The Truly Beautiful Reading List: Life Lessons

Reading for leisure is something that gets more and more difficult as we get older, especially once you get busier at work or you are so consumed with studying textbooks that you can't read anything else. Yet, leisure reading is something that we should never sacrifice no matter how hectic life gets. There is just something about getting lost in a book and letting the author take you to another place or teach you something new.

Make a pact with yourself to read at least one book a month that you don't have to read. If you read a few pages a day, you can easily make this goal a reality!

TB Tip: Reading books will enrich your life and give you an excuse to take some time for yourself and relax. Get lost in the book and distract yourself from your stresses. Try reading on a park bench or near a lake for some added relaxation!

Here are some books that you should check out to kick start your journey! In particular, these books will help you along the way by sharing life lessons and guidance.

1) The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch

This book is the last lecture of a popular professor who was diagnosed with cancer. He maintained a positive outlook on life, despite his prognosis and sought to inspire those around him by sharing his lessons learned from his life experiences. The special on ABC made me cry because it was so moving to realize that we complain everyday while this man was so happy even though he was dying. It made me think. This should definitely help you to see life from a new perspective.

2) Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

This book is at the top of my reading list because it details the keys to success. It talks about what separates the best from the rest, plain and simple. I think that this alone should inspire you to improve your daily routine and truly develop and utilize the talents that you have.

3) Become a Better You by Joel Osteen
Joel Osteen is so inspirational. I love to watch his broadcasts on television because they always seem to pertain to something going on in my life. His book gives you daily inspiration and a guide to becoming a better person by improving yourself and relationship with others and God. It's definitely worth reading, especially if you like religious books without excess preachiness (made up my own word!).