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I heard a renowned speaker say he reads at least one non-fiction book per month in order to be a life-long learner. I wish I could recall who said it because my story would sound so much more interesting but, alas, no such luck! Just take my word for it ~ someone famous said it’s important to read a non-fiction book each month…….
So, that’s what I’ve done for probably the last 4 years. And I’ve found that I am learning some of the most interesting things! Below are just a few of the most recent books I’ve read and loved! With Quiet being my absolute favorite! I do believe Susan Cain just analyzed my life and wrote a story about it and called it Quiet!
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain ~ This one is my all-time favorite non-fiction title to date. If you are an introvert then this book is a must for your bookshelves and peace of mind. Did you realize that one in three individuals are considered introverted? That’s a lot of people! As I was reading this book my head was nodding with each new chapter ~ it’s ok to enjoy the quiet of solitude; it’s ok to only have one or two great friends; and it’s ok to be powerful beyond measure in a quiet, understated manner. A couple of the famous introverts shared in this book {about me} were Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Eleanor Roosevelt ~ both women made significant contributions to society and both women did it in a quiet manner. A comfort and an affirmation!
What Every BODY is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent’s Guide to Speed-Reading People by Joe Navarro ~ Have you ever wanted to know why someone rubs her arms during an argument (self-comfort) or taps his toes when being questioned (nervous tic) or why we instinctively react in a certain manner with our bodies to outside stimuli? Filled with anecdotes from Navarro’s career, What Every BODY is Saying is a fascinating study into the limbic brain!
Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find and Keep Love by Rachel Heller and Amir Levine: According to the authors, adults fall into one of three attachment categories: Anxious, Avoidant or Secure. “Anxious people are often preoccupied with their relationships and tend to worry about their partner’s ability to love them back. Avoidant people equate intimacy with a loss of independence and constantly try to minimize closeness. and finally, Secure people feel comfortable with intimacy and are usually warm and loving.” Which category do you fall into? and which type of attachment style does your significant other have? Filled with personal stories, quizzes and science Attached made perfect sense to me. On a side note, I studied attachment styles in children in my previous career and always wondered why we only talked about attachment in children ~ we are all attached in some way to each other, well, unless you’re not and then I should probably refer you to the sociopath blog. Did you know there is a blog written by a sociopath about being a sociopath?!? Totally off the subject but wow! There’s a blog about most everything these days!
Do you have a favorite non-fiction book? Please share! I’m always looking for great new titles on life, humanity and love.
Happy Reading!