Claude M Bristol’s book was first published in 1948, but it remains a gem to this day in helping people feel positive and hopeful during low times.
By Reya Mehrotra
Books have the power to cheer us up even when things are bleak. Here, we bring you some feel-good books that you can read if you’re feeling stressed, stuck, or just plain bored sitting at home due to shutdown.
The magic of believing
Claude M. Bristol’s book was first published in 1948, but it remains a gem to this day in helping people feel positive and hopeful during low times. Share how one can overcome sadness in their lives or any other adversity by hoping for the best and envisioning their goals. It tells of how Bristol applied the magic of believing in his own life during World War I to survive the period.
Happiness becomes you
Actress Tina Turner’s 2020 memoir Happiness Becomes You chronicles how she overcame obstacles to success and happiness. She advises readers on how to achieve their own dreams through her experience as she worked her way up the ladder of success. She provides spiritual tools for readers to empower themselves by sharing how Buddhist principles saved her during difficult times.
The happiest man on earth
In these memoirs published by HarperCollins, Eddie Jaku recounts how his life changed as a Jewish teenager at the time of the Holocaust. He recalls his experience of surviving the horrors of the concentration camps in which he lived for seven years, but his will to survive did not die. In gratitude for the life he had been given and for having survived, he promised to smile every day.
Ikigai: the Japanese secret to a long and happy life
The latest book of happiness is undoubtedly the 2016 book Ikigai, which talks about the purpose of life that helps one find a sense of fulfillment. It reveals how Japanese traditions promote a full and happy life, finding passions that motivate us to wake up every morning. It is the art of doing something with full concentration and joy. The authors of the book interviewed Japanese elderly people, who have lived long and healthy lives, and revealed their secrets and shared their diets, lifestyle, and the goal of finding one’s own ikigai (purpose) in life.
Think like a monk: train your mind for peace and purpose every day
This 2020 book by Jay Shetty talks about mind training. A former monk, the author has written about how to apply a monk’s mind to everyday life: overcome obstacles, realize purpose, and clear negative thoughts. He also advises exercises to reduce stress and increase concentration. It talks about various other topics such as distinguishing between detachment and attachment, pursuing higher values such as compassion, service, and gratitude, among other things, while avoiding lower values such as greed, lust, and the envy or anger that they can carry. to suffering.
The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse
Ever since British artist Charlie Mackesy wrote the book, his quotes can be found everywhere, perhaps because they speak of hope and friendship. The 2019 Picture Book is a simple but heartwarming story of four friends – the boy, the mole, the fox and the horse, who lean on each other and walk together through difficult times. Quotes have also been hung on the walls of hospitals, in restaurants and widely used to encourage people. “When you feel out of reach, breathe and keep moving,” said the horse. Every phrase in the book is worth quoting. The book has already sold over 1.4 million copies and is a good light read for those anxious or stressed during these times. Due to its simplicity, everyone can read it regardless of age.
Deep Kindness: A Revolutionary Guide to How We Think, Speak, and Act Kindly
Houston Kraft’s 2020 book, Deep Kindness: A Revolutionary Guide for the Way We Think, Talk and Act in Kindness, talks about how to spread kindness and compassion through everything we do. It simplifies the need to be nice because the world needs it today. It also looks at our belief in goodness and how we practice it. It shows how the world has become lonely and divided and says that we must close the gap using empathy.
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