BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS

Whether you’re an avid reader, you’re likely to have found yourself attempting to pick up a story at some point, especially if it belongs to the daunting genre of non-fiction. However, as scary as they might be, non-fiction books have unparalleled advantages in boosting your wisdom core. So, if you’re someone who’s struggling to find the right book to get into the genre, this list is for you. We’ve put together a series of manageable and satisfying titles to browse which will get you into the addiction of reading non-fiction books more frequently. Happy reading! P.S – they might just remake your energy.

1-Brief Answers to the Big Questions

By Stephen Hawking

Hawking’s famous book A Brief History of Time is one that we’ve all heard about – especially if you’re a fan of The Big Bang Theory. However, this lesser-known book is the perfect segue into non-fiction reading and pays a final homage to the brilliant physicist before his passing. This is a straightforward book to read because Hawking does not assume his audience to be astrophysicists or well-versed in science. Instead, he takes the reader step-by-step through whatever he is explaining and manages to convey his sense of humor, even while talking about something as serious as black holes. 

2-The Story of Philosophy

By Will Durant

From Plato to Nietzsche, this book will take you across the lives and contributions of all famous philosophers and introduce you to the revered subject of philosophy. If you’re remotely curious about philosophical ideas, this book promises to increase your thirst to learn more and sets the groundwork for more advanced non-fiction books on the subject. The great thing about this book is that with its accessible and introductory framework, you can expect to read it without the struggle of understanding complex ideas. Durant is renowned for his intellect and insights and doesn’t fail to impress his readers in this work either.

3-When Breath Becomes Air

By Paul Kalanithi

We’re sure you must have heard of this book when it made waves across social media for its profound writing. Although heart-wrenching, Paul Kalanithi’s book takes the concept of life and death and places it in the context of a timed existence. He writes about his own experience with stage IV lung cancer and how it changed his life as he knew it. What’s so emotionally intriguing about this book is that anyone could face similar circumstances on any given day, and it makes you realize how precious the gift of life is. If this doesn’t take you on an emotional rollercoaster, I don’t know what will!

4-Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption

By Laura Hillenbrand

If you’ve watched the 2014 film on Louis Zamperini, the US Olympic runner, you’ll understand why this phenomenal story is on our list. This book documents Zamperini’s struggle as he gets taken as a Japanese Prisoner of War. His emotional journey through life and his intense time as a POW makes this book a gripping non-fiction story, one that not only reaches out to your emotions, but also educates you about factual instances in World War 2. If you’re as much a fan of history as we are, this book will be the perfect choice for you!

5-Tuesdays with Morrie

By Mitch Albom

We’ve all had a mentor in our life who has helped us through tough times, whether it’s a friend, sibling, or professor. Mitch Albom writes about reconnecting with his professor, who’s struggling through a degenerative stage of ALS. The heartwarming conversations and lessons about living will teach you a thing or two about cherishing moments in the present and making the most of the things.