There are lots of reasons to pick up a book, sometimes it’s for information or perhaps you enjoy the thrill of a spooky story. There are some titles which just fill you with happiness and leave you feeling deeply content and at ease. Here are some books which are guaranteed to leave you with a real feel-good sensation deep within your soul.
The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho
One of the top-selling books in the world, this title is one which has inspired many people. A simple story of a shepherd boy who follows his heart and embarks on a quest around the globe. A voyage of discovery in many ways, the events that follow are uplifting and reveal much about the wisdom of trusting your own instincts.
The Little Prince - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
This charming book was first published in 1943 but remains just as relevant and appealing to audiences of all ages today. It tells the story of a pilot who wakes up in the Sahara desert after his plane has crashed to hear a tiny little voice asking him to draw a sheep. It turns out to belong to a tiny prince who has left his miniature planet to journey around the universe to learn more about life. Through the questions the prince asks, the pilot slowly starts to see the world through a different perspective.
The Tao of Pooh - Benjamin Hoff
Who doesn’t love Winnie the Pooh? So, when you combine the wisdom of this much-loved bear with the philosophical concepts of Taoism, you get a very interesting result. It turns out that it’s not the Chinese masters who are the people we should be listening to but Pooh Bear himself. Who’d have guessed?!
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