Comer

Live No Lies: Recognize and Resist the Three Enemies That Sabotage Your Peace by John Mark Comer is a bestselling book that was published by WaterBrook in 2021. It is a thought-provoking and practical work that has mixed spiritual formation along with cultural realizations. This book also discusses particular ancient information for saints of the Way and interprets the three foes for the present era, along with secularism and perfection.

The Role of Ideas in Achieving a Full Life

Ideas and concepts govern everything we do in this life, but only genuinely righteous and powerful can give us a life of meaning and true happiness. There are principles that govern life on Earth. All these are articulated and expressed in ideas or sets of ideas from physics to chemistry and biology. As for humans and human activity, everything we do revolves on ideas.

Without ideas, survival would not be possible. Without ideas, civilizations would not exist. Without ideas, there is no progress. Ideas made it possible to invent laws and commandments, communication, literature, and other concepts governing our lives and society. Ideas evolve just like human experience and time.

Today, ideas have become complex and, at times, improving basic concepts and philosophies, giving rise to other modern ideas. Ideas have enslaved generations, and in the modern era, ideas have become a commodity as well. Such is the power of ideas over our daily lives. But how do powerful ideas help us attain meaningful and prosperous lives?

The ideas we conceive and nurture become realities. Therefore, if we want to live a happier and meaningful life, we must first envision it in our minds.

Colossians: Verse by Verse is a book by Dr. Jack Hetzel, and in the book, he explains that every reality that we make comes from our visions, empowered by ideas we conceive. Every single thing begins with an idea, and we become what we imagine or envision. This fundamental relationship between ideas and actions is affirmed by psychologists, philosophers, scientists, and even those who study religion.

And while ideas will constantly be subjected to tangible factors and other elements, they will always persevere to become a reality. Inventions begin with a hypothesis based on an idea before it is subjected to experiment processes, evaluation, and eventually into an invention or product.

Our lives go through the same narrative arc. We live and then die, but each undergoes various processes, journeys, experiments, and challenges. How we fill in the years of our existence depends mainly on the ideas we encounter and embrace. If we want to live happy, successful, and meaningful lives, we must embrace and nurture ideas that will propel us to those realities.

Ideas that are grounded in God’s truth and righteousness are not only feasible but also empower us to live less complicated lives.

The path to living a full and meaningful life has to go through all four zones of existence: comfort zone, fear zone, learning zone, and growth zone. And in all these stages or zones, ideas play a vital role in navigating from one to the next. But that is just one aspect or category of living a full life and meaningful life. Aside from taking calculated risks, other aspects include:

  • Knowing your priorities.
  • Living in the moment.
  • Being kind to others.
  • Staying firm and true to your values.
  • Keeping an open mind.
  • Taking actions for the ideas thatyoutruly want to execute.

These general ideas are all grounded in righteousness and positivity.

Going back to Dr. Jack Hetzel, he explains that we must align and base our ideas on the Almighty Father’s dynamic truth to understand and validate the correctness of our ideas fully. This makes sense because the Lord’s truth and righteousness are present to guide us in attaining and enjoying a moral and blessed life, one that is free from actions that may lead us to suffer, regret, and be lonely.

Ideas that are grounded on moral truths are the ones that genuinely empower us as well as others to be responsible, kind-hearted, and happy human beings. It is easier to go through life if we are free of any unnecessary burden, contented, and free from anxiety, depression, and hatred.

Coming into this world, we are presented with existing concepts that will guide us in attaining a happy and contented life. There are principles, concepts, scriptures, commandments, and other preconceived ideas. All we have to decide is whether we choose to embrace these noble ideas or live the opposite way. In the end, whatever ideas we choose will determine our actions and, eventually, the kind of life we live.

Must-read Memoirs about Struggles and New Beginnings

As you set your sail through life, there are different storms that will come your way. These hurricanes can either bring you down or push you up. The thing with all the uncertainties and hindrances is that they exist to keep you going and make you appreciate your hard work. But, while you journey towards those moments, you might not realize their value given the complexity and tension of the situations. Regardless of your struggles, one thing is for sure, the sun will rise up again, and you will wake up to a new beginning.

There are many who have experienced falling down and standing up. Some of them braved to share their personal experiences to express, unload, and inspire. Thus, listed below are the best memoirs that will teach you about struggles, hope, and starting new.

My Alcoholic, My Love: My Love and Loss of An Alcoholic Husband by Margaret Moschak

My Alcoholic, My Love: My Love and Loss of An Alcoholic Husband by Margaret Moschak is a book that chronicles the author’s married life. Moschak was dealing with an alcoholic spouse. Their happy marriage went downhill after her husband suffered from alcoholism and was in denial for years. But, she fought her way up so she and her kids could live a better life and save themselves from the alcoholic’s impacts on their lives. It was not an easy journey, but according to Margaret: “I am impaled by my alcoholic and must move on. I realized I could not live with him but had to move to another city where he could not be in my life easily.”

Languages of Loss: A Psychotherapist’s Journey Through Grief by Sasha Bates

In 2020, Yellow Kite published the book titled Languages of Loss: A Psychotherapist’s Journey Through Grief penned by psychotherapist, journalist, and former documentary filmmaker Sasha Bates.  This book was written after the author’s husband died, and it showcases an essential and long-overdue talk about losing someone and dying. It aims to teach people that everybody has varying experiences when it comes to grief. However, gaining more understanding about the subject and learning a new vocabulary while not automatically easing it can alleviate the solitary feeling and allow you to assess what you’ve been through and how far you’ve come.

In Search of Silence by Poorna Bell

This book narrates the story of the widow Poorna Bell and how she dealt with the loss of her husband, who died through suicide after fighting addiction and depression. Given her atypical situation, a bunch of questions comes to her mind, and most of them center on happiness, love, sadness, and saving. After quite some time of reconstructing her life, she starts to look into stuff endemic in the society to assess the reasons why people depend on other individuals to fix their inner issues. Thus, In Search of Silence is a book that acknowledges the echo chamber that people discover in them when it comes to the things that consist a successful and satisfactory life.

Life in Pieces by Dawn O’porter

Dawn O’porter’s Sunday Times bestselling book titled Life in Pieces was published by Harper Collins in 2020. It is a bold, raw, and humorous diary of the author during one of the toughest times that the world has gone through. The book narrates the life of the author as she reflects on different things in life during the lockdown, including grief, parenting, spirituality, identity, and more. It also talks about controllable and uncontrollable things. According to the book, when everything seems to come to pieces, there will always be a way to put them back together. 

Coming Undone: A Memoir by Terri White

Canongate Books published Terri White’s memoir titled Coming Undone in 2020. For others, White seemed to be living the life that many wanted, such as residing in the Empire State and having a competitive job in a major magazine. But, little did everyone know, Terri was in a battle. She was fighting childhood traumas and mental health crises. Thus, this book narrates the author’s experiences, from her darkest moments to the time she realized and decided to slowly pull herself together and stand up again.

Keys in Achieving Success in Life

People go through different stages of development. As they journey through life, they will encounter multiple phases and events that can either make or break them. There will also be several paths that will open and various opportunities that will knock on your doors. Along with those changes, hindrances and struggles are also present. But, there will always be that particular moment and road that will bring you to success.

The little and grand victories you have attained are definitely among the reasons you continue pursuing the path you’ve chosen, regardless of how many times you have fallen. So, how does it arrive at this particular state? To answer the question, here are the keys to a successful life that you should take into consideration:

Be teachable always

Being open to learning and constructive criticism is a quality that many are trying to develop. When you are teachable, you know how to recognize your skills and talents. It will also help you identify your strengths and weaknesses, which is good because you will know what to improve and what to maximize. Most importantly, every step you take towards success can become a learning experience that will further strengthen you until you become tougher and more eager to aim higher.

Don’t be too hard on yourself

Sometimes trying too hard can be the reason for your downfall. Thus, taking one step at a time is definitely the key to conquering greater heights. Always remember to savor the moment because they are part of your growth and development.  If you feel like you’ll fall short and need guidance, there are many means to help you with your journey. Among them is the book Vision: Going to the Next Level, which will surely inspire you along with the author Virgil Revish biography.

Establish you goals

Setting your targets and objectives before you start your journey increases your drive to conquer each day. Your aspirations also serve as the compass that will direct you to success. Why? It’s because they help in choosing the best direction to take, clearing your focus, making good decisions, and boosting your motivation. At the end of the day, you will be thankful for the goals that you’ve set and be more satisfied with what you have accomplished.

Learn to communicate

In life, knowing how to communicate well is essential to acquiring success. There are many things you will surely come across and stumble upon; thus, it is vital that you know how to connect, speak up, negotiate, and listen. This is one way to create great relationships with others, build teamwork, and live in a more harmonious society. Hence, you will become more enthusiastic, gain more knowledge, obtain a bunch of tips, work well with others, resolve conflicts, attain your dreams, and be one step closer to success.

Act with determination and passion

Your persistence and attitude will be among the things that will fuel you to move forward and grow. Choosing a path and making decisions is not easy, especially when you reach the middle of the road and stumble on many hindrances. Sometimes your judgment becomes clouded, and your passion starts to dull. But, when you let your determination take over you, passion, drive, and other vital aspects will reignite. A persistent and passionate person will never quit no matter how hard things get until he reaches the top of the ladder with a head held high.

Display confidence and character

Self-esteem and character are two different things; but, when you combine and use them together, motivation, power, and strength will rise within you. With confidence, you will be more prepared and courageous in facing life’s difficulties, grabbing opportunities, and trying new things. Added with your character, your genuineness and sincerity will be appreciated by many. As a result, people will be happy to support, offer, and help you. Apart from that, your booming confidence and amazing character will be the elements that will bring your closer to your goals, drive you to pursue your journey, and make you successfully finish the race.

Setting your sail and navigating life to be successful can be daunting in this competitive and fast-paced life. But, that doesn’t mean that there are no ways to make your voyage better and storm-proof. You have to be prepared and strong-willed no matter what stage you’re in life and hard it becomes.

Forms of Christian Meditation You Should Know

Christianity has become the largest religion in the world that already has several denominations and sects. The Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant Churches are the three main divisions of Christianity. Given its vastness, profoundness, and diversity, the Christian family has come up with different practices and traditions based on the Word of God, the Holy Scripture, and Christianity as a whole. These acts and observances are created to further strengthen the relationship of Christians to the Lord and be reminded of the teachings of God.

Christian meditation, moreover, is among the practices that members of the Christian community still conduct today. It refers to a type of prayer done by many to become aware of and reflect upon His revelations. In other words, it is the activity in which Christians thoroughly concentrate on certain passages from the Holy Bible and deliberate the gist of each thought in the context of His love.

Meditation is truly one of the religious practices that are widely carried out today. Luckily, there are many mediums that can help the Christian family on their meditation journey, such as the literature. On that note, Stations of the Risen Christ: Resurrection Meditations showcases the meditation on specific Scriptural passages and Stations of the Cross of Christ on Heelan’s book.

When it comes to meditation, specifically Christian meditation, there are indeed different ways and forms to do it — like the ones below:

Scripture Meditation

It is among the infamous kinds of Christian meditation and probably the oldest one. Meditating on the Scripture is discovered in the Old Testament, specifically the book of Psalms. The Lord wants his children to meditate on His words for them to follow Him. As His people obey His commands, He will shower them with grace. Most of the Psalm verses encourage you to meditate solemnly on God’s love, mercy, miracles, and other defining aspects so that you can develop a better understanding of His ways and plans.

There is no established number of verses for you to meditate on. Thus, it depends on you on how many passages you can read and ponder. All you have to do is pray before choosing, reading, and reflecting on the particular passages. You should also focus on His laws and commandments, absorb the message by heart, and develop ways to apply them as you live each day. To conclude your meditation, a genuine prayer must be done.

Responsive Meditation

Although there were some concerns about this type of meditation, given that it is technically a prayer, there are ways to make this form a complete and better practice. Hence, there are other kinds of practices that are mixed with a simple prayer. After you read and internalize on the word of God or his attributes, a response must be made. The reply can be in the form of a conscious decision or option to turn your life around or a prayerful answer to Him.

Responsive meditation encourages you to become proactive and inquisitive, for its starts with a secure Christian meditation. It ends with praising, thanking, and adoring His throne — with multiple practices in between, such as realizations, requests, confession, and prayer.

Meditation on God’s Character

God has various attributes that are evident and displayed throughout the Holy Bible. And because of that, meditating on the character of the Lord was developed. In this practice, you have to always start by praying and pick a verse in the Bible or a characteristic of God.

For example, you have chosen Psalm 145:8-9 that states, “The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.” Either you read it silently or speak the verses out. Afterward, you contemplate on them, concentrate on God, and worship him. Like all other meditation practices, always conclude with a prayer.

Contemplative Reading

Contemplative Reading is deemed as almost identical to Scriptural Meditation. It entails reading a particular passage of the Holy Bible and reflecting on the chosen verses. But, it is more particular to the words than the meaning. Hence, contemplative Reading focuses more on the ideas on the scriptural passages to fully uncover God’s love on the entire Bible as a whole. It is the best practice to execute for those who find it difficult to recognize His love and mercy in life and the world.

Benefits of Reading Christian Self-help Books

Christian self-help is a subgenre that belongs to Christian literature. Works under this category possess a blend of elements found in both self-help and Christian books, like the Christian self-help books by Dr. Sharon. The common goal of these writings is to encourage readers to aspire for different things — such as growth, peace, and healing, with the help of various Christian teachings and themes. Moreover, it often features a particular aspect of Christianity along with other reliable references to strengthen its central messages.

There are many things in life that can affect people’s lives, especially those that are part of the Christian community. The struggles and adversities might break them, which leads them to look for several ways to look for answers, alleviate the pain, heal the trauma, obtain growth, and achieve spiritual development. Luckily, Christian self-help books can be one of their support systems during these times. But, what could be the benefits of reading these kinds of books? Listed below are the best perks that you should know.

Reflect on your past actions

People change over time. The person you were years ago might not be the same individual you are today. And, it cannot be denied that you have made decisions and actions in the past that you have regretted doing. By reading through some Christian self-help books, you can better understand how much you can learn, improve, and apply in this lifetime. You can start to accept that the things you’ve done may not be altered anymore, but you can still choose a better path with God’s guidance and through His ways in both the present and future. Thus, acceptance, awareness, and guidance will gradually come to you.

Strengthen your faith in Him

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6

There are moments that can definitely shake your ship and challenge your voyage; and, your faith is among the things that are affected by the waves of life. Surprisingly, writings in Christian self-help always know what to say. Although there are different things one can do to strengthen his faith, books just have a unique way of instilling lessons, advice, and reminders that can greatly encourage and make you realize the essence of faith. Whether it is the toughest situation or the calmest one, you can see how your faith in Him slowly works its way to keep you on your feet with your heart strong and your head held high.

Understand complex situations

Life is full of complications that can either make or break your life. These complexities may come in different times and forms, but one thing is for sure, God will always be there to watch, guide, and help you. Oftentimes, your views and judgment tend to be clouded, but there are many mediums that can help you regain clarity and realizations amid your darkest hours — and books are among those.

Many self-help books in Christian literature tackle a wide array of issues and provide great information on how you can obtain a better understanding, find new ways, develop a sense of purpose, put your faith in Him, and enjoy life regardless of its ups and downs. Those writings will remind you that challenges and complexities are part of life and His plans to make you tougher and stronger.

See the bigger picture

With everything that you have been through and dealt with, sometimes it is hard to see the bigger picture in each situation. But, Christian self-help books are here to help you develop a better mindset, greater perspective, and sounder judgment.

No matter what path you choose to take and what things hinder your progress, there are many things that these Christian books can teach you, such as love, faith, relationships, goals, inspiration, and spirituality. Thus, no matter what circumstances you encounter, you will be more open to rooms for improvement, opportunities to grow, a chance to be a better follower of God, and a whole lot more. You can start to see life from a new angle and view things with a broader and growth mindset.

Captivating Books under Christian Literature

In the literary world, there are several book genres that aim to help both readers and writers pick a certain kind of literature to work within or delve into.  Christian literature is among the major genres that house thousands of books possessing features of either fiction or nonfiction. Over time, the said category has evolved and gave light to many subgenres, such as Bible fiction, Christian poetry, Christian devotional, Christian allegory, Christian nonfiction, and more.

Moreover, works under Christian literature basically tackle themes and express views on Christianity, linking those to real-world situations and other significant factors. If these kinds of books interest you, then here are some great titles that you shouldn’t miss reading.

Heart-Ease: The Beautiful Truth by Lynn Roberson

Heart-Ease: The Beautiful Truth by Lynn Roberson was published in 2020 by Rustik Haws. This book gives a ray of hope for those weary spirits and provides answers to questions concerning the term “soul-weary.” Furthermore, it talks about how people take different roads but end up sharing the same heartbreaks and wounds that need some moment to mend. People often follow a path that exhausts their souls, but with God, they can find the way back home, soothe their hearts, and rest their spirits. Thus, this book uncovers the goodness of the Lord and how putting one’s faith in Him is the start to acquire peace of mind, calmness, and rest.  

Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane C. Ortlund

This Amazon bestselling book in Christian discipleship is authored by Dane C. Ortlund. Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers implies that Christians often feel that Christ is constantly disheartened and discouraged of them. It also talks about how Jesus seems to be on the verge of giving up on them. All members of the Christian family recognize what He has done for them, but what about Jesus? Does anyone know his real identity, as well as his feelings toward his disciples regardless of the sins and mistakes that they’ve committed? Gentle and Lowly reflects on Christ’s words, looking thoroughly into different passages of the Bible that talk about His love for sinners and inspiring His followers as they set sail toward heaven.

The Case for Heaven: A Journalist Investigates Evidence for Life After Death by Lee Strobel

Lee Strobel’s The Case for Heaven is recognized as the #1 new release in Christian Salvation Theory in Amazon. Moreover, the bestselling author tackles the afterlife by interviewing respected and credible figures about the shreds of evidence of life after death—several aggravating questions revolving around death, heaven, hell, and more. Lee Strobel provides enthralling reasons why dying doesn’t end an individual’s existence; instead, it is a transition to an interesting realm that’s yet to come. He also tackles the belief that souls start a new life after death, that there is the salvation of all spirit and exclusivity proclamations of Christ.

God Gave Us You by Lisa Tawn Bergren

God Gave Us You by Lisa Tawn Bergren and illustrated by Laura J. Bryant is not your typical Christian literature book, for it is a story for kids perfect to read during bedtime and naptime. The illustrated edition was published in 2011 by WaterBrook. It gives a significant chance to help kids gradually build their confidence and give assurance to everyone that they are, indeed, loved, important, and cherished gifts from God. The story centers on a mother bear and her cub. She slowly and lovingly makes the little one understand a significant message that every parent wants their kids to hear and comprehend, which is: “We wanted you very, very much, and we are so very glad because—God gave us you.”

The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism by Timothy Keller

The bestselling Christian author Timothy Keller penned the remarkable book titled The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism. In this book, he utilizes different aspects, such as literature, reasoning, philosophy, and more, to elaborate the how putting faith in a Christian God is logical and rational. Keller provides a great avenue for the genuine followers of God so they can standstill from the counterblasts to religion made by the Age of Skepticism.

Human Emotions Evoked by Reading Poems

Poetry often starts with feelings and ends with a deep lesson about life and human nature. As a reader, you have probably experienced being moved, inspired, and impacted by a poem. Thus, according to Study.com, poetry is when a feeling has discovered its concept, and the idea has discovered words.

There are different matters that poets often consider when writing, such as self-expression, experience, and the likes. From that, poets surprisingly create masterpieces that build an emotional connection to the readers on their own. Somehow, it seems like poetry knows how to connect to its readers even without realizing or intending it in the first place.

The great choice of words, build-up of imagery, usage of figurative language, and other remaining factors are the primary sources of emotion that can contribute to the mood of the work that can appeal to the readers. Hence, the following are some of the emotions evoked by poetry that has already been felt by many:

Love

If you are an avid reader of poems, you probably have observed that love is the most commonly depicted emotion. The reason behind it is that many can relate to it — not just on romantic affection but also on the different types of love. For example, Poetry in Motion Quattlbaum book about life makes you fall in love with the idea of expressing oneself through life.

Thus, self-love and inspiration can emerge from this book. There are also other books that can evoke other kinds of love, such as mother’s love in Trini: My Life of Poems, love for self and adventure Love Her Wild, etc.

Compassion

Compassion is linked to both empathy and sympathy. It is the emotional response that generates a strong feeling to help others. Upon reading several poems, you tend to witness the experiences of the poet, recognize people’s struggles, be aware of the issues in society, appreciate life, and more. From all these aspects, awareness and sensitivity to other people’s battles and experiences spring up. Thus, you start to become compassionate.

Sadness

In this lifetime, sadness is one of the most common emotions. There are many aspects that can trigger it, leading people to feel disappointed, hopeless, disinterested, down, and among others. Given that poetry also highlights human experience, readers start to relate to the emotion and mood implied by the text during or after the reading process.

What makes the emotional connection stronger is the way the piece is written and the message is hidden. For example, the persona is deeply grieving, but the work doesn’t directly tell you they are; instead, it walks you through their experience, thoughts, and feelings. As a result, you become affected by the text, making you feel the same emotion and look back on the times that you were in the same situation.

Hatred

With the raw emotions and experiences captured by poetry, readers become more invested in reading them. There are poems that contain different messages, but most of these points are either based on real events or inspired by a certain thought, person, object, and the likes. There are also works that are written with ravaging feelings that radiate to the readers. For example, a persona is narrating her years of living with abusive parents.

As a reader, hatred towards the abusers starts to brew within your while compassion for the persona arises. Moreover, there are definitely various works that can make you feel hate for a person, place, memory, and object. And, when you experience that emotion while reading, that’s when you can say that a poem is effective.

Pain

You probably have observed that pain seems like a constant variable in most poems. What could be the reason behind it? Pain has been felt by many, whether physically or emotionally. Thus, there are many poems that convey profound messages relating. With multiple works that depict pain with the help of figurative language and other elements, readers gradually connect with the text and recognize the familiar emotion. Hence, they become moved by the piece, look back on their painful experience, gain appreciation from the pain that they’ve gone through, or generate other intense emotions relating to it.

Outstanding Nonfiction Authors You Should Know

You probably have heard about the term “nonfiction,” especially if you are someone who loves to read. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the aforementioned word as a “writing or cinema that is about facts and real events. Hence, works under this genre are deemed to be factual and true, which is definitely in contrast to the popular literary genre that put your imagination to work called fiction.  What makes readers get drawn into nonfiction is its ability to present history, give instructions, provide commentary, and more.

There are millions of books that are housed in nonfiction. Most of them are split into different subcategories, which are biographies, travelogues, self-help, journals, memoirs, textbooks, and more. With the great variety that this genre offers, there are many who prefer to write for it in order to tell a story, express a thought, expound a concept and the likes. That said, listed below are the best nonfiction authors that you should know.

Carol Wilson-Mack

Carol Wilson-Mack is the author of the book Patchwork: Conversation Between Generations, a book that showcases the stories of the women in South Carolina around 1939-1959. She obtained her MA in Communication Arts from the New York Institute of Technology. Apart from that, she is also a registered professional nurse. Her great credentials and experiences in the different fields allow her to work as a teacher in Health Care Industry with a concentration on staff education and as an author of multiple-stage scripts and screenplays. Carol is also a graduate of Long Ridge Writers Group. She also earned a Doctorate in Divinity, which developed her inspirational script writing skills.

Judith Wright Favor

Judith Wright Favor is not your ordinary author, for she is also a spiritual counselor, educator, and pilot. In 1970, she participated in the Writer’s Flick after challenging Richard Back to allow women in the all-men (book titled) Jonathan Livingston Seagull. Moreover, Judith is strongly linked with spiritual seekers for over half a century by guiding individuals in writing for optimistic change amidst the tough times. She is also a firm advocate for devoted approaches when it comes to faith and finance.  As an author, Judith has penned several amazing books, which are Silent Voices, The Edgefielders: Tales of a Poor Farm Great-Grandmother, Spirit Awakening: A Book of Practices, The Beacons of Larkin Street, Friending Rosie: Respect on Death Row, Sabbath Economics: A Spiritual Guide to Linking Love with Money, and more.

Aura McClain

As you can observe in her book titled Happiness in Quantum Leaps, Aura McClain is an author and a certified professional life coach. Thus, she is an expert when it comes to healing and guiding individuals when it comes to spiritual, emotional, and relationship concerns. McClain has helped multiple people by utilizing her skills as a life coach. These individuals include young adults with doubts and low self-esteem, a soldier with PTSD, and more. Moreover, Aura was also the former president and part of the Orange County Youth Motivation Task Force, part of the boards of two biotech businesses, and an aerospace engineer.

Mike Honeycutt

Travelogues are definitely fun and interesting to read because they make readers more encouraged to go for an adventure. Mike Honeycutt is a nonfiction author who wrote two remarkable books that center on traveling and experiencing the wild, which are World of Hunting and Fishing and Into the Wild. He personally takes joy in exploring one place to another all around the globe to discover unique trophies and amazing sceneries. As of the moment, he resides in remote South-Central Missouri close to the national forest together with his two adorable pets, a dog and a cat.

Scott Kleiner

The Cincinnati, Ohio-born author Scott Kleiner penned the impressive book titled Taking History of Science Really Seriously. His impressive educational and career background has greatly helped him in writing a reliable and outstanding book. In 1960, he earned his bachelor’s degree in physics at Williams College. After a year, he pursued and obtained his master’s degree from the University of Chicago; and also got his Ph.D. in the same institution seven years after. Scott then became an instructor at Sweet Briar and assistant professor at the University of Georgia, where he was promoted and worked until this day.

Nonfiction Page Turners You Should Check Out

In reading, it is all about preference. You may know some bookworms who are into fiction, you may see readers that are hooked by nonfiction, or you may have met bibliophiles that love reading both genres. There are really no rules for reading. But, what you should know are the major literary genres, which are nonfiction, fiction, prose, and poetry, to help you sort and pick the book that fits your liking.

Speaking of nonfiction, it is the genre that features millions of books that is either chronicle or a representation of a topic that is introduced as a fact. There are many subgenres under nonfiction; these include but are not limited to memoirs, travelogues, self-help books, biographies, textbooks, and more. So, if you are interested in reading nonfiction, listed below are the page turners to check out that will surely give you a meaningful reading experience.

Sabbath Economics: A Spiritual Guide to Linking Love with Money by Judith Favor

Sabbath Economics: A Spiritual Guide Linking Love and Money is an inspiring book penned by Judith Favor. The author utilizes her personal account on handling finances and her research of money to offer a positive and creative perspective stemming from her faith. Moreover, this book guides the readers on transforming their lives by helping them get a better grasp on the realm of money and spirituality. This is the perfect read for those who are finding it difficult to make ends meet financially, having enough or more resources to live comfortably, belonging to a nicely organized religious tradition, and partially organized group of meditators.

What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey

The first edition of Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey’s book titled What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing was recently published in April 2021 by Flatiron Books. The authors remarkably evaluate the impact of trauma on the developing mind and tackle the emotional and biological alterations and adaptations that it makes. The conversational tone of the book also helps set the mood and allow the readers to breathe freely while understanding how different traumatic events can affect the lives of everyone and how recognizing its effects can slowly raise awareness to people.

Well, This Is Exhausting: Essays by Sophia Benoit

This newly released book and instant bestseller was authored by Sophia Benoit. Well, This is Exhausting: Essays discusses the true meaning behind caring a lot and trying too much. Benoit allows the readers to get to know more about her by sharing some fragments of her life from her formative years until the moment that she realizes that it’s fine if you take it slowly and not pressure yourself by trying so hard. After the realization, Sophia begins to take a step back and recalibrated her ways, pace, and perception. Thus, she learned the meaning of becoming a feminist, loving her voice, and knowing the ideal moment to lend her ears to others.

The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet by John Green

Bestselling YA fiction author John Green has released the signed edition of his nonfiction book titled The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet last May 2021. Like all other Green books, it is also hailed as a bestseller. Moreover, the book is a collection of essays adapted and elaborated from his popular podcast. It is an insightful discovery of the journeys that people established and an unironic commemoration of falling in love with the planet.

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie is a promising self-help book that was published in October 1998 by Pocket Books. It has already sold millions of copies worldwide and has remained to be among the bestselling books of its genre. This book will teach the readers the different methods to make others be fond of you, a dozen of ways to win individuals to your mindset, and several means of changing people without triggering resentment. Thus, this bestselling book by Carnegie has helped millions of readers to achieve success in both their career and personal lives.

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