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Favourite non-faith-based Inspirational Books
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The Last LectureThe Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
Buy new: $12.07 / Used from: $13.40
I came by this book purely by chance when I came across a video of his last lecture on the net. I was absolutely inspired by his passion and his outlook in life. Even if you decide not to buy this book, you definitely has to watch "The last Lecture" which can be found at http://www.cmu.edu/randyslecture/. It's also on YouTube, Google Video and probably a few other sites as well.
Tuesdays with MorrieTuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
Buy used from: $5.71
I simply LOVE this book. More to the point, I hope that I would have the luck to be able to meet someone like Morrie in my life. He was a mentor and a good friend and he sounded like someone who wouldn't hesitate to tell you if you're being stubborn. It's basically in the same genre as "The Last Lecture" except this one's older and was written from the student's point of view.
Finding The Open Road: A Guide to Self-Construction Rather Than Mass Production (Roadtrip Nation)Finding The Open Road: A Guide to Self-Construction Rather Than Mass Production (Roadtrip Nation) by Mike Marriner
Buy new: $14.00 / Used from: $0.01
A useful book to have around if you have no direction or you're losing hope. A series of stories by people who achieved their dreams and are simply loving what they're doing.
Chicken Soup for the College Soul: Inspiring and Humorous Stories About CollegeChicken Soup for the College Soul: Inspiring and Humorous Stories About College by Jack Canfield
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $0.01
I always liked the chicken soup series. They just have such nice stories that gives you that warm and fuzzy feeling after you finish reading them. Find one in the series that's relevant to you. They have loads of them.