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15 must read nonfiction books.
Nonfiction books can be incredibly informative, thought-provoking, and inspiring. From memoirs to science books, there is a wealth of knowledge to be gained from reading nonfiction. Here are 15 must-read nonfiction books that will broaden your horizons and challenge your thinking.
1."The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot - This book tells the story of a woman whose cancer cells were taken without her knowledge or consent and have since been used in countless medical research studies.
2."Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari - This book provides a fascinating look at the history of our species, from our earliest days as hunter-gatherers to the present day.
3."The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness" by Michelle Alexander - This book examines the ways in which the criminal justice system perpetuates racial inequality in America.
4."The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We. Do in Life and Business" by Charles Duhigg - This book explores the science of habit formation and how we can use this knowledge to change our behavior.
5."Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman - This book delves into the ways in which our brains process information and make decisions, revealing how our thinking can be both flawed and predictable.
6."Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" by Susan Cain - This book challenges the notion that extroversion is always better and celebrates the strengths of introverted individuals.
7."The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History" by Elizabeth Kolbert - This book explores the ways in which human activity is causing a mass extinction of species on our planet.
8."The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer" by Siddhartha Mukherjee - This book provides a comprehensive history of cancer and the efforts to understand and treat it.
9."The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration" by Isabel Wilkerson - This book tells the stories of African Americans who left the South in search of a better life during the 20th century.
10."The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America" by Erik Larson - This book tells the story of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago and the serial killer who used the fair as a hunting ground.
11."The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat" by Oliver Sacks - This book explores the fascinating world of neurological disorders and the impact they can have on our perceptions of reality.
12."Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup" by John Carreyrou - This book tells the story of the rise and fall of Theranos, a company that promised to revolutionize blood testing but turned out to be built on lies.
13."Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates - This book is a letter to the author's son about what it means to be a Black man in America and the ongoing struggle for racial justice.
14."Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow" by Yuval Noah Harari - This book speculates about what the future may hold for our species, exploring the potential impact of technology and artificial intelligence.
15."The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down" by Anne Fadiman - This book tells the story of a Hmong family and their struggles to navigate the American healthcare system while also honoring their cultural traditions.
These 15 nonfiction books cover a wide range of topics and offer something for everyone. Whether you're interested in science, history.
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