4 Books Everyone Should Read at Least Once
Looking for books that stay with you? Here are 4 books I keep coming back to for reflection, growth, and perspective.
Books
Notes and reflections on the books I read. Stories that stay with me, the ideas they raise, and the conversations they invite.
The Richest Man in Babylon Quotes on Saving and Building Wealth
Every time I feel my financial discipline slipping, I return to The Richest Man in Babylon. Its principles are simple: earn, save, and make your money work for you. I recently reread this classic, whose core teaching is clear: ten per cent of everything you earn is yours to keep. Pay yourself first. It is…
Paradise by Abdulrazak Gurnah: Quotes and Reflections
I read Paradise a couple of years ago. It was my first book by Abdulrazak Gurnah. Later, I read Theft, his most recent novel. Gurnah’s writing is slow, and it requires patience. Some readers enjoy this. I do not. What I do enjoy, however, is his use of language. His writing is lyrical and poetic,…
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran Quotes
This is a book I return to whenever I need grounding on certain things. Yes, the bible, especially Proverbs, is a go-to as well, but this particular time we are talking about The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran. The Prophet is a story about Almustafa, who has been living in exile for twelve years. He has…
