Here, Edita Kaye shares with you some of the most inspiring books ever written. From the core of humanity to the every day struggles we deal with in life - these books not only teach us our capacity for both good and evil, but our ability to change. Inspiring, heart-warming, and tear-jerking, all of these books should be on your list of what to read next.

1. T H E M O S T
I N S P I R I N G B O O K S
O F A L L - T I M E
E D I TA K AY E :

2. • Great literature always gives
us insight on some of life’s
most profound lessons.
• That being said, reading is one
of the most critical ways we
can grow as human beings.
• Through the experience of
other characters or delving
deep into the mind of a
narrator, our outlook on life
can be changed.
• So, what are some of the most
inspirational books of all
time? Here’s a list derived
from one of the Huffington
Post's articles on life-changing
books…

3. 1. T H E A L C H E M I S T
B Y PA U L O
C O E L H O
• This book gets to the core of
self-exploration and finding
out who we really are by
chasing the things we want
most.
• The main theme of this novel
is finding one’s destiny.
• As Coelho writes, "There is
only one thing that makes a
dream impossible to achieve:
the fear of failure."

4. 2 . M A N ’ S S E A R C H
F O R M E A N I N G
B Y V I K T O R F R A N K L
• Set in an Auschwitz concentration
camp, Frankl goes deep into what
it means to live a meaningful life.
• According to the author, the way a
prisoner imagined his or her
future would change how long he
or she lived - heavily influenced
on how our thoughts influence
our lives.
• From the book: "When we are no
longer able to change a situation,
we are challenged to change
ourselves."

5. 3 . T O K I L L A
M O C K I N G B I R D
B Y H A R P E R L E E
• One of the most popular books to this
day, Atticus Finch sets the bar of being
one of the noblest characters ever
created.
• Southern at it’s core, honor and
conduct pave the way for what it
means to be truly good.
• Memorable quote from the book: "I
wanted you to see what real courage
is, instead of getting the idea that
courage is a man with a gun in his
hand. It's when you know you're licked
before you begin, but you begin
anyway and see it through no matter
what."

6. 4 . A S A M A N
T H I N K E T H
B Y J A M E S A L L E N
• Though this book is small, it’s words are
breathtakingly beautiful and powerful
beyond measure.
• Heavily influenced by the notion of karma,
the possibilities of human beings’ capacity
for both good and evil are explored
throughout the book.
• Words like these make it one of literature’s
most influential: "A man's mind may be
likened to a garden, which may be
intelligently cultivated or allowed to run
wild; but whether cultivated or neglected, it
must, and will, bring forth. If no useful
seeds are put into it, then an abundance of
useless weed seeds will fall therein, and will
continue to produce their kind."

7. 5 . L E S M I S E R A B L E S
B Y V I C T O R H U G O
• Following the life of a reformed
convict, Jean Valjean, this book
delves into the wonders of
redemption and the nature of law
and grace.
• The urban design of Paris and the
history of France are also two
important elements of the novel
that reflect certain politics, aspects
of religion, and moral philosophies.
• From the book: "To love another
person is to see the face of God."

8. 6 . T H E C H R O N I C L E S
O F N A R N I A
B Y C . S . L E W I S
• Filled with enduring knowledge
about sin, guilt, addiction, and
the overall nature of mankind,
this fictional series is way more
than a tale of adventure.
• From the book: "Now at last
they were beginning Chapter
One of the Great Story which
no one on earth has read:
which goes on for ever: in which
every chapter is better than the
one before."

9. • There you have it - a list of
some of the most
inspirational books of all
time that leave you
questioning who you
really are as a person, and
hopefully inspire you to
make the right decisions
throughout your life.
• Haven’t read one in a
while? It might be time for
a trip to the library or a
local book store.

10. T H A N K Y O U F O R V I E W I N G ! – E D I TA K AY E
References: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/seth-
adam-smith/20-lifechanging-
books_b_6039432.html