Books to Read Before Graduating High School
- EmpowerU
- Feb 8, 2021
- 3 min read
High school is tough. You're not entirely sure what you want to do with your life, but the world is starting to expect so much of you. Maybe you're not sure of yourself or quite concrete on who you are. That is ok! If you can't get the answers you seek from those around you, you can get great advice from books. Whether you're looking to explore your teenage struggles, looking for wisdom on life, wanting to get that summer bod or how to start a venture, here are some great books to read before graduating high school. These books will each give you advice to becoming your best self. Check them out below.
Books to Read Before Graduating High School
This is a book to keep. A wise old tale of a young boy that manifests his dreams with the guidance of the universe, the Alchemist is for everyone. Read it throughout your life and be surprised by new insights and perspectives.
A classic read that explores the dynamics of the human psyche when placed in a survival situation. It's a nail bitter and a great book for a book report. If you're into jungle survival, do whatever it takes to live plot, this is the book for you. Though there is a film, the book is worth the read.
Not for the faint of heart, but such a great book! Brave New World explores many ideas that are quite common in the world today including contraception, promiscuity, modern civilizations, etc, and the dark side of what is perceived as a utopian society. Aldous Huxley is a fantastic writer. If you're looking for a challenging read that is completely worth it, look no further!
Every teenager has a little Holden Caulfield in them. The Catcher in the Rye is a great read for the lost and turmoiled young soul. A common listing on the high school reading list and a great book report novel, the Catcher in the Rye is another classic. Journey with Holden Caulfield as he ditches school and explores the city life.
Fear! For so many of us, we let our fears stop us from unlocking our full potential. So many let fear of what others will think or what others will say, stop us from starting that new project, trying a new thing and all that does is limit us. Amber Rae explores ways to choose wonder over worry and helps give practice advice on unlocking your full potential. A great read for anyone and a definite must before graduating high school.
The Animal Farm is an essential read for all young adults. It explores the failures of communist societies through the eyes of farm animals. If you're looking for a great book report novel, this is a great one. As a metaphor for the Russian civil war and makings of the USSR, it leaves you wanting more.
Memories are vital. Not only do they allow us to pass down human history, but it gives us our roots. The Giver explores a dystopian world where memories are controlled by a single man. This book is a classic on most high school reading lists and for good reason. Now a motion picture, The Giver is a fantastic story on the importance of freedom and no censorship.
Going through your teenage years are rough, but that is an understatement compared to the journey of young Anne Frank. In her diary, she details the day to day life of Jews in WW2 Europe. We can all learn from her bravery; not only is this book a great book on overcoming fear and confidence, but also seeing a darker side to human history from someone that lived through it.
In a world of chaos, anxiety, and depression, implementing some of the practices in Jay Shetty's latest book, Think Like a Monk, is a great way to regain focus and purpose. A former Monk, Jay takes the ideas of Sanskrit scripture and implements these ideas to apply to our modern rat race.
A read bedtime read that guides you to sleep with timeless wisdom. The Prophet is as relevant today as it was when first published. It offers advice on many topics from love to politics.
Plant the seeds of success today! It all begins with your mindset. This book is not only a captivating read but will give you the steps to cultivate the mental habits for success.
Learn from the greats on how they achieved their best selves. Whether you're looking for advice on health, wealth, or just in the market for some good old wisdom, this book has got you covered. Try implementing some of the habits and routines in your life and see the results!
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