Welcome back! Today I am going to share with you a little piece of how books, in some way or another, have influenced my life.
First off, let me take you way back to when I was a small child growing up. Honestly more books were read to me than I had gone out of my way to read on my own time. So lets start there! The first book I was influenced by was "Love You Forever" by Robert Munsch. I feel the values of that short book have road with me throughout my life, it has taught me to respect those who care for me and it has also taught me that I must eventually take care of those who had once taken care of me. I definitely recommend it to anyone who plans on or has children. Link: http://www.amazon.com/Love-You-Forever-Robert-Munsch/dp/0920668364/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413768090&sr=8-1&keywords=i+love+you+forever+hardcover
Next up is "The Book of Five Rings" by Miyamoto Musashi. I was originally recommended this book by my kendo sensei and was taken away by the powerful writing and lifestyle of Miyamoto. It is a very passionately written book on this mans perspective not only on ways to live but the trials that life puts one through. This book has influenced me in many ways but mostly just helped me find a more humble way of living. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone. Great read! Link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1590302486/?tag=googhydr-20&hvadid=42707483666&hvpos=1t2&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8234357943927090200&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_6tmcku0w80_b
The last book I'd like to add is "The Art of Happiness" by Dalai Lama. This book is a piece of artwork, composed of positive thoughts and enriching information that can literally lead one to a more positive path both mentally and physically. It has taught me many things but above all else that the meaning of life is, to find happiness and peace even through all of the trials that life throws at us. Link: http://www.amazon.com/Art-Happiness-Handbook-Living-ebook/dp/B002UK6NO0/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413769183&sr=1-2&keywords=the+art+of+happiness
Its funny how books we've read can so drastically differ in how they are told, but when it comes down to it they teach very similar meanings and morals. The last book " The Art of Happiness" has been a book I've been meaning to rad for some time now.
ReplyDeleteGood picks. It's nice how they all taught you life lessons.
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