Inspiring Page - 10 Inspiring Books To Read in 2018 - that are NOT Chicken Soup for the Soul. Although they vary in subject, these books are all inspirational that might help you overcome the hump when you need a little encouragement.
#1. Backwards and in Heels - by Alicia Malone
Women always face a tough struggle in Hollywood. Alicia Malone explains in detail the challenges facing women, especially during the Golden Age, and also how they apply this system to their advantage. Not only will you be inspired by the stories that Malone describes - you will also be spared the trivia of Hollywood that you can uncover during your next journey to make things trivial.
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#2. The Art of Asking: "How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help" - by Amanda Palmer
Amanda Palmer seemed utterly fearless. She is a singer and artist known for pulling wild action, like posing in a wedding dress in central New York, motionless, for hours. Even if being in public does not frighten her, simple actions ask for help doing so. This book tracks her journey into being comfortable with vulnerability, and is comfortable with help.
#3. Invisible Cities - by Italo Calvino
Invisible Cities consists of conversations between Kublai Khan, the unexpected emperor of wealth, and Marco Polo, an Italian explorer who explores the world and sees unbelievable sights before moving on to the next destination. In alluring language, Marco tells Kublai about the cities he passes. The unlikely city In Adelma, the only face you see is the face of your lost loved ones. Zobeide is full of dead ends. Each city will get you to reinterpret the world around you. You will emerge from this fresh and glittering book like one who sees a great miracle, and in this case, it is only constructed of words.
#4. Better Than Before - by Gretchen Rubin
You know what's as strong as licking your elbow? Actually sticking to new habits. But do not be afraid anymore. In the follow-up to this Happiness Project, where Rubin explores how we can step out of wondering, endlessly, whether we are happy or not, Rubin will heal your misery habits. She will teach you how to choose a new self-improvement project, and keep picking it every day.
#5. Gift from the Sea - by Anne Morrow Lindbergh
As she sits down to write this rare oral book, Lindbergh is already the mother of five and a professional writer. A trip to the beach inspired her to write his thoughts about the life of writing, the good life, and the life of a woman. This is a book you can look over and over again, especially if the beach setting triggers introspection battles for you as well.
#6. Option B: Advice for Grieving - by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant
When her beloved husband, David Goldberg, died suddenly on a family vacation, Sheryl Sandberg experienced a feeling like being in "emptiness". This book, written with psychologist Adam Grant, tracks Sandberg's journey out of the void. This is the manual for endurance. If you're having trouble, the lessons in Option B will live up to you.
#7. Humans of New York - by Brandon Stanton
You do not have to look exclusively toward public figures and protagonists for inspiration. You can also be inspired by strangers, crowds of people you pass by on the street and never have a chance to talk to. Brandon Stanton is just ordinary listening to strangers, and not just people in New York. It serves as a tear-eyed and coffee table book.
#8. All These Wonders: True Stories About Facing the Unknown - edited by Catherine Burns
Moth is a collective story telling around the world that gives an opportunity for ordinary people to tell a ten minute story to a live audience. Weekly podcasts Moths give you the opportunity to hear stories told directly. But if the book is more your thing, then this collection of stories will make you cry, excited, and inspired just like podcasts.
#9. The Power of Myth - by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers
Prepare to think of the world, and your place in it, in an entirely new light. For the mythologist Joseph Campbell, all the world's civilizations are linked together by seeking the same gaping question about human experience. In this extended and transcribed interview, Campbell spoke to journalist Bill Moyers about how we all underwent a great mythological pattern. There is a hero journey in all of us.
#10. Hope in the Dark - by Rebecca Solnit
This slender book, which explores the historic moments in which activism has won in difficult times, was first published in 2004. In 2016, widely considered the beginning of another dark time, the book was re-published. Solnit's message of hope deeply touched the reader in the same way as it did more than a decade ago.
Our hope, these 10 inspiring books can really inspire you in living the life of 2018 and in the years to come.
#1. Backwards and in Heels - by Alicia Malone
Women always face a tough struggle in Hollywood. Alicia Malone explains in detail the challenges facing women, especially during the Golden Age, and also how they apply this system to their advantage. Not only will you be inspired by the stories that Malone describes - you will also be spared the trivia of Hollywood that you can uncover during your next journey to make things trivial.
#2. The Art of Asking: "How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help" - by Amanda Palmer
Amanda Palmer seemed utterly fearless. She is a singer and artist known for pulling wild action, like posing in a wedding dress in central New York, motionless, for hours. Even if being in public does not frighten her, simple actions ask for help doing so. This book tracks her journey into being comfortable with vulnerability, and is comfortable with help.
#3. Invisible Cities - by Italo Calvino
Invisible Cities consists of conversations between Kublai Khan, the unexpected emperor of wealth, and Marco Polo, an Italian explorer who explores the world and sees unbelievable sights before moving on to the next destination. In alluring language, Marco tells Kublai about the cities he passes. The unlikely city In Adelma, the only face you see is the face of your lost loved ones. Zobeide is full of dead ends. Each city will get you to reinterpret the world around you. You will emerge from this fresh and glittering book like one who sees a great miracle, and in this case, it is only constructed of words.
#4. Better Than Before - by Gretchen Rubin
You know what's as strong as licking your elbow? Actually sticking to new habits. But do not be afraid anymore. In the follow-up to this Happiness Project, where Rubin explores how we can step out of wondering, endlessly, whether we are happy or not, Rubin will heal your misery habits. She will teach you how to choose a new self-improvement project, and keep picking it every day.
#5. Gift from the Sea - by Anne Morrow Lindbergh
As she sits down to write this rare oral book, Lindbergh is already the mother of five and a professional writer. A trip to the beach inspired her to write his thoughts about the life of writing, the good life, and the life of a woman. This is a book you can look over and over again, especially if the beach setting triggers introspection battles for you as well.
#6. Option B: Advice for Grieving - by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant
When her beloved husband, David Goldberg, died suddenly on a family vacation, Sheryl Sandberg experienced a feeling like being in "emptiness". This book, written with psychologist Adam Grant, tracks Sandberg's journey out of the void. This is the manual for endurance. If you're having trouble, the lessons in Option B will live up to you.
#7. Humans of New York - by Brandon Stanton
You do not have to look exclusively toward public figures and protagonists for inspiration. You can also be inspired by strangers, crowds of people you pass by on the street and never have a chance to talk to. Brandon Stanton is just ordinary listening to strangers, and not just people in New York. It serves as a tear-eyed and coffee table book.
#8. All These Wonders: True Stories About Facing the Unknown - edited by Catherine Burns
Moth is a collective story telling around the world that gives an opportunity for ordinary people to tell a ten minute story to a live audience. Weekly podcasts Moths give you the opportunity to hear stories told directly. But if the book is more your thing, then this collection of stories will make you cry, excited, and inspired just like podcasts.
#9. The Power of Myth - by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers
Prepare to think of the world, and your place in it, in an entirely new light. For the mythologist Joseph Campbell, all the world's civilizations are linked together by seeking the same gaping question about human experience. In this extended and transcribed interview, Campbell spoke to journalist Bill Moyers about how we all underwent a great mythological pattern. There is a hero journey in all of us.
#10. Hope in the Dark - by Rebecca Solnit
This slender book, which explores the historic moments in which activism has won in difficult times, was first published in 2004. In 2016, widely considered the beginning of another dark time, the book was re-published. Solnit's message of hope deeply touched the reader in the same way as it did more than a decade ago.
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Our hope, these 10 inspiring books can really inspire you in living the life of 2018 and in the years to come.
