Ten books to read before year ends
When was the last time you read, if your high school set book and long social media posts do not count? We are in the third quarter of 2020, and experiencing a time like we have never before. So, why not pick up one of these reads to take you down the memory lane of what the world was like before Covid-19.
Becoming
In this book, the former US First Lady Michelle Obama shares about her last days in White House and about her early childhood that helped shape the person she is today.
Michelle dishes on going for marital therapy with Barrack Obama, of her first kiss and her first piano recital, among many other firsts.
It is an autobiography that takes the reader behind the scenes into the formative stories that makes her the force de tour that she has become.
Born A Crime
In patent Trevor Noah style, this book narrates the South African (now based in the USA) comedian and TV host upbringing in Soweto, his naughty and often hilarious escapades and the relationships that formed the man he is today.
It is comedy littered with clever insights on human behaviour. It leaves you happier and somehow wiser.
Unbowed
The late Wangari Maathai, the founder of the Green Belt Movement, 2004 Nobel Prize winner and the woman we owe Uhuru Park to narrates her life story from picking firewood in her rural village in Nyeri to being on the world stage where presidents became her peers.
The book gives a closer look at the woman who was vilified and celebrated in almost equal measure in life. It is for sure a great read.
Predictably Irrational
Why do humans wait until the last minute to complete tasks? Why does suggestion and expectation affect how we perceive life so much, so that placebo drugs work as well as the real thing?
In this book, Israeli-American professor and author Dan Ariely explores human fallibility through research and psychology notes.
It offers insight into the human psyche and is an entertaining way to learn more about our motivations and just how similar and error-prone we all really are.
Money Master The Game
Author Tony Robbins interviews different money moguls such as the American billionaire Ray Dahlio, and writes about the lessons they espoused in this tome.
The book is an actionable guide to financial literacy and financial independence.
The journey of a thousand miles starts with a step, and reading this book is a step in the right direction towards breaking off those chains with mobile money lenders.
Prince Charming Isn’t Coming
Authored by Barbara Stanny, is book anyone looking to be financially independent should read.
Prince charming is not necessarily a man; it is that dream or idea of what you think will save you from your current situation.
It could be a rich man, or a lottery or that great invention you hope to come up with.
The book emphasises the fact that it is not the idea that matters, but the execution. Barbara stresses that all things worth having even money are borne out of hard work.
The Kite Runner
This book by Khaled Hosseini is an enchanting read that explores Afghan history through the story of two friends, one rich and one poor.
It is a tearjerker that explores different relationships, such as that between friends and the powerful role that fathers play in moulding character and influencing future decisions.
Spoiler alert: If you are the emotional souls, you might cry a little.
Me Before You
This book, a romance novel written by Jojo Moyes, explores a young caretaker’s journey, as she tries to convince her charge—a young paralysed man—that he has something to live for.
It shows just how unpredictable and off plan love can be. The book Is a modern day romance that packs a lot of heart and way more tears.
Men Without Women
I’m Too Pretty To Be Broke
Joan Thatiah debunks various myths that women have been cultured to believe.
She offers advice on important life stages and shares stories that explore the different facets of the modern woman’s life from finances to relationships. It is an easy read that is also life altering.
If you cannot stand to read an entire novella, this collection of short stories is just the thing for you.
Haruki Murakami explores the lives of men who have lost their women to either death or other men in this supremely enjoyable collection.
