What books should I read around the age of twenty?
The Kite Runner
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(Khalid Husseini)
As a student studying the Middle East and North Africa, I have a keen interest in books describing these areas, whether they are real or fictional. I first read this book when I was a sophomore, and I liked it very much.
But after rereading and careful analysis in a later class, I realized that I like this book not only because of its precise and concise language, but also because of Housainy's use of symbolism and the theme throughout the book.
I'm not summarizing the story of this book, because I can't do it without knowing the ending of the story, so I decided to leave this problem to the Internet. But if you are a little interested in this book but haven't read it, then I strongly recommend you to read it.
2. Christine Hannah's Firefly Lane?
Fireflies alley
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(Christine Hannah)
Not only do I recommend reading this book when you are in your twenties, it is also my favorite book. Many years ago, I first read Firefly Alley, which left an indelible impression on me. This book deals with friendship, love, loss and philosophy of life.
The story spans 30 years and tells the story of two good friends Tully and Kate from childhood to adulthood. In this book, I learned a lot, about friendship, about life, and how important those choices are to us in order to find our true self in a long time.
When I was growing up, what Tally and Kate learned reminded me of myself. I just entered the ranks of twenty years old. In June this year, Christine Hannah published another novel, Fly Away, as a sequel to Firefly Alley, and I believe the content will be equally wonderful.
So, act now and read firefly alley. In this book, you will laugh, you will suffer, and then you will share it with your best friend.
3. Half the sky: Nicholas Kristof & amp； Turn oppression into opportunities for women around the world. Cheryl Wu Dun
Half the Sky: Turning the oppression of global women into opportunities
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(Nicholas D. Christopher &; Shelley Wootton)
Half the Sky is Nicholas Christopher &; Sherry Wootton, co-authored by husband and wife, is a must-read book for people of any age and gender. The author reveals the struggles faced by women and girls in developing countries through compelling anecdotes, including sex trafficking in Cambodia and poor maternal health care in Ethiopia, and finds one of the most pressing human rights issues of our time:
The general oppression of women and girls. The author puts himself in the reader's shoes and helps us understand social and economic constraints, which often limit their ability to change their lives. However, this book also contains inspiring stories. Women have won the opportunity to continue to find organizations and devote themselves to improving the lives of other women.
The author does not make readers feel helpless on these pressing issues. The author shows how to change the lives of overseas women and girls by supporting these aid groups, so as to obtain more educational opportunities for women and girls, stimulate economic growth and improve the social living conditions of subsequent women and girls.
4. Sylvia Plath's The Bell Jar
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(Sylvia Plath)
This book is an autobiography. "Rinrin" is about a young lady who realizes that even in the face of opportunities in life, if your mind is not there, it will be difficult to keep alive, which will inspire you when you enter your twenties. Esther experienced setbacks in life and extreme depression, but she always struggled for a seemingly established life.
In the book age, women only have the right to continue their education and pursue their careers before marriage. Whether the result leads to family life or not, Esther must fight for her rights, or it will be too late.
I read this book in the first half of my freshman year. It was a crucial node in my life and an important year for everyone. We all want to know, at the end of the freshman year (or I only have one semester left now), whether we should move on or fall into a spiral life, relying on our parents for the rest of our lives and suffering from mental torture.
Especially if you still suffer from depression and anxiety. If you are at a crossroads in your life, then I strongly recommend this book. Esther is a trustworthy person. She was forced to choose between two completely different lives.
5. Anthony Burgess's clockwork orange?
A Clockwork Orange
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(Anthony Burgess)
Because of the theme of the novel, this book may not be the best recommended reading. It makes readers think deeply and decide what it means to have free will. The story revolves around a violent young man, Alex, who was selected to participate in an experiment, "aversion therapy", which made him feel confused and unable to make a decision independently.
Yes, it is difficult for little Alex to connect these with the future, because he is crazy about super violence and will go to jail from time to time, but his transformation is irresistible. Some people think that the language of this book is a bit biased, because it uses slang and is a mixture of Russian, English and other words.
In his twenties, he was faced with many important decisions that had to be made. At least, this book makes people think about what it means to have the opportunity to make a choice. Unlike stanley kubrick's films, the ending of this book is quite inspiring. For me, language also has hypnotic effect. Not every book you read will feature such a charming "madman".
6. Don Miguel Ruiz's Mastering Love?
The control of love
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(Don Miguel Ray)
As soon as I picked up this book, I couldn't put it down. During the break from work, an intern heard me say that I might not be sure if I would still believe in love, so she gave me this book. As soon as I read this book, I felt that it taught me the relationship with others and taught me to love others.
Moreover, it taught me the most important lesson about love, about what love is, how to love others, and the love I once hoped to get from others, actually all came from myself.
I think people in their twenties should read this book. As far as I am concerned, when I was twenty years old, I spent most of my time thinking about what I really looked like as an adult and defining myself by one's standards.
Now in my mid-twenties, this book has made me understand how to love myself, love others and re-examine myself. You can call me a self-help book lover if you like. I can assure you that in this book interspersed with Taldick's traditional stories, you will change your way of doing things, including being kind to yourself and caring for yourself and the people around you.
7. She was destroyed by Wally Lamb?
Girls don't cry
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(Wally Lamb)
This novel warms people's hearts and describes a young woman's struggle with fate all her life, which is unforgettable. While reading, I can't help but imagine that no one can understand what she has experienced. Everything can go wrong, and she did. She really suffered all this.
This book is about dolores Price, who has endured the abuse of all kinds of people all her life. Her father, mother, rapist and finally her husband. In this novel, she has experienced countless hardships that many women may have experienced.
Dolores suffered rejection, contempt and distrust, which pushed her to the edge of extreme pain. When most girls are worried about what clothes to wear to school and which boy to choose for the dance, dolores faces more intractable problems, such as weight, rape, father abuse, wandering mother, sexual confusion, abortion, unsociable and no sense of belonging.
When I first started reading, I knew nothing about the author. I even thought he was a woman. The fact that he is a man surprised me. I don't think anyone can describe the image of a woman with such pure emotion from multiple angles like Mr. Lambert.
Although this book does have many major problems, it is not a depressing story. This book is full of satire and humor, and readers are deeply immersed in dolores's lively, cheerful and energetic image. This charming personality will make you read with rich feelings.
I believe that any girl in her twenties should read this book, because there is no doubt that there will always be one about you in this novel. I experienced some hard life in my early twenties. When I read dolores's story, I think she is a real person, and I can empathize with her. She's not just imaginary.
8. Antoine de Saint-Exupé ry's The Little Prince?
The Little Prince
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(Anthony de Saint-Exupery)
The Little Prince tells the story of a lonely little prince traveling around the universe. He has been to six planets, and only one person lives on each planet. He met a supercilious king, a vain man, an alcoholic who killed time, a mercenary businessman, a well-behaved lamplighter and a pedantic geographer. They were so absorbed in their own affairs that they didn't even spend a moment with him. Later, he came to the earth to seek friendship and adventure.
This children's book looks simple and easy to understand, but the ideas it expresses are beyond the times. It seems strange to recommend this book to people in their twenties, but it is really a good choice. It praises exploration, abandons narrowness, emphasizes the establishment of real connections and seeks unbearable loneliness in life.
The author tells us these truths with concise language and bittersweet brushstrokes. "The Little Prince" left us with endless imagination, and let us constantly pursue what we should do in life.
9. Stephen Chbosky's The Benefits of Being a Wallflower?
Wallflower boy
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(Stephen Cheposky)
The Wallflower Boy does not focus on the life of twenty years old, but it does provide a different perspective, which is difficult for language to do.
Li is a shy and lonely freshman. He is constantly looking for his true self, gradually stepping out of his corner and boldly embracing and accepting his future. While watching a football match, Shirley met two senior friends: the rebellious and charming Sam and her gay brother Patrick.
Under their guidance, Li began to experience different life experiences. Through reading, he takes his favorite teacher as an example; Participate in parties and school dance performances; Try smoking marijuana and hallucinogens; I fell in love with Rocky horror show, and there are other attempts. This book is narrated in a rational tone, and the chapter is a letter "Dear friend …", as if you were a part of his life.
The novel The Wallflower Boy is beautiful in brushwork and worth reading. Whether you are a high school student or a person in your twenties, or you are about to enter middle age, the meaning behind the novel is lovely and the structure of the novel is ingenious, which makes you experience different life from different angles.
Li shared his life experience with us. Every year you grow up, your understanding will deepen. I fell in love with this book when I was in high school, and I couldn't put it down when I was in my twenties.
10. When I talk about Haruki Murakami's Running, I'm talking about
What I really want to say about running is ...
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(Haruki Murakami)
In this short memoir (only 192 pages), Haruki Murakami, a Japanese novelist and runner, describes the moment when he decided to become a writer. By piecing together diary-like records, he described his random decisions and the difficult years that followed.
He recorded his most successful writing and running experiences, and some of the most unfortunate things in his career. Haruki Murakami recorded how runners and writers became the core part of his identity by describing his personal experience. For him, both are indispensable.
When we were in our twenties, we all felt our passion and courage and decided to take measures to pursue it. Reading this autobiography made me understand something. When we are young, when we are full of passion, we often ignore one thing: the journey.
It is difficult to appreciate the beauty of the struggle and victory we are experiencing now. But as Haruki Murakami shows us in his book, it is these moments that shape us.