When you read a book it allows you to disappear into another reality, another realm. At times it could you give guidance on life decisions, inspire you to take action or give you a peek into how others live their lives. It is very easy to commit to a reading challenge, and then you need to set time aside to achieve your goal.
I spent the last New Year’s Eve finishing off 2 books that still had a few pages left to read before I partied on. Hahahha!
Below are the 40 books I read and one line of what gift it gave me.
FICTION
A Swiftly Tilting Planet (Time Quintet #3) by Madeleine L’Engle
The importance of family
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
An amazing story of Holocaust survivors
Cruel Crown by Victoria Aveyard (Prequel to the Red Queen)
Women are incredible (A lot of books empowered me with this message)
The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman
Opened my eyes to a time in history I didn’t know much about at all
Learnt so much about Aspergers
Never ever EVER read a book ‘just because’
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Nobody’s life is perfect
Sports is not just the time on the field. It’s a culture, history, family and sometimes a way out a certain upbringing
Females are strong and independent. Life flows from them.
The Year That Changed Everything by Cathy Kelly
Women can support each other through life-changing experiences
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
There is always a spark of light, even amidst the darkest hours
The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton
Made me wish I owned a cottage on the coast with a hidden garden and huge trees
Never sacrifice your own dreams and ambitions for the sake of others
The Betrayal by Kate Furnivall
Even though you are raised from the same family and have the same incidents happen to you, doesn’t mean you have to react the same way as others. Chose your own path.
I could defs have a summer home on an English Lakeside Estate.
The Alice Network by Kate Quinn
Intimidation over you only works if you let it.
NON FICTION
The Vortex: Where the Law of Attraction Assembles All Co Operative Relationships by Esther Hicks
Learnt how to prioritise my emotions and trust them to guide me
I’m now ‘in the know’ about Epigenetics
Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah
Trevor Noah is hilarious and deep at the same time
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B Peterson
Could have been written in a short blog post
Conversations With God: An Uncommon Dialogue Book 1, 2 and 3 by Neale Donald Walsch
How to look at life with an open mind and heart.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
Made me wonder why I hadn’t read more of Maya Angelou’s work! Very inspirational
Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want by Michael Hyatt
Get ready to design the life you want and be prepared to take action.
Women hold a lot of power within themselves
Rise of the Youpreneur by Chris Ducker
People to People businesses are the next big thing. Get amongst it!
There are so many things you can do to tweak things if you’re suffering from anxiety and/ or depression that can help make your situation better
Journey of Souls: Case Studies of Life Between Lives by Michael Newton
Past Life Regression is a real thing
It’s a good thing to put yourself first
You’re it! On Hiding, Seeking and Being Found by Alan W Watts
Taught me so much about my internal world
Sacred Powers: The Five Secrets to Awakening Transformation by Davidji
Powerful lessons to create freedom
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport
So much valuable information to survive today’s world
Destiny Of Souls: New Case Studies of Life Between Lives Michael Newton
I will never view my life the same again
The Best Year of Your Life: Dream it, Plan it, Live it by Debbie Ford
Kick start your life goals
The Map of the Soul: Discovering your True Purpose by Tricia Brennan
Take time to tune inwards
Be proud of what you have achieved. Own it.
The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness by Stephen R Covey
Fundamentals necessary to create your life vision
Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by John J Ratey
Moving your body is one of the most powerful tools to optimise your brain
Even Happier: A Gratitude Journal for Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment
A great way to create a journal writing ritual