6 Self-Improvement Books for College Students
Raise your hands if you are a person who takes out a novel to read but falls asleep after a minute of reading the book.
But here we have 6 books for beginners that keep you wide awake with their interesting storylines on every page and induce you to walk in the shoes of the character you read. These novels are sure to increase your love for reading. So come, let us take a look at them one by one.
1. Wings of fire - Abdul Kalam - 180 Pages
There can be no person in this country who doesn't look up to the Missile Man of India. The "Wings of fire" is the Auto-biography book of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, written by the man himself, accompanied by the author Arun Tiwari. The book has a lot for the students and keeps them occupied throughout the end of the book. The book treats the readers with the detailings of the early life of Dr. Kalam. And how his efforts, hardship, grit, fortune, and opportunities led him to lead Indian Space Research and nuclear and missile programs.
2. The alchemist - Paulo Coelho - 178 pages
The book is for you all to every human out there striving to become a better version of themselves. Reading "The Alchemist" book induces a quest in any reader's heart. The novel clearly explains how every individual should live to follow their dreams, which emerges as the main storyline of The Alchemist. The students reading this will teleport to a new world and instigate the urge to pursue their desires.
3. The last lecture - Jeffrey Zaslow and Randy Pausch- 224 Pages
The book is a must-have on your reading list. This is an eye-opening novel by Randy Pausch in his final phase of life after being diagnosed with cancer. The story is about how the commoner, a father of 3 kids, lived his life to the fullest after knowing he was numbering his days and the things he did to leave behind a legacy to his children. This novel is a definite treat for the readers, making them question themselves.
4. Ikigai- Francesc Miralles and Hector Garcia- 220
The book Ikigai, Japanese secrets to living a long and happy life. One of the books to be archived that makes you feel good to read during any stage of life, but reading the book Ikigai during college helps you to become a better version of yourself. It explains how you can live a longer and happier life by having a purpose, eating mindful, and adopting a healthy lifestyle.
5.The hero with a thousand faces - Joseph Campbell- 418 Pages
Have you watched the Tamil movie Lingaa starring Super Star Rajinikanth? Have you noticed the book titled "The hero with a thousand faces," which Mr. Rajinikanth reads in his Intro scene? The novel has gained lots of attention since then. The book summarizes the life journey of human who goes through different challenges and mystic circumstances to meet their destiny. Issues like dreams, the creation or the destruction, and the many challenges life throws us & the spiritual journey are clearly described.
6. The 5 am Club - Robin Sharma- 336 pages
On reading the book's title, you might feel the book will contain rules or tactics that teach you to practice waking up at 5 am. But it is not so. Instead, the novel, written by the renowned author Robin Sharma, narrates waking up an hour before your family and using that distraction-free time to invest in yourself with activities like exercise, meditation, and reading to fuel your mind, body, and soul. As a result, the book will be very useful for college students in every way.
The beauty of reading lies in how an author describes the event with mesmerizing words that hypnotize the reader and teleport them to the place of the event. The power of the words will be realized only when the reader imagines themselves as the character as they read it.
If you are looking for a suspense thriller, you should read Linga Vettai, a pocket novel by Adithya.A from the Department of Aeronautical Engineering, Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College. The audio novel is the fusion of the Tamil palm scripts of sages that lead to a spiritual objective. For more, watch the video https://youtu.be/5sXnJiqL-ds
The colleges should encourage the students to read the book of their choice and can conduct review sessions that motivate the students to read more. Recently, the Department of English at Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College initiated a revolutionary "Reading Movement," in which several students participated.
Check out Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College https://www.srec.ac.in/ for more.