The power of reading: Must-read books for all students
Reading has always had the ability to open our minds to new perspectives and ideas; the concept of forming your own picture from an assembly of words is a unique experience. This is why we bring you a curated list of a few self-help, non-fictional books that promote personal development and growth. These suggested books range in genre, length and overall purpose so that you leave with broad perspectives on different topics.
What We Cannot Know by Marcus du Sautoy
This book explores the limits of our human understanding of scientific and philosophical theories in a fascinating way to demonstrate that so much of what we know is infinitesimal compared to what’s actually out there. This book combines elements of fact and speculation, and is especially targeted to students fascinated by physics, chemistry, philosophy and theology. If you fall outside this (very loose) category, there is still much about this book that will interest you. It connects the expanse of the universe to how humans process information.
Atomic Habits by James Clear
We all know that it’s hard to recognise those small changes we implement in our lives when we can’t see an instant outcome. Atomic Habits is an excellent reminder that progress requires patience. What this book does unlike any other is provide pragmatic approaches to building good habits, from time-management, productivity and collaboration by understanding why we foster bad habits. This book illustrates how tiny habits, good or bad, can have life-changing effects in the future.
The Secret Barrister
This exciting, and intrusive book is written by an anonymous author who is a real-life barrister in England. It uncovers the secrets of the criminal justice system and political circles, revealing that the cracks in the judicial system have been growing from its inception. This book shows what a career in law might actually look like and for many of us on the outside, we can get a better appreciation of the procedures of law and order. The content of this book applies to all aspects of our lives and so is very useful in making you knowledgeable about societal nuances and the class system.
The Social Animal by David Brooks
Brooks is an expert in modern sociology and psychology and he uses this knowledge in The Social Animal to build back markers for the causes of failure and success in our lives. The book explores the effects of the subconscious in decision-making, from rational thoughts to intuitionism, conventional measures of success and how we as people connect with others. This book is great for understanding more about individual behaviour, why humans interact with each other in specific ways, and how society is generally united by the universal feelings of loneliness.
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Written by O. Okolo