The Top 5 Books That Changed My Life

Books are everything to me. I really haven’t been reading enough. Now when I say enough, its just an amount that edifies, entertains and enlightens me personally. I recently received my copy of  “Becoming” by Michelle Obama. When I held this book in my hand, and opened it up to the forward page, I knew that I was in for a major treat. It’s one of those life changing reads that I love and long for.

I haven’t read the entire book as of the writing of this post, but all I can say is it doesn’t disappoint. I know for sure that with all the rave reviews, it won’t take any coaxing on my part to get you guys to pick up a copy. Actually at this point in the game, most of you have already read it more than once..lol.

What I would like to do is share with you guys five books that changed my life. Some of these books did more then entertain me. They actually made me feel like I’d been transported in time. Some fed my soul beyond measure, and others enlightened me in ways that I never could’ve imagined.

The cool part about these literary gems, is that I actually read a couple of them for the first time back in college. I continue to revisit these titles time and time again…yeah they’re that darn good. So without further ado, lets get into the list.

1. The Bible – First up we have the greatest book of all time. The bible is filled with what has been coined as “Good Orderly Directon”. It not only contains the history of Jesus Christ, but also every possible life story that you can ever imagine. There are tales of love, lost, triumph, wisdom, evil and angelic beings. Its chock full of all we need as humans beings to live the life that God intended for us to live. Bonus: If you’re anything like me, you have multiple bibles, and multiple versions. The Word In Life Study Bible (NKJV) is like no other. It connects the people, places and issues in scripture, right to our lives today. There’s graphics and features that bring the bible to life, making it more relevant than ever.
2. The Alchemist –  Is actually the very first book (outside of the bible) that changed how I viewed life. Its one of those books that I can read over and over, and I have. I can read it a hundred times, and each time learn something new about it, and life. It’s a tale that teaches, gives hope, and reminds us to be courageous, and follow our dreams. This book serves up a colorful depiction of what can happen when we allow our inner spirit to guide us.
3. Never Eat Alone –  Hands down one of the best social  books ever written. It lays out actionable advice on how to harness the power of good relationships..become a great networker, and build a career you’d  love.
4. Eat Pray Love – This awesome memoir chronicles the journey of Elizabeth Gilbert as she travels alone, around the world..looking for solace after a difficult divorce. It’ll leave you filled with excitement, and wanting more. How liberating would it be to cast caution to the wind and go on a year long trip to three far flung countries to find yourself? Well, Elizabeth does just that..in this page turner, that was later adapted into a movie for the big screen.
5. The Four Agreements – This amazing book  spent eight years on the New York Times best seller list, when it debuted in 1997. It sold over six million copies..as it shared four guiding principles to live by. I read the life changing words in this book at least once a year, and you will want to also.

These are just a tiny portion of my favorites..just a few that constantly stay in the forefront of my mind. These are the gems that stay in rotation. Since I plan on living my absolute best life in 2019, I’ll be getting back to doing what I’ve so loved since I was a small child. You’ll find me somewhere devouring the written word every chance that I get.

This year if your goal is to put down those devices and get more reading time in, start with any of the five best sellers above. I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.

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Until our next stylish encounter, as always loves…stay inspired.

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