Andy´s 5 Books to jump-start your reading habit

Coming from a family where being quiet and reserved would qualify as equal as being weird, reading was never part of the schedule. Since I was very young my mom put me into every single activity you can think of. From tap lessons to Tae Kwon Do, the idea was to keep me busy and not to become mute with a screen in front of me.

My love for reading didn’t develop up until I was thirteen years old when a lit professor made us read a ton of books in high school. We started our literature journey with something light and he taught us how to understand what the actual message from the authors was. That sparked my curiosity and led me to pick a career out of it later, so it kind of changed my life. Without further due, here is my -very difficult to pick- top 5 books recommendations to jump-start your reading habit:

The Little Prince – Antoine de Saint-Exupery

I know what you might be thinking. However, try to go over it with an open mind and heart. The lessons and the watercolors painted by the Author were so out of his regular work that they became a unique literary object. It takes you back to your roots and to the real meaning of being human.

Amazon link to get it: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Prince-Antoine-Saint-Exup%C3%A9ry/dp/0156012197

To Kill a Mockingbird – Harper Lee This is a classic in American literature, and if you haven’t read it by now, I strongly recommend you to. Even though is a thriller first published in 1960, the messages that this book holds about race and justice portrayed in a fictional town in Alabama will move you in the best way possible.

Amazon link to get it: https://www.amazon.com/Kill-Mockingbird-Harper-Lee/dp/0446310786

Atlas of the Heart – Brené Brown

Even though it sounds romantic, it is not a romance book. Brené is a researcher and author that explores 87 human emotions through science-backed facts. She originally became popular thanks to a Ted talk about vulnerability, and thanks to that success, a lot of people understood the benefits of comprehending our feelings in order to communicate and live your best life.

Amazon link to get it: https://www.amazon.com/Atlas-Heart-Meaningful-Connection-Experience/dp/0399592555

Working with Emotional Intelligence – Daniel Goleman

I know there are a lot of books about this, and most likely even if you don’t choose this author, the message would be the same. Emotional intelligence is about mindfulness, empathy, and relationship skills. Through the book, you will find elements and examples that would help you shift and grow so you become a better acquisition to any company.

Amazon link to get it: https://www.amazon.com/Working-Emotional-Intelligence-Daniel-Goleman/dp/0553378589

Wild – Cheryl Strayed

This is a beautiful and the most profound book written by this Author. The detailed self-discovery journey would help you look into yourself and reflect on your true worth and capabilities. All of it with the Pacific Crest Trail as your background, a difficult, dry, and long hike for more than a thousand miles.

Amazon link to get it: https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Found-Pacific-Crest-Trail/dp/1594136742

Don’t rush, start with one chapter at a time!

We are starting a Cargobot book club, we thought some of us might be wanting to read more than we do and a group that supports the reading habit is a great way to start. That is why next Wednesday, June 21st we´ll meet for 30 minutes at the end of the day to choose a book and possible dates to have our Book Club meetings!