Books can change the way we see ourselves, other people and the world around us. A good personal development book can introduce a new idea, challenge an old belief, offer a practical tool or simply give us a different way of looking at something we have been struggling with.
“Sometimes, you read a book and it fills you with this weird evangelical zeal and you become convinced that the shattered world will never be put back together, unless and until all living humans read the book.”
— John Green
Over the years I have collected many books that I believe are worth exploring if you are interested in personal growth, positive thinking, self improvement and creating a better life.
Rather than leaving those recommendations scattered around the blog, I have brought them together here in one growing collection.
65 Books and Growing
There are currently 65 books in the collection and I expect that number to keep growing.
The books are not arranged in any particular order of importance or quality. I have simply placed my own book at the beginning, with additional recommendations added as I discover books that I believe are worthy of your time.
As I continue exploring personal development books, I may replace individual recommendations when I find a better or more useful version. I may also reorganise the collection in the future into groups such as my favourites, the most practical books and the books that have had the greatest impact on me.
If a person does not read, then they have no advantage over the person who can't read. - Mark Twain Share on XFor now, I hope you enjoy making your own way through the collection. You don’t need to read every book. Perhaps one title will catch your attention at exactly the right time.
More Reading and Resources
You might also enjoy my post 5 Personal Development Books To Read, where I take a closer look at five books that are particularly worth considering.
Another interesting option for discovering the key ideas from popular nonfiction books is (ad) Blinkist.
One of the Blinkist community’s most loved titles in 2021 was (ad) Atomic Habits by James Clear.
Explore the Books
Simply click on any book title below to visit its Amazon listing. There you can read more about the book, check the available editions and explore reviews from other readers before deciding whether it belongs on your reading list.
Some books may speak to you immediately. Others may be books you return to later when the time is right. I hope this collection helps you find ideas that are useful, thought provoking and encouraging.
Happy reading! I hope you discover at least one book here that gives you a useful idea, a fresh perspective or a positive next step.
Keep Taking Your Forward Steps
This collection will continue to grow as I discover books that I believe are worth sharing. So if you return here from time to time, you may find some new titles waiting for you.
Reading can give us new ideas and perspectives. Yet the real value often comes from what we do with what we discover.
If you’d like some practical resources to help turn ideas into action, take a look at my Forward Steps self improvement products. You’ll find ebooks, questions, daily stepping stones, positive quotes, audio resources and other tools for personal growth.
I hope you find at least one book here that gives you a useful idea, a fresh perspective or a positive next step.
PLUS check out these free gifts from friends… CHECK out the following great resources as well…Forward Steps Personal Development »
Hi, I'm Thea Westra at Forward Steps (forwardstepsblog.com)
CLICK HERE To Trigger More Of Those Forward Steps 'Aha' Light Bulb Moments!