Psychology, which is the study of the human mind and behaviour, is a complex thing and if understood rightly, one can lead a happy and fulfilling life while dealing with difficult times appropriately.
There are many books which will help you better understand psychology. These books depict human emotions and vulnerability while celebrating human resilience and singing the song of hope amid adversities.
So, let’s check out these powerful books that may open your mind to new knowledge and life wisdom.
Man's Search for Meaning: Written by psychologist Viktor Frankl, the book depicts his experience as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps during WWII, depicting some invaluable topics on psychology.
The Diary of a Young Girl: It’s a powerful emotional memoir of Anne Frank, a German-born Jewish girl, describing her 2 years of hiding time with her family during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands.
When Bad Things Happen to Good People: Written by Harold S. Kushner, a conservative Rabbi, the book discusses life’s biggest question ever, ‘why me’. He states that we can bear any suffering and pain if we seek a reason or purpose behind it.
The Alchemist: A wonderful fable of faith, spirituality, listening to the heart, and finding the treasure of life, written by the Brazilian lyricist and novelist Paulo Coelho.
The Gift of Imperfection: Brené Brown wrote this impactful book about embracing vulnerability and imperfections and living wholeheartedly while cultivating compassion, connection, and letting go of the need for perfection.
The Denial of Death: The Pulitzer Prize winner in 1974, this masterpiece is written by Ernest Becker, discussing people’s refusal to accept their mortality. He also emphasises living life more presently.