Books are one of the most powerful and educational tools an individual can have. There is most likely a book on absolutely anything, and there is still so much we can learn. If you’re looking for books to broaden your knowledge, here are some of the best you can read to expand your horizons.
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
A non-fiction book all about social philosophy. Just as its title would suggest, Harari offers a brief history of humankind. Beginning with the first humans on this earth up until now, Harari considers how humans have adapted and changed. He considers politics, societies, the environment, and economics. This book will make you consider how humans have adapted to the changing world. It will also leave you considering how we will adapt in the future too.
The Secret Barrister: Stories of the Law and How It’s Broken by The Secret Barrister
An eye-opening, first-hand account of how the criminal justice system is falling apart in England and Wales. Written under an anonymous penname, this book offers a commentary on the underfunded justice system. If you’re considering a career in law, have been affected by the law, or want to know more, this book is for you. It tells accounts from the prosecution side and defense side. This book is an essential read.
The Good Ally by Nova Reid
If you’re looking to expand your knowledge on systematic racism, this is the book for you. Reid makes an urgent call on allies to become better in their understanding and their work. This book acts as a self-interrogation. How can you better understand racism? How can you spot it? And what can you do about it? Reid shows us what is next on the way to end racism.
We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
An insight into what it means to be a woman in the twenty first century, and the problems that women face. This book is a rallying cry to act as an ally to women. Telling stories of her own accounts, you will learn what women face, how they navigate through that, and what we can all do next.
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
Gottlieb is a therapist, who, in this memoir, tells the story of a personal crisis. It’s an insight into the life of a therapist who must deal with their own problems. The book explores many examples in which you may need a therapist, and how to overcome those problems. It’s an encouraging read that may make you realise you need help or take comfort in those that are seeking help. All in all, it’s a great book to read if you want to understand your own mental health better, or learn more about the therapist profession.