Books give us the opportunity to vicariously live the lives of people wiser than we are. they stimulate our brains and help us not only solve the problems we struggle with, but also motivate and inspire us with new ideas.
One of the best things about people who think positively and live happy lives is that they love to help others do the same. there are countless positive thinking books and these 15 are a great way to help you start living a happy life.
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1. man’s search for meaning by victor e. frank
This book narrates the terrible struggle of Viktor Frankl, who survived the concentration camps of the Holocaust. the only thing that kept him going was his idea that everything, even the worst human suffering, had to have a meaning. If you are going through something in your life, I guarantee that Viktor’s words will give you the courage to move on and find happiness.
2. tuesdays with morrie by mitch albom
What is the greatest lesson in life? Morrie, a retired teacher with a fatal illness, chooses to use his predicament to share that message rather than give up and die. Following the last months of Morrie’s life will help you realize what is truly important in life.
3. randy pausch’s last lecture
Just like Tuesdays with Morrie, Randy is a college professor who discovers he has a deadly disease with only a few months to live. it is customary for his (carnegie mellon) university professors to give a final lecture on the basis of “what wisdom would you impart to a large group of people if it was your last chance?” Randy remains incredibly positive throughout and even keeps the reading humorous and entertaining. Through it all, his wisdom is a powerful reminder on how to live a full and happy life.
4. gaining freedom by michael santos
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michael santos was sentenced to 45 years in prison for selling drugs. During his tenure, he fought hard to earn a master’s degree and half a Ph.D. (stopped by the warden) while writing numerous books to educate students about the criminal justice system. This book offers a fascinating window into his entire sentence (published in 2012) and how a positive attitude and strong work ethic got him through it. If he found happiness in prison through positive thinking, we can do it anywhere.
If you don’t have the attention span to finish a long book, the following speed reads are shorter but just as powerful.
5. the little engine that could by watty piper
This book has shaped children’s minds for years. illustrates the undeniable fact that when you think positively and believe in yourself, you can achieve extraordinary things.
6. shel silverstein’s bountiful tree
Happiness is found in giving. what does it mean to love someone? What would you sacrifice for someone you love? This children’s book teaches a valuable lesson about unconditional love and what it really means to be happy.
7. the script by linda ellis and mac anderson
“when his life is over, everything he did will be represented by a single dash between two dates. What will that script mean to the people he has known and loved?” (linda ellis) We don’t get to choose a lot of things about our life (parents, place of birth, etc.), but we can choose what that dash means between those two dates. This short book will give you a great perspective on how to make her life worth living.
8. as a man thinks by james allen
“the external conditions of a person’s life will always be harmoniously related to his internal state… men do not attract what they want, but what they are”. (James Allen) This book may be short, but it’s packed with statements that will make you stop and think. we truly become what we think we are. Negative thoughts affect us more than we know. positive thinking = happy life.
9. a million miles in a thousand years by donald miller
You are the author of your story. no matter how dull or boring your life has been, you can always turn it around. Donald was in a rut in his life. he didn’t feel like getting out of bed and found himself questioning the meaning of life. he finally realized that he was not a slave to a prewritten script. he used that mindset to change his thoughts, actions and life. When the end credits roll to the story of your life, what will people say? never forget that you have the power to overcome your limits and live an interesting and happy life.
10. the traveler’s gift by andy andrews
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The Traveler’s Gift is a fictional story about a man who is overwhelmed by life and becomes embroiled in numerous true events in history, including Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. he interacts and learns important life lessons from seven different experiences. the book is full of ways to think more positively and find more success in life.
11. david and goliath by malcolm gladwell
malcolm gladwell encourages you to challenge your preconceptions about the underdog and the misfit in this thought-provoking book. When you analyze the facts in the Bible story of David and Goliath, you discover that David really wasn’t an underdog at all, he was the one with the upper hand. this book describes story after story of people who were disadvantaged and learned to find strength in their weakness.
12. how will you measure your life by clayton m. Christian
How would you feel if you reached the end of your life and realized you’ve been mismeasuring success? Clayton provides a wealth of wisdom and advice on how to live a life you won’t regret.
13. don’t worry about the little things by richard carlson
The little things we worry about every day may not seem like a big deal, but they slowly wear us down and keep us from living up to our potential. learn to get rid of those worries and negative thoughts and live a happier life.
14. mere christianity by c.s. louis
c.s. Lewis, a former atheist, explains how he came to find meaning in life through Christianity. he discusses all the reasons why we doubt and falter in life and how living the principles of Christianity corrects our weaknesses. Lewis is famous for his insightful, thought-provoking quotes, and this book is no exception.
15. bushido: the way of the samurai by tsunetomo yamamoto
bushido is based on the hagakure, a document that served as the basis for the behavior of samurai warriors. the purpose of the document was to mold the mind and spirit of the samurai warrior.
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