Intro
As we all know that college students also need to read books. Books are the ladder of human progress. We need books to consolidate the knowledge we have learned and to learn more new knowledge. We understand the world from general knowledge books, we understand ourselves and others and the relationship between people from psychology books, and we understand the complexity and value of human nature from world famous novels.
We need books, and I’m sure that books can be wonderful Christmas gifts for college guys.
“Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind”
by Yuval Noah Harari
In today’s era of rapid technological changes, it seems that no human being can match them in terms of intelligence, such as god-like AI and gods created using excellent genes.
This also warns us humans that it is time for Homo sapiens to vigorously carry out in-depth anatomy of themselves. No matter whether Homo sapiens successfully analyzes himself or not, AI and Homo sapiens will be able to complete this task in a short time.
At that time, the intersubjective humanism of Homo sapiens may (I repeat, it is possible) be broken by science, and an “order” that is 100% consistent with science in history will be established. When social changes are carried out, what will happen is beyond the imagination of today’s homo sapiens.
If you have read “Brave New World” written by Huxley, you will know that the society in “Brave New World” where everyone is happy and everyone is happy, today is a big violation of the spirit of humanism. Yes, they will definitely be drowned in saliva. However, in this society where everyone is truly happy, can there be any problems with it? This may be the problem Homo sapiens faces.
Open this book “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind” to find out.
“Educated”
by Tara Westover
Educated is a thought-provoking memoir in which Tara Westover bravely shares her journey of growing up in a harsh environment. The book describes her experience of successfully entering Harvard University through self-study and perseverance, despite never receiving formal education.
This book made me deeply aware of the power of education and the importance of self-struggle. Westover’s tenacity and courage inspired me and made me realize that no matter how difficult it is, as long as you have determination, you can overcome everything. This is a touching work that not only makes people think about the meaning of education, but also makes people think deeply about their own growth path.
“The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck”
by Mark Manson
Well, bad values are taking away your life. This chapter deeply touched me personally.
- Blindly pursuing superficial pleasures of the senses
- Overemphasis on material success
- Thinking you are “always right.”
- Blindly positive
These points sum up very well.
This book can relieve or even almost eliminate your urban anxiety. The author tells us: the “toxic” values over-promoted by the media are the culprits that bring us anxiety!
If you feel that you have accomplished nothing, if you care too much about your “friend circle” and live in the eyes of others, if you fall into a relationship that will only bring you pain, if you feel lonely and in the city If you can’t find a foothold, then you may already be facing the anxiety crisis that has plagued countless urbanites. The more you have, the less happy you feel, the more confused your life is, and the farther away happiness is.
Mark Manson, in this book, discusses the true meaning of life, how to face setbacks, and the secrets of making love, friendship, and family last forever, telling us what is truly important and worth caring about in our lives, And what are boring trivial matters that only bother us. He taught us how to say no to pressure, worries and worldly perspectives, and bravely rebuild our own happiness.
“Becoming”
by Michelle Obama
“Becoming” tells the story of a woman who constantly transcends herself and has a profound examination of herself, full of warmth, wisdom and inspiration.
The first time I heard about Michelle Obama, the former first lady of the United States, was when I saw the media reported her famous saying: There is no boy cute enough or interesting enough to stop you from getting your education.
She was not just talking about the simple literal meaning of “books”, but the broader issue of “getting an education”, which was also closely related to her later commitment to promoting women’s right to education.
“Becoming This Me” is the second autobiographical book voted by readers on the GOODREADS book review website in 2018. The first place is “The Self-taught Life of Growing Up in a Junkyard” with a theme around education. Both are excellent books, and they also have different perspectives on “receiving education”.
The book is divided into three chapters: “Becoming Yourself”, “Becoming Us”, and “Becoming Yourself with Infinite Possibilities”. Michelle explores her life experiences about race, marriage and politics in the process of “becoming herself”. . In his wonderful life, he went from being born in a poor black community to studying at Princeton and Harvard, joining the ranks of elite lawyers, marrying former US President Barack Obama, and finally becoming the first family in the White House. story.
The characteristic of this memoir is that Michelle uses the most simple and sincere tone to treat readers as her closest friends, sharing her life and dreams. It gives us a glimpse behind the usually glamorous First Lady, who has experienced identity conflicts, worries about childbirth and marriage, and the pull of family life and political participation.
What impressed me even more was that even though her life was full of conflicts of values and difficult choices, she still maintained a strong mind to overcome and ponder various issues in life.
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