Books To Base Your Life On
Explore a curated list of transformative books that offer profound insights on living a meaningful life. This collection serves as a guide for anyone seeking wisdom, purpose, and personal growth through literature.
Mastery
'A Rambo-style mentality oozes from every khaki-ed, muscle-bound phrase' Daily Telegraph 'A wry primer for people who desperately want to be…
Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son
This volume contains is the a series of letters between an American self-made millionaire and his son who is just entering the family busine…
Average Is Over: Powering America Beyond the Age of the Great Stagnation
Renowned economist and author of Big Business Tyler Cowen brings a groundbreaking analysis of capitalism, the job market, and the growing ga…
Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Life and Love from Dear Sugar
Rich with humour, insight, compassion - and absolute honesty - Tiny Beautiful Things is a balm for everything life throws our way, administe…
Bird By Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life
‘Thirty years ago my older brother, who was ten years old at the time, was trying to get a report on birds written that he’d had three month…
The Score Takes Care of Itself
The last lecture on leadership by the NFL's greatest coach: Bill Walsh Bill Walsh is a towering figure in the history of the NFL. His advanc…
Fight Club
'Hypnotic, pitiless and told brilliantly' Bret Easton Ellis Every weekend, in basements and parking lots across America, young men with good…
The Moviegoer
In this National Book Award–winning novel from a “brilliantly breathtaking writer,” a young Southerner searches for meaning in the midst of …
What Makes Sammy Run?
The classic book that shaped two generations’ view of the movie business and introduced the archetypal Hollywood player Sammy Glick. He’s go…
The Harder They Fall
Budd Schulberg's celebrated novel of the prize ring has lost none of its power since its first publication more than fifty years ago. Crowde…
The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz
From his third generation Jewish immigrant family in Montreal, Duddy learns about life in this unforgettable human comedy.
The Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects
A painter and architect in his own right, Giorgio Vasari (1511-74) achieved immortality for this book on the lives of his fellow Renaissance…
Totto-Chan: The Little Girl at the Window
This engaging series of childhood recollections tells about an ideal school in Tokyo during World War II that combined learning with fun, fr…
Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.
John D. Rockefeller, Sr.--history's first billionaire and the patriarch of America's most famous dynasty--is an icon whose true nature has e…
Sherman: Soldier, Realist, American
When Liddell Hart's Sherman was first published in 1929, it received encomiums such as these: "A masterly performance . . . one of the most …
The "Books To Base Your Life On" list is a carefully curated selection of transformative literature that has significantly impacted the author's life and philosophy. This collection features a diverse range of genres, including practical philosophy, biographies, narrative non-fiction, and classic literature, all aimed at providing readers with valuable insights into the human experience. Each book has been chosen for its ability to inspire, challenge, and provoke thought, making it an essential resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of life and personal growth. From Marcus Aurelius' meditations on self-discipline to Viktor Frankl's exploration of meaning in suffering, these works encourage readers to reflect on their own lives and choices. The list not only serves as a starting point for personal development but also invites readers to engage with timeless wisdom that has shaped thinkers and leaders throughout history. Whether you're seeking guidance on relationships, success, or the pursuit of happiness, this list offers a wealth of knowledge to draw upon.