IQ always comes to mind first when thinking about intelligence, but it’s not what drives humanity. Emotional intelligence is the more significant IQ in Daniel Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence. This informative read has psychological thinking about various circumstances. Daniel Goleman dissects situations psychologically and reveals the forms of emotional intelligence that are in use or should be utilized.
Better Than We Found It by Frederick Joseph and Porsche Joseph is a powerful and thought-provoking book that challenges readers to reflect on the current state of society and take action to create a more just and equitable world. The authors share personal stories, insights, and practical advice on how individuals can contribute to positive change in their communities and beyond.
Want a short, but detailed overview of genetics? This is the perfect book for that. Genetics 101 has various topics under the branch of genetics which are explained concisely. Topics like DNA replication, protein synthesis, inheritance, evolution, and others can be found in this time-worthy book. Fun facts and sections about many related subjects can also be found in this book. It’s not too wordy and can be understood by all science levels. Once you read it, you will walk away knowing more than you started with.
This heartwarming non-fiction book shows the unlikely pen-pal friendship between Caitlin, a young student from Philadelphia, and Martin, a teenage boy from a struggling family in Zimbabwe. Through their exchanged letters over six years, the two develop a deep bond that reveals their extremely different backgrounds. Caitlin wants to make a difference in the world, while Martin dreams of getting an education and escaping poverty. However, cultural differences, financial difficulties, and distance stand in the way of their bond.
Jeannette Walls' The Glass Castle is a memoir that recounts the life of the author in her dysfunctional family. Jeannette desires stability—something that was never provided in her childhood because of poverty, neglect, and constantly moving from place to place. Jeannette learns to depend on herself—the most reliable person in her life.
Educated is a memoir written by Tara Westover. Westover grew up in rural Idaho in a survivalist family. Her father was very strict; he did not allow Tara and her siblings to receive formal education and forced them to stay away from the healthcare system because he believed the government was trying to steer them away from God. When Tara was 17, she decided to attend college at BYU, which marked the beginning of her educational journey.
Audition by Michael Shurtleff is the perfect book for anybody looking to enter the world of acting. It provides tips directly from one of the most accomplished casting directors. He dives into a multitude of ways on how to make your auditions pop. Since reading the book, I’ve grown more confident in my auditions and understand what auditors are looking for. Shurtleff uses examples from auditions he’s seen to clearly teach what to do and what not to do in an audition.
Tuesdays with Morrie, written by Mitch Albom, is a memoir recounting his reconnection with his former college professor, Morrie Schwartz, who is battling ALS(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). As Mitch finds himself drifting from his former passionate self to a discontented individual, Morrie's illness serves as a catalyst for their reunion. Through their weekly Tuesday gatherings, Morrie shares lessons with Mitch about life, love, and death.
Invisible Child is a nonfiction book written by Andrea Elliott. Elliott used her decades of reporting of the poverty in America to highlight Dasani, an impoverished child of many in America. Dasani grew up homeless in New York City and faced the problems of poverty. She leads her siblings through the world of being homeless. She encounters chances of escaping poverty but must ask herself what she wants.
Midnight in Chernobyl is a historical non fiction written by Adam Higginbotham. As the title suggests, this book details the entire Chernobyl nuclear meltdown in what was at the time, the Soviet Union, but now present day Ukraine. Higginbotham begins by explaining the precursor to this tragic event. This includes how the Soviet Union cut costs in their construction of nuclear plants in order to bring them online at a rapid pace. This included operators not being properly trained.
