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Great Non-fiction Books.
Memoirs, self-improvement and productivity recommendations
WW2 Non-Fiction
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Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption
Laura Hillenbrand
What Readers said:
meticulously researched and powerful
nonfiction biographical epic
Band of Brothers: E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne from Normandy to Hitler's Eagle's Nest
Stephen E. Ambrose
What Readers said:
relaxed story-like pace
leadership and sacrifice
The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany
William L. Shirer
What Readers said:
a lot of action
amazing and comprehensive history
The Rape of Nanking
Iris Chang
What Readers said:
sensationalistic, subjective style
engaging, easy-to-read prose
With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa
Eugene B. Sledge
What Readers said:
book of the year
stark, honest and heartfelt
In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin
Erik Larson
What Readers said:
fascinating and horrifying
pre-wwii nazi germany
Inferno: The World at War, 1939-1945
Max Hastings
What Readers said:
a single volume overview
highly readable
The Second World War
Antony Beevor
What Readers said:
real quality book
exhaustive and detailed account
Spearhead: An American Tank Gunner, His Enemy, and a Collision of Lives In World War II
Adam Makos
What Readers said:
wwii tank gunner
puerile
The Great Escape
Paul Brickhill
What Readers said:
plain and engrossing
an exciting escape story
Memoirs
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Educated
Tara Westover
What Readers said:
descriptive and complex
disturbing and truly heart-wrenching
The Glass Castle
Jeannette Walls
What Readers said:
deeply disturbing memoir
the best memoir I have ever read
Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood
Trevor Noah
What Readers said:
coming of age memoir
funny and touching
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
Cheryl Strayed
What Readers said:
engaging and exciting
intensely personal book
Angela's Ashes
Frank McCourt
What Readers said:
stream of consciousness
spare and beautiful
Know My Name
Chanel Miller
What Readers said:
campus rape story
an american masterpiece
The Wanderess And Her Suitcase
Meara O'Hara
What Readers said:
cult related documentaries
very emotional read
When Breath Becomes Air
Paul Kalanithi
What Readers said:
thought-provoking and insightful
matter of fact
Just Kids
Patti Smith
What Readers said:
tender, eloquent, and sweet
an overwritten memoir
Running with Scissors
Augusten Burroughs
What Readers said:
coming of age memoir
shallow & almost banal
Self help
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How to Win Friends and Influence People
Dale Carnegie
What Readers said:
straightforward and honest
basic people skills
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
Stephen R. Covey
What Readers said:
sharpen the saw
the eight habit
Think and Grow Rich: The Landmark Bestseller Now Revised and Updated for the 21st Century
Napoleon Hill
What Readers said:
it inspired bad brains
timeless and priceless
Man's Search for Meaning
Viktor E. Frankl
What Readers said:
important and meaningful book
human life and health
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
Eckhart Tolle
What Readers said:
straight up buddhism
question and answer format
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
Miguel Ruiz, Janet Mills
What Readers said:
a toltec wisdom book
self-help cult classic
The Alchemist
Paulo Coelho
What Readers said:
interesting and thought provoking
beautiful prose and artwork
The Power of Positive Thinking
Norman Vincent Peale
What Readers said:
self-help. religious approach
very conversational tone
The Secret
Rhonda Byrne
What Readers said:
fascinating and life changing
easy to read
Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
Brene Brown
What Readers said:
be all in
well thought out
Productivity
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Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
James Clear
What Readers said:
relatable and straightforward
more background, less repetition
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
Cal Newport
What Readers said:
a productivity manual
very approachable prose
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
David Allen
What Readers said:
simple approach to productivity
very clear and detailed
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
Stephen R. Covey
What Readers said:
sharpen the saw
the eight habit
Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time
Brian Tracy
What Readers said:
principles of time management
dave ramsay's money makeover
Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World
Cal Newport
What Readers said:
social media addiction
they are highly skimmable
Start Finishing: How to Go from Idea to Done
Charlie Gilkey
What Readers said:
putting structure to our dreams without killing them in detail
168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think
Laura Vanderkam
What Readers said:
using your time effectively
helpful
The Productivity Project: Accomplishing More by Managing Your Time, Attention, and Energy
Chris Bailey
What Readers said:
time management and motivation
verging on slang
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
Mark Manson
What Readers said:
provocative and compelling
funny, unique approach