School is starting again and what better way to enjoy it than to read a new book! Here are five groundbreaking books written by genius authors. These books will provide new perspectives and change the way readers think about life.
1. The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck
Written by Mark Manson, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck is an exceptional book focused on one’s mindset and living well. This book is written in a playful manner as though the author is speaking directly to the reader. It covers many topics such as failure and what it means to be happy, however they all relate to the author’s main ideology, that the struggles and challenges people experience in life are what give it meaning. Author Mark Manson uses his playful and sometimes crude sense of blunt humor to communicate his thoughts and feelings on life and what it means to be happy. This unique self-help book is a New York Times bestseller and can be found online as well as at most bookstores.
2. Women Don’t Owe You Pretty
Women Don’t Owe You Pretty is a creative nonfiction written by Florence Given, this book on intersectional feminism attacks the values taught to women by society. With a vast range of topics such as body hair, consent, self-esteem, confidence, and much more, this book is filled with colorful illustrations and messages people need to hear. Women Don’t Owe You Pretty is an empowering and thought provoking book that is a quick but impactful book.
3. So You Want To Talk About Race
Written by Ijeoma Oluo, this book is a New York Times bestseller that is on hundreds of thousands of peoples reading lists. Written from the perspective of a black woman living in America, this novel highlights many different aspects of Ijeoma Oluo’s experiences as a black woman. This book is an excellent read for anyone looking to widen their perspectives and fight against anti-black racism. She talks about police brutality, affirmative action, microaggressions, cultural appropriation, intersectionality and many other important topics. This book is highly recommended and will make a large impact on the perspectives of any person who reads it.
4. Seven Fallen Feathers
Seven Fallen Feathers is an incredibly famous and successful book about the seven missing and murdered Indigenous children in Thunder Bay, Ontario. This novel, written by Tanya Talaga tells the stories of seven different Indigenous children who went missing in Thunder Bay. Tanya Talaga highlights the ongoing mistreatment and neglect towards indigenous children, and calls out the teachers, police, government, and guardians that were meant to be taking care of these children while they were away from home. It is a moving book that shines a light on the impact of systemic racism in Canada.
5. The Transgender Issue: Trans Justice Is Justice For All
Written by Shon Faye, The Transgender Issue: Trans Justice Is Justice For All is focused on the liberation of transgender people, specifically from the perspective of a trans person in the UK. This book makes many excellent points about how transphobia affects all aspects of society and transgender people. The different chapters focus on different specific problems and challenges faced by transgender people. Shon Faye uses many personal anecdotes to illustrate the beauties and challenges of living as a transgender person.
