Six Must Read Books for People Who Hate to Read
1)The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch and Jeffrey Zaslow
A professor, dying of cancer, delivered a last lecture that mesmerized his students and everyone who watched as it went viral. The book is about the importance of overcoming obstacles and living every moment. Have tissues handy for this book of life lessons.
2) All I Really Need to Know I learned in Kindergarten by Robert Fulghum
"Share everything, play fair, don't hit people, put things back where you found them, clean up your own mess…" Words to live by. Loaded with common sense, this book flows like you are talking to a friend.
3) The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother by James McBride
This autobiography tells the story of a black man raised with 11 siblings and lovingly recalls the story of his mother, a white, Jewish woman who married a black man in 1942. A tale of self-motivation, racism and a triumph of the human spirit that will have you fist-pumping.
4) Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
An exciting true tale of a young man from an affluent family who, after graduating college, hitchhikes to Alaska to hike in the wilderness. It will leave you wondering how a person who seems to have it all can end up with nothing. A warning of what not to do when hiking alone.
5) The Class by Erich Segal
Entertaining, fictional saga of five members of the Harvard class of 1958. This moving story follows their lives and how they intertwine, culminating in their 25th class reunion. An insider's peak into the Ivy tower.
6) The Essential Vince Lombardi: Words & Wisdom To Motivate, Inspire, & Win by Vince Lombardi, Jr.
Inspiring and motivational quotes by the legendary football coach. Whether you are an avid sports fan, an armchair quarterback or allergic to sports, this book of wisdom is a valuable reference for business people and the average "Jane/Joe." Excellent quotes for cocktail parties and social media sites.
7) If more books were included, you wouldn't finish reading the list.
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